By A. C. McLEAN, A.M., Principal of Luckey School, Pittsburg; THOMAS C. BLAISDELL, A.M., Professor of English, Fifth Avenue Normal High School, Pittsburg; and JOHN MORROW, Superintendent of Schools, Allegheny, Pa.
| Book One. | For third, fourth, and fifth years | $0.40 |
| Book Two. | For sixth, seventh, and eighth years | .60 |
THIS series presents a new method of teaching language which is in marked contrast with the antiquated systems in vogue a generation ago. The books meet modern conditions in every respect, and teach the child how to express his thoughts in language rather than furnish an undue amount of grammar and rules.
¶ From the start the attempt has been made to base the work on subjects in which the child is genuinely interested. Lessons in writing language are employed simultaneously with those in conversation, while picture-study, the study of literary selections, and letter-writing are presented at frequent intervals. The lessons are of a proper length, well arranged, and well graded. The books mark out the daily work for the teacher in a clearly defined manner by telling him what to do, and when to do it. Many unique mechanical devices, e. g., a labor-saving method of correcting papers, a graphic system of diagramming, etc., form a valuable feature of the work.
¶ These books are unlike any other series now on the market. They do not shoot over the heads of the pupils, nor do they show a marked effort in writing down to the supposed level of young minds. They do not contain too much technical grammar, nor are they filled with what is sentimental and meaningless. No exaggerated attention is given to analyzing by diagramming, and to exceptions to ordinary rules, which have proved so unsatisfactory.
AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY
NEW SERIES OF THE NATURAL GEOGRAPHIES
REDWAY AND HINMAN
| TWO BOOK OR FOUR BOOK EDITION | |
| Introductory Geography | $0.60 |
| In two parts, each | .40 |
| School Geography | 1.25 |
| In two parts, each | .75 |
IN the new series of these sterling geographies emphasis is laid on industrial, commercial, and political geography, with just enough physiography to bring out the causal relations.