The Story-book of Science
The Story-Book of Science is one of the books Jean-Henri Fabre wrote for children late in his life as an entomologist, translated from the French by Florence Constable Bicknell in 1917. Uncle Paul, a kindly and learned man, explains the world to his nephews Jules and Emile and their sister Claire in eighty short chapters: how ants and bees organize their cities, how cows and sheep are useful, the age of trees, metals and plating, wool, flax, cotton, paper, printing, thunder and lightning, volcanoes, the sea, spiders and the life of the hive. Fabre's gift is to make observation itself the story, and the children's questions keep the lessons in motion. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Story-book of Science
The Story-book of Science by Jean-Henri Fabre can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Story-book of Science online?
Yes. The Story-book of Science opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Story-book of Science free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Story-book of Science is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Story-book of Science in the public domain?
Yes. The Story-book of Science by Jean-Henri Fabre is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Florence Constable Bicknell. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Story-book of Science?
About 6 h 04 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Story-book of Science?
The Story-book of Science by Jean-Henri Fabre is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
