Introduce children to the wonder and beauty of the natural world with this charming guide to nature study by Edith M. Patch. Designed to be used by teachers and parents alike, this book provides a wealth of activities, lessons, and projects for exploring the outdoors and learning about plants, animals, and the environment. With its engaging writing and carefully crafted exercises, First Lessons in Nature Study is the perfect resource for instilling a love of nature in the young minds of tomorrow. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.