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Every book is a treasure-house of choice thoughts happily clothed in fitting words. While the need of simplicity has been recognized in the lessons for younger pupils, these have been skillfully planned to awaken the child mind, and to give pupils a foretaste of what lies beyond; so that the primary readers, no less than those of higher grades, are truly "stepping stones to literature." The subject-matter in each book has been adapted with rare skill and discrimination to its special grade. It embraces nature study, classical mythology, legendary lore, stories of adventure, patriotic and other poems, historical literature, etc., and gives children an all-round education which proves reactive in every direction. In the higher readers, selections are given entire in many cases, so as to form literary wholes,—a unique and much-approved feature.

The illustrations are no less worthy of mention than the text. They are more numerous than in any series of readers heretofore published. Many of them are reproductions of famous works by great artists, and the pupils are thus familiarized with the best in art as well as in literature. They also serve as language lessons. The portraits of authors lend added interest to their writings. The artistic vertical script used in the earlier grades surpasses anything ever before introduced into elementary reading books.

The series as a whole may justly be said to set a new standard of literary and artistic excellence for school readers.

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Stepping Stones To Literature presents literary gems which appeal to the intelligence and fancy of the child in a manner that will give him a desire to know the best in literature. The illustrations must educate the taste, while they give delight.—J. A. Utter, Principal of Teachers' Training School, Albany, N. Y.

These books are fine, viewed either from the literary or artistic standpoint. The stories selected are so adapted that, while none of their beauty is lost, they are perfectly suited to the ability of our youngest readers.—Bessie M. Schofield, Supervisor of Primary Schools, Providence, R. I.

I know of no readers that compare with them in every point that goes towards making a model series of books.—O. S. Moles, Ph.D., Principal of Sherman School, Denver, Col.

We are using the books in our schools, and teachers and pupils are delighted with them. I have had rather a prejudice against school readers, and have used various supplementary books in place of regular readers, but this series fully meets my ideal of school reading.—B. B. Jackson, Superintendent of Schools, Ashland, Wis.

In beauty of finish, and in the artistic excellence of the illustrations, these readers surpass anything of the kind that I have seen.—W. F. Gordy, Principal of Second North School, Hartford, Conn.

I know of no series that I like so much. They seem to me books for which teachers, parents, and children may be truly thankful.—Mrs. Alice W. Cooley, Asst. Superintendent of Schools, Minneapolis, Minn.

The books commend themselves alike for the beauty of print and pictures and the excellence of the reading matter provided in them. I do not know of anything in the schoolbook line which quite equals them.—J. W. Stearns, Director School of Education, University of Wisconsin.

These books will do more than provide mere practice lessons in reading. They cannot fail to stimulate a thirst for true culture, in the broadest sense.—Review of Reviews, New York.

This is in every way a remarkable series of readers. The books are masterpieces in art, literature, and pedagogy. The aim is to have children see the world about them clearly, appreciate the beautiful in nature and the good in human nature, think more intelligently, and live more helpfully.—New England Journal of Education, Boston.

These readers show a familiarity with child-life, its needs and interests, which every true teacher will appreciate. Both as to matter and attractiveness of appearance they are superior to any yet published.—The Teacher, Philadelphia.

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ATTRACTIVE AND INSTRUCTIVE SCHOOL READING.

STEPPING STONES TO LITERATURE.—Arnold-Gilbert.

THE WORLD AND ITS PEOPLE.—Dunton.

GEOGRAPHICAL READERS.

THE LAND OF SONG.—Shute-Dunton.

THE NORMAL COURSE IN READING.—Todd-Powell.

THE RATIONAL METHOD IN READING.—Ward-Warner.

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This series furnishes editions of standard classics in English and American literature, in the best possible form for reading and study. Fourteen volumes now ready: Macaulay's Essay on Milton; Webster's First Oration on Bunker Hill Monument; De Quincey's Flight of a Tartar Tribe; Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner; Addison's Sir Roger de Coverley Papers; Milton's Paradise Lost, Books I. and II.; 18 cents each. Burke's Speech on Conciliation with the American Colonies; Macaulay's Essay on Addison; Pope's Translation of Homer's Iliad, Books I., VI., XXII., XXIV., 24 cents each. Carlyle's Essay on Burns; Tennyson's The Princess; 28 cents each. Shakespeare's Macbeth, 30 cents. Southey's Life of Nelson, 36 cents. Dryden's Palamon and Arcite, 20 cents.

A History of American Literature. By Fred Lewis Pattee, M.A., Professor of English and Rhetoric, Penn. State College. 12mo, cloth, $1.20.

Reading Courses in American Literature. By F. L. Pattee, M.A. 12mo, cloth, 36 cents.

