The Practical Teacher, Volume 1, Issue 1T. Nelson, 1882 - Education |
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... known to exist . Particular attention is drawn to this point , because in nearly all travellers ' accounts of Australia we read of the flying squirrel among the quadrupeds inhabiting that land . In fact , however , the so - called ...
... known to exist . Particular attention is drawn to this point , because in nearly all travellers ' accounts of Australia we read of the flying squirrel among the quadrupeds inhabiting that land . In fact , however , the so - called ...
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... known as squirrels . The true squirrels are scientifically known as Sciu- rida , or shadow - tails , a title derived from two Greek words , the former signifying a shade and the latter a tail . This refers to the habit in these animals ...
... known as squirrels . The true squirrels are scientifically known as Sciu- rida , or shadow - tails , a title derived from two Greek words , the former signifying a shade and the latter a tail . This refers to the habit in these animals ...
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... known as the Long - eared Squirrel ( Sciurus macrotis ) . It is thus named on account of the singularly long fringe of hair with which the ears are decorated , which is of a dark brown colour , and pretty well two inches in length . The ...
... known as the Long - eared Squirrel ( Sciurus macrotis ) . It is thus named on account of the singularly long fringe of hair with which the ears are decorated , which is of a dark brown colour , and pretty well two inches in length . The ...
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... known , and in times of scarcity the natives repair to the burrows , and , digging out the contents , find the materials for a hearty meal . When pursued by one of its numerous enemies , the chipping squirrel always takes refuge in its ...
... known , and in times of scarcity the natives repair to the burrows , and , digging out the contents , find the materials for a hearty meal . When pursued by one of its numerous enemies , the chipping squirrel always takes refuge in its ...
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... known when pre- sented in one form , the child may be able to present it to himself in the other form . As the table becomes known , we drill well orally in questions in division : 5's in 20 , 9's in 29 , 7's in 38 , 12's in 51 , etc. I ...
... known when pre- sented in one form , the child may be able to present it to himself in the other form . As the table becomes known , we drill well orally in questions in division : 5's in 20 , 9's in 29 , 7's in 38 , 12's in 51 , etc. I ...
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