The following extracts from recent letters will give some idea of the enthusiasm with which "Bible Nature Series Number One" has been received by teachers all over the country. It would seem almost impossible to formulate stronger expressions of commendation than are contained in these letters.
From a photograph of the finished book.
From the East comes this straightforward testimony:
"It becomes a pleasure to me to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of 'Bible Nature Series Number One' and also the 'Note Book.' I am very much pleased with these, and as fast as we can, expect to use them in our school."—B. F. Machlan, Principal South Lancaster Academy, South Lancaster, Mass.
From the West comes a still stronger word of approval:
"The book that I have been looking for, 'Bible Nature Series Number One,' is here. And as I turned from page to page and saw the wealth of illustrations and the lessons so nicely graded and beautifully worded, I said to myself, 'This is no disappointment.'
"The book as a whole in the matter of printing, binding, drawings, subject-matter, and general arrangement, is most excellent; and in particular fills a long-felt need. The world needs this series that it may learn true science-teaching."—I. C. Colcord, Ed. Supt. California Conference, Healdsburg, Cal.
From the British Dominion in the far North we have the following:
"I am more than pleased with 'Bible Nature Series Number One.' It seems to me that with such school books we have reason to believe that our educational system is destined to become very successful."—A. C. Anderson, Ed. Sec. Alberta Conference, Harmattan, Alberta, Can.
Now from the South we hear the following:
"I like it very much, and certainly think it will fill a long-felt need in our schools. It is just the book I have long been wanting."—Kate C. Bickham, Ed. Sec. Louisiana Conference, Shreveport, La.
Then from college presidents, principals of schools, educational secretaries, and leading educators all over the country come similar expressions of approval.
O. J. Graf, President Emanuel Missionary College, says:
"The copy of 'Bible Nature Series Number One,' and also the 'Note Book' have reached me. I believe they will be a great help to our teachers in the lower grades."
Next, from E. D. Sharpe, President of the Western Normal Institute, we have the following:
"I consider the book a little jewel, the best ever sent out by educational departments. I shall be glad to use it in our school."
C. Sorenson, Principal Keene Industrial Academy, has the following to say:
"The copy of the 'Bible Nature Series Number One' came to hand recently. I am much pleased with the general appearance and scope of the same. I think this is exactly what we have needed in our work."
M. B. Van Kirk, Principal Southern Training School, adds his tribute:
"The sample copy of 'Bible Nature Series Number One' has been received. I have given it quite a thorough examination. I want to assure you that I like it very much. I believe it will be a great help to the nature studies in our graded schools."
Prof. George McCready Price, Secretary Loma Linda College of Evangelists, has this to say:
"If the man who makes two blades of grass grow where only one grew before is a benefactor of the race, surely the one who multiplies a thousandfold the bright and happy thoughts of teachers and children alike is much more deserving of our gratitude and esteem. Professor Cady has done an excellent piece of work in getting up this revised edition, and the publishers have done their part well in getting it ready for the reader. The arrangement of subjects can now be said to be in accord with psychological principles, and the maps and glimpses of physical geography are a very valuable addition. I hope the series will be continued."
E. L. Neff, Ed. Sec. Oklahoma Conference, says:
"I am sure the book will meet with a hearty welcome from teachers, pupils, and parents. It will fill a long-felt need among us. I like the plan of the book, and am glad we have a work that teaches the great truths of science in harmony with God's word and one that is free from the errors so common in books treating on these subjects."
Nellie D. Plugh, Ed. Sec. Northern Illinois Conference, adds her word of commendation, as follows:
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"I am well pleased with 'Bible Nature Series Number One' and feel free to recommend it to my teachers. For work in the fourth grade I know of nothing that will equal it. I have thought it might be a good substitute for a reader in that grade. The entire book is very suggestive to the wide-awake teacher and will prove a blessing in our schools, I am sure."
Ethel M. Harris, Ed. Sec. New York Conference, adds her testimony as follows:
"I want to write and let you know how much I appreciate the 'Nature Series Note Book Number One.' There is nothing I have found so helpful in years and which the little ones seem to enjoy so well."
Prof. E. S. Ballenger, Ed. Sec. Southern California Conference, says:
"I am very much pleased with the 'Nature Study Book,' and find that our teachers are highly gratified with the success they are meeting with in teaching it. I wish to compliment you also on the very attractive cover that you have put on this book. To my mind it is the most attractive of the school books thus far published."
Mrs. Alma McKibbin, author of "Bible Lessons," expresses her satisfaction with the new book as follows:
"I can not refrain from writing to tell you how delighted I am with the new 'Bible Nature Series No. 1.'"
"When my copy came I was busy at work in the kitchen, but the dishes waited to be washed, and my bread ran over, while I went through the book from cover to cover. Each page was a delight, each lesson a pleasure as I remembered how I used to struggle over those subjects trying to simplify them, and here they are all ready for my use. I felt as if I must show them to some one at once."
This new series of text-books has received such unqualified indorsement that we urge every teacher not using the book in their fourth grade work to procure a sample copy at once and see what a great help "Bible Nature Series Number One" will be. It is not only a complete text-book for the study of Bible and Nature in the fourth grade, but it combines with this in the most natural manner the study of geography, physiology, botany, and natural science. This arrangement greatly simplifies the work of the teacher, and also relieves the parent of the heavy burden in the purchasing of text-books.
Price, $1.20 postpaid.
A beautiful 16-page booklet has been prepared, containing sample pages of "Bible Nature Series," one being a map in colors. This booklet will be sent free on request sent to the publishers.
