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Scott, W. E. D. Bird studies; land birds of eastern North America. 

N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1898 $S

Brief, clear description of land birds of eastern North America from Florida to Greenland. Grouped by localities, as, about the house, in the woods, etc. Admirable photographic reproductions of birds and nests. Popular.

Scudder, S. H. Every day butterflies. 

N. Y., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1899 $2

Life-stories of 62 species, in order of appearance during- year. Authoritative and interesting to student and summer idler. Illustrated in colors and black and white.

Shaler, N. S. Aspects of the earth. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1890 $2.50

A popular account of some geological phenomena; the illustrations and designs are of especial beauty and interest.

——— Domesticated animals. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1895 $2.50

Papers dealing chiefly with the horse, the dog, the familiar beasts of burden, etc.

——— First book in geology. 

N. Y., Ginn & Co., 1884 $1.10

The author intends to give the beginner in the study of geology some general ideas concerning the action of those forces that have shaped the earth.

——— Nature and man in America. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1895 $1.50

The book is intended, mostly, for the general reader who wishes to obtain some slight idea of some of the branches of modern science.

——— Sea and land. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1894 $2.50

Treats in popular style the conflict between land and water, as.shown. on the seashore, the phenomena of icebergs and sea depths.

Shinn, C. H. Story of the mine. 

N. Y., Appleton, 1896 $1.50

The picture of this life drawn by Mr. Shinn is of lasting as well as of timely interest.

Sloane, T. O'C. Electricity simplified. 

N. Y., Henley & Co., 1891 $1

A popular view of the theory of electricity, with analogies and examples, of its practical application in every day life.