. Four feet, two feet, and no feet; or, Furry and feathery pets, and how they live. Animal behavior. TO THE CHILD READEE. Curious beasts, with paws and claws, Curious birds, with phime and feather, Strangest freaks of Nature's laws. Here for you are brought together. Owls and monkeys, pigs and bears ; Humming-birds and toads and rabbits; Hunt them to their nests and lairs ; Study all their ways and habits. Learn how the mosquitoes talk; Why the wasp and hornet sting you; Learn the meaning of the songs Linnet and canary sing you; How the beaver builds his dam ; How the penguin feeds her baby; O
. Four feet, two feet, and no feet; or, Furry and feathery pets, and how they live. Animal behavior. TO THE CHILD READEE. Curious beasts, with paws and claws, Curious birds, with phime and feather, Strangest freaks of Nature's laws. Here for you are brought together. Owls and monkeys, pigs and bears ; Humming-birds and toads and rabbits; Hunt them to their nests and lairs ; Study all their ways and habits. Learn how the mosquitoes talk; Why the wasp and hornet sting you; Learn the meaning of the songs Linnet and canary sing you; How the beaver builds his dam ; How the penguin feeds her baby; Of the lobster and the clam ; What their moods and manners may be. All these things, when 30U shall know, Write a book yourself, m}- dearie ! For, so learned you will grow, All the world will flock to hear Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe, 1850-1943. Boston, Estes and Lauriat
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