"A Guide for the Study of Animals" by Whitney, Lucas, Shinn, and Smallwood is a classic zoology guide aimed at secondary school students. Here's a summary of the book's key points:
- Target Audience: Designed for high school biology students.
- Content: Focuses on the fundamentals of animal biology.
- Approach: Emphasizes a hands-on learning experience through practical activities.
- Style: Straightforward explanations with study questions to reinforce understanding.
- Illustrations: Likely lacks illustrations, being a classic text.
Additional Points:
- Authored by a team: Worrallo Whitney, Frederic Lucas, Harold Shinn, and Mabel Smallwood.
- Created at the request of the Biology Round Table, a group of Chicago high school biology teachers.
- Public Domain: Likely freely available online through Project Gutenberg or similar platforms.
While valuable for its historical perspective, it might lack the depth and comprehensiveness of modern zoology textbooks.
