Dive into the transformative world of Handbook of Nature-Study, authored by Anna Botsford Comstock during a pivotal time when society began to recognize the importance of our relationship with nature. This book champions the nature study movement, encouraging educators to teach science through firsthand observation rather than merely relying on textbooks. Packed with insightful information about plants, animals, the earth, and the sky, it serves as an invaluable resource for teachers guiding their students’ explorations. Both educators and learners alike will find the clear, engaging descriptions of the natural world not only fascinating but also inspiring for their own discoveries. This recording features Part I, The Teaching of Nature-Study, and Part II, Animal Life, Chapter I, Bird Study. (Summary by Jill Engle)