The Fairy Tales of Science

John Cargill Brough (1834 - 1872)

This book, written in the mid 19th century and illustrated by Charles H. Bennett, provides an entertaining introduction to topics in science for children. In each chapter, the author uses a popular myth or fairy tale to lay the groundwork for an equally fascinating "fairy tale of science" full of interesting facts and real life examples. (Summary by J. M. Smallheer)

Genre(s): Children's Fiction, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, *Non-fiction

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 01 - The Age of Monsters J. M. Smallheer
00:20:36
Play 02 02 - The Amber Spirit J. M. Smallheer
00:19:07
Play 03 03 - The Four Elements J. M. Smallheer
00:33:09
Play 04 04 - The Life of an Atom J. M. Smallheer
00:18:01
Play 05 05 - A Little Bit J. M. Smallheer
00:13:59
Play 06 06 - Modern Alchemy J. M. Smallheer
00:18:08
Play 07 07 - The Magic of the Sunbeam J. M. Smallheer
00:19:42
Play 08 08 - Two Eyes are Better than One J. M. Smallheer
00:13:26
Play 09 09 - The Mermaid's Home J. M. Smallheer
00:20:38
Play 10 10 - Animated Flowers J. M. Smallheer
00:14:37
Play 11 11 - Metamorphoses J. M. Smallheer
00:17:40
Play 12 12 - Water Bewitched J. M. Smallheer
00:28:38
Play 13 13 - A Flight through Space J. M. Smallheer
00:34:54
Play 14 14 - A Tale of a Comet J. M. Smallheer
00:26:21
Play 15 15 - The Invisible World J. M. Smallheer
00:21:58
Play 16 16 - Wonderful Plants J. M. Smallheer
00:17:39
Play 17 17 - Moving Lands J. M. Smallheer
00:15:39
Play 18 18 - The Gnomes J. M. Smallheer
00:33:08
Play 19 19 - Pluto's Kingdom, Part 1 J. M. Smallheer
00:24:25
Play 20 20 - Pluto's Kingdom, Part 2 J. M. Smallheer
00:23:28
Play 21 21 - The Wonderful Lamp, Part 1 J. M. Smallheer
00:27:00
Play 22 22 - The Wonderful Lamp, Part 2 J. M. Smallheer
00:17:49