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Morley, Margaret Warner
1858
1923
Morley, Margaret W.
The Insect Folk
Illustrated by the author.
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"The Insect Folk" by Margaret Warner Morley is a children's nature book written in the early 20th century. The work serves as an engaging introduction to various insects, blending scientific information with a narrative style meant to captivate young readers. The book likely features anthropomorphized insects and emphasizes observation in nature, encouraging readers to learn about their insect neighbors through both reading and personal exploration. The opening of the book begins with a warm letter addressed to children, urging them to observe insects in their natural habitats actively. Morley sets a friendly tone by inviting children to watch dragonflies at a pond, describing their beauty and unique features, such as their compound eyes and agile flight. Through playful dialogue among children and detailed descriptions, the text highlights the importance of these insects, their habits, and their roles in the ecosystem, reinforcing an appreciation for the natural world while fostering curiosity among young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 91.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Insects -- Juvenile literature
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Animals-Wild-Insects
Children's Instructional Books
Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading
Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals
Browsing: Science - General
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals
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