Plants and Animals

Originally published in 1937, this book contains the biology sections from the earlier publication Elementary Science.

M. A. Grigg (Author), H. Munro Fox (Edited by)

9781107642799, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 December 2014

218 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2 cm, 0.22 kg

Originally published in 1937, this book contains the biology sections from the earlier publication Elementary Science. The topics covered include plant reproduction, insects and vertebrate animals, as well as the theory of evolution and the importance of hygiene. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of education and the teaching of science.

Preface
1. Plants and animals
2. Flowering plants
3. Flowering plants (cont.)
4. Flowering plants (cont.)
5. Flowerless plants
6. The soil
7. Some simple animals
8. Insects
9. Animals with backbones
10. Human physiology
11. Hygiene
12. Young animals
13. Evolution
Practical work
Questions
Appendix A. Questions requiring short answers. Suitable for quick periodic tests
Appendix B. Apparatus and materials necessary
Appendix C. Some useful reference books
Appendix D. How to find and keep animals
Index.

Subject Areas: Zoology & animal sciences [PSV]