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Half Hours with the Lower Animals

by Charles Frederick Holder

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Charles Frederick Holder introduces the invertebrates, beginning with the inhabitants of a drop of water and moving through sponges, jellyfishes, sea anemones, corals, stone lilies and on to the squids of the deep sea. Each short chapter describes how the animals live, feed and grow, with anecdotes from a naturalist who knew the sea.

Approachable natural history for curious readers and families who love tide pools. Download the free EPUB.

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