scales have been used: the first applies to the continents; the second, to the larger countries of the world; and the third, to the groups of states and the countries of Europe. In addition to this, each map contains some country taken from a map drawn to a different scale, so that the pupil cannot fail to obtain correct conceptions of the relative size of different countries.

After much deliberation the publishers have decided to place all maps to which frequent reference is made, together, at the end of the book. The comparative studies constantly occurring make it necessary to turn frequently to the maps of continents and countries other than those immediately under consideration, and this can be done most conveniently if all such maps are found together; and, incidentally, much wear and tear on the book will be avoided. To further the same end, also, the Map Studies have been placed near the maps, instead of in the text. It is believed that this one device will double the life of a book, inasmuch as the pupil almost invariably will turn the pages—not once

but many times to find the question.

The illustrations have be as are of definite geograph really illustrate the text. ] own lesson and should rec with the text. The most of the picture is to train t the learner should be e conclusions as to the nat people, or industries repre trations.

Size of Book. The large illustrations, and the unusu important pictures, togethe detail in the text, have resu siderably larger than the geography; but it should be terial is so grouped and ar sections, paragraph heads, t bered questions and exercis it not adapted to any parti or section of country may b for later study.

You began to study geography long ago in the "Book of Nature." When you first noticed the place of sunrise and sunset, you were learning from Nature's Book. When you saw the farmer plant his crops, cultivate them, and harvest them, you learned that spring is the seed time of the year, early summer, the growing time, and autumn, the harvest time. When you learned that the long days of summer bring hot weather, and the short days of winter, cold weather, and when you watched the winds driving the clouds across the skies, and the clouds sending down rain to moisten the earth, you were learning about climate, which is one of the most important things in geography. When you saw the water rushing down the hills and streets, carrying its load of sand and mud, you were learning how soil is formed, out of which all plants grow. When you learned the names and uses of the plants and animals about you, you were studying geography.

You began to study man first saw the tailor making a ter building a house; or wh factory with its busy mac shoes, or other articles. part of geography and you watching men and machiner

When we study geography keep up the habit of observa in this book about the so brooks, and other things four study these things out-of-do member what we read. The cises at the end of each less things to observe.

A story is told about a

Sharp Eyes." He studi walks over the hills and f brook in the meadow. Each thing new to learn. He more and more because he