A Field and Laboratory Guide in Physical Nature-study

Abstract

AT first sight it is difficult to decide whether the book was written for children or for adults—in its assumption of previous knowledge it is hopelessly above the one; in its treatment it is far beneath the other. The preface explains that it is meant for pupil teachers. Directions are given for the making of model aeroplanes, the spinning of tops, etc. But if a youth has missed these delights in his childhood, it is of little use for him to try to find them later on. In training a student to teach children there is no need to treat him as a child himself. Nevertheless, the book is full of good ideas, and many who would find it almost intolerable to use as a laboratory manual would be well repaid for time spent in reading it through.

A Field and Laboratory Guide in Physical Nature-study.

Prof.

Elliot R.

Downing

By.(The University of Chicago Nature-study Series.) Pp. 109. (Chicago, Illinois: The University of Chicago Press; London: The Cambridge University Press, 1920.) Price 1 dollar net.