The Story Book of Science  by Jean Henri Fabre - $32.95

In this older book, first published in 1917, and now reprinted, Fabre tells of the wonders of plant and animal life through conversations with three children.  53 chapters of different topics include lots of nature (plants and animals), thunder, metals, flax and hemp, locomotives, electricity, volcanoes and the subterranean furnace.   Suited for ages 5 - 11 yrs.  438 pp.