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Author Marks, Jeannette Augustus, 1875-1964
Author Moody, Julia, 1869-
LoC No. 09010975
Title Little Busybodies: The Life of Crickets, Ants, Bees, Beetles, and Other Busybodies
Credits E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
Summary "Little Busybodies: The Life of Crickets, Ants, Bees, Beetles, and Other Busybodies" by Jeannette Marks and Julia Moody is a children's educational publication written in the early 20th century. This book is intended for young readers aged eight to fourteen and introduces them to the fascinating lives of various insects through engaging stories and illustrations. The aim is not only to educate about the natural world but to inspire curiosity and a sense of wonder regarding the little creatures that inhabit it. The beginning of the book sets the stage for summer adventures through the eyes of children, particularly focusing on characters Betty and Jimmie. They embark on a journey that is filled with the promise of exploration in the great outdoors. Their mother prepares them for the exciting stories they will hear from a guide named Ben Gile, who will teach them about the numerous insects they will encounter. As the children enthusiastically discuss their upcoming adventures, the narrative gradually introduces various insect types, hinting at the biographical and scientific stories that will unfold about crickets, grasshoppers, and bees in the chapters to come. The vibrant interactions and playful dialogue among the characters create an engaging atmosphere, inviting the reader into a world where learning is a lively pursuit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Insects -- Juvenile literature
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EBook-No. 21948
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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