This book, written in the mid 19th century and illustrated by Charles H. Bennett, provides an entertaining introduction to topics in science for children. In each chapter, the author uses a popular myth or fairy tale to lay the groundwork for an equally fascinating "fairy tale of science" full of interesting facts and real life examples. (Summary by J. M. Smallheer)
Chapters
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01 - The Age of Monsters Read by J. M. Smallheer 20:36
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02 - The Amber Spirit Read by J. M. Smallheer 19:07
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03 - The Four Elements Read by J. M. Smallheer 33:09
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04 - The Life of an Atom Read by J. M. Smallheer 18:01
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05 - A Little Bit Read by J. M. Smallheer 13:59
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06 - Modern Alchemy Read by J. M. Smallheer 18:08
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07 - The Magic of the Sunbeam Read by J. M. Smallheer 19:42
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08 - Two Eyes are Better than One Read by J. M. Smallheer 13:26
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09 - The Mermaid's Home Read by J. M. Smallheer 20:38
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10 - Animated Flowers Read by J. M. Smallheer 14:37
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11 - Metamorphoses Read by J. M. Smallheer 17:40
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12 - Water Bewitched Read by J. M. Smallheer 28:38
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13 - A Flight through Space Read by J. M. Smallheer 34:54
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14 - A Tale of a Comet Read by J. M. Smallheer 26:21
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15 - The Invisible World Read by J. M. Smallheer 21:58
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16 - Wonderful Plants Read by J. M. Smallheer 17:39
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17 - Moving Lands Read by J. M. Smallheer 15:39
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18 - The Gnomes Read by J. M. Smallheer 33:08
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19 - Pluto's Kingdom, Part 1 Read by J. M. Smallheer 24:25
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20 - Pluto's Kingdom, Part 2 Read by J. M. Smallheer 23:28
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21 - The Wonderful Lamp, Part 1 Read by J. M. Smallheer 27:00
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22 - The Wonderful Lamp, Part 2 Read by J. M. Smallheer 17:49
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