The Children's Picture Book Of Useful Knowledge (1862)

By Meredith Jones

Book Overview

The Children's Picture Book of Useful Knowledge, written by Meredith Jones and originally published in 1862, is a charming and informative book aimed at young readers. The book is filled with illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations of a wide range of topics, from basic science concepts to history, geography, and social studies.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different subject. The first chapter is devoted to the natural world, and includes information on animals, plants, and insects. The second chapter focuses on science, explaining basic concepts such as gravity, electricity, and magnetism. The third chapter covers history, with sections on ancient Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, and the American Revolution. The fourth chapter is about geography, with maps and descriptions of different countries and regions around the world. The fifth and final chapter is devoted to social studies, with information on government, economics, and society.Throughout the book, the illustrations are colorful and engaging, helping to bring the topics to life for young readers. The text is also written in a simple, easy-to-understand style, making it accessible even for children who are just learning to read.Overall, The Children's Picture Book of Useful Knowledge is a delightful and informative book that is sure to captivate young readers and inspire a love of learning.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437303331
• ISBN13: 9781437303339
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"