The Queen Bee, and Other Nature Stories by Carl Ewald

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Author Ewald, Carl, 1856-1908
Translator Smith, G. C. Moore (George Charles Moore), 1858-1940
LoC No. 09011051
Title The Queen Bee, and Other Nature Stories
Note Reading ease score: 91.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Contents The queen bee -- The anemones -- The mist -- The beech and the oak -- The dragon-fly and the water-lily -- The weeds -- The sparrow.
Credits E-text prepared by D Alexander, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
Summary "The Queen Bee, and Other Nature Stories" by Carl Ewald is a collection of enchanting nature tales written in the late 19th century. This book presents various stories that revolve around the world of insects and plants, focusing on themes of nature and life cycles. Ewald's tales are designed to engage young readers while introducing them to the wonders of the natural world. In this collection, each story captures the essence of nature through anthropomorphized characters, such as bees, flowers, and other creatures. For instance, in "The Queen Bee," the narrative follows the trials of a queen bee overseeing her hive, touching on themes of duty, ambition, and the struggle for survival. Other stories, like "The Anemones" and "The Dragon-Fly and the Water-Lily," explore the relationships between flowers and their surroundings, highlighting the interconnectedness of life. Through poetic language and imaginative storytelling, Ewald invites readers into a vibrant world where nature's beauty and complexities are revealed, offering lessons on life, growth, and the cycles that govern the environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Natural history -- Juvenile literature
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EBook-No. 40553
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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