In reading this story point out the very narrow margin of life among the wild animals; that is to say, show how little a thing it often is that turns the scales, that makes for life or death. We need all our powers, and all of them developed to their very highest degree of efficiency for the race of life. Only the fittest survive, and for these the race is often under too great handicaps.
FOR THE PUPIL
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plumers: those who used to kill birds for their beautiful plumage.
Klamath Lake Reservation: is partly in California. It was set aside by President Roosevelt.
the coyote: is the prairie or desert wolf. He is larger than the red fox, but smaller than the gray, or timber, wolf.
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homesteader: one who settles upon land under the Federal home-steading laws.
CHAPTER V
TO THE TEACHER
With a map of Boston follow the course of this title—from the crowded wharf and water-front to the wide, country-like fields of Franklin Park. It is a five-cent car-ride, a good half-day’s walk if you watch the wild life on the way. Map out such a course in your own city and take your pupils over it on a tramp, watching for glimpses of animal and bird life and for the sight of Nature’s face—the sky, the wind, the sunshine, trees, grass, flowers, etc. Make the most of your city chance for nature-study. It is an important matter.
FOR THE PUPIL