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Home Geography for Primary Grades
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- Gutenberg ID
- 12228
- Title
- Home Geography for Primary Grades
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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Home Geography for Primary Grades by C.C. Long is a textbook that teaches children about geography through hands-on activities and observations of their surroundings. The book covers various topics such as position, direction, maps, rivers, lakes, and the water cycle.
- Summary up to 500 words
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Home Geography for Primary Grades by C. C. Long is a book that focuses on teaching children about geography through direct observation and exploration of their surroundings. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding one's home environment before learning about the world at large. The book begins with an introduction to geography, explaining how it can be divided into home geography and world geography. It encourages children to explore their environment, observe natural features such as hills, valleys, and rivers, and learn about the water cycle. The text covers topics such as maps, directions, and the use of compasses, using engaging language and illustrations to help children understand complex concepts. Throughout the book, the author stresses the importance of direct observation and encourages children to develop clear mental pictures of their surroundings. The book also explores various forms of land and water, including lakes, rivers, bays, peninsulas, and straits. It explains how these features are formed and how they can be identified on maps. In addition to geography, the book touches on other topics such as mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. It highlights the importance of different occupations and industries in providing for people's needs. The author also emphasizes the significance of trade and commerce in connecting people and communities. Overall, Home Geography for Primary Grades aims to provide children with a comprehensive understanding of their surroundings and the world around them.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
- Download URL
- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12228.epub.noimages
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Authors
- C. C. Long
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Categories
- Geography