BY THE AUTHOR OF "INQUIRE WITHIN," "THE BIBLICAL REASON WHY," "REASON WHY OF GENERAL SCIENCE," "THAT'S IT, OR, PLAIN TEACHINGS," &c., &c.
Profusely Illustrated. 12mo, Cloth, Gilt Side and Back. Price $1.
Giving reasons for hundreds of interesting facts in connection with Zoology, and throwing a light upon the peculiar habits and instincts of the various Orders of the Animal Kingdom.
EXAMPLE.
Why has the lion such a large mane?
Why does the otter, when hunting for fish, swim against the stream?
Why do dogs turn around two or three times before they lie down?
Why have flat fishes their upper sides dark, and their under sides white?
Why do sporting dogs make what is termed "a point?"
Why do birds often roost upon, one leg?
Why do frogs keep their mouths closed while breathing?
Why do cats, when being played with, lie on their backs, seize the hand of the person playing with them with their forepaws, and strike with their hind feet?
Why does the wren build several nests, but occupies only one?
This volume answers about 1500 similar questions.
The Corner Cupboard; or, Facts for Everybody.
By the Author of "Inquire Within," "The Reason Why," &c.
Large 12mo, 400 pages. Cloth, Gilt Side and Back. Illustrated with over One Thousand Engravings.