American Writers of To-Day. By Henry C. Vedder. A critical analysis of nineteen contemporary authors. 12mo, cloth, $1.50.

Topical Notes on American Authors. By Lucy Tappan, Teacher of English in the Central High School, Minneapolis, Minn. 12mo, cloth, $1.00.

Foundation Studies in Literature. By Margaret S. Mooney, Teacher of Literature and Rhetoric, State Normal College, Albany, N. Y. Popular classic myths and their rendering by famous poets; beautifully illustrated. 12mo, cloth, $1.25.

The Sketch Book. By Washington Irving. Edited, with Notes, by James Chalmers, Ph.D., LL.D., Fellow of the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. 12mo, cloth, 60 cents.

Shakespeare. Edited, with critical comments and suggestions, by Homer B. Sprague, A.M., Ph.D. Admirably adapted to use in classes, literary clubs, and for private reading. 7 vols. now ready: "Merchant of Venice," "Macbeth," "Hamlet," "Julius Cæsar," "As You Like It," "The Tempest," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream." 12mo, cloth, 48 cents each; paper covers, 30 cents each.

The Vicar of Wakefield. By Oliver Goldsmith. Edited, with Notes, by Homer B. Sprague, A.M., Ph.D. 12mo, cloth, 48 cents; paper covers, 30 cents.

The Lady of the Lake. By Sir Walter Scott. Edited, with Notes, by Homer B. Sprague, A.M., Ph.D. 12mo, cloth, 48 cents; paper covers, 30 cents.

Select Minor Poems of John Milton. Edited by James E. Thomas, B.A. (Harvard), Teacher of English in Boys' English High School, Boston. With Biography, Notes, etc. 12mo, cloth, 48 cents; paper covers, 30 cents.

Studies in German Literature: Lessing. With Representative Selections (translated), including "Nathan the Wise," with Notes. By Euretta A. Hoyles. 12mo, cloth, 48 cents.

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The Masterpieces of Michelangelo and Milton. By Alexander S. Twombly. With seventeen beautiful illustrations. 8vo, cloth, $1.50.

The Sources of Spenser's Classical Mythology. By Alice Elizabeth Sawtelle, Ph.D. (Yale). 12mo, cloth, 90 cents.

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STEPPING STONES TO LITERATURE

By Sarah Louise Arnold, Supervisor of Schools, Boston, Mass.

and

Charles B. Gilbert, Superintendent of Schools, Newark, N. J.

A First Reader. 128 pp. 130 beautiful illustrations. Introductory price, 30 cents.

The first reader of this delightful series initiates little learners into the world of letters by means of simple stories and rhymes concerning children and animals, the natural objects of interest to children. Its illustrations are language lessons in themselves, and its vertical script presents choice thoughts in choicest dress.

A Second Reader. 160 pp. 100 beautiful illustrations. Introductory price, 40 cents.

In this Reader the lessons are a little longer and more complex. The child's imagination is stimulated by charming fairy tales which have become child classics. He is given a taste of the best poetry. The lessons for seat work are interesting and instructive.

A Third Reader. 224 pp. Beautifully illustrated. Introductory price, 50 cents.

The ethical principle is strongly enforced in the Third Reader by apposite fables and fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen and others. Beautiful pictures emphasize kindness to animals. There are numerous poetical gems for pupils to memorize.

A Fourth Reader. 320 pp. Beautifully illustrated. Introductory Price, 60 cents.

The child is here given his first distinct introduction to mythology, through the myths of Greece and Rome, the Hiawatha myth, etc. Kingsley's "Water Babies" and other choice writings appear in full; these enthrall the imagination and cultivate the taste.

A Reader for Fifth Grades. 320 pp. Attractively illustrated, Introductory price, 60 cents.

A Reader for Fifth Grades contains a galaxy of illustrious names. Both poetry and prose are of a high order, and will give pupils a genuine love of good literature. The Norse legends are introduced, and most of the mythological selections bear upon history.

A Reader for Sixth Grades. 320 pp. Choicely illustrated. Introductory price, 60 cents.

This Reader contains an unusual number of spirited poetical selections, full of fire and patriotism, such as will irresistibly appeal to growing youth. The myth is succeeded by history, as the tales of Ancient Rome, etc. The love of adventure and sport is also catered to.

A Reader for Seventh Grades. 320 pp. Finely illustrated. Introductory price, 60 cents.

A Reader for Seventh Grades is devoted to American literature, and contains choice representative selections from leading writers of all sections of the country. It will familiarize young people with our best authors, and inspire a just national pride.

A Reader for Higher Grades. 336 pages. Attractively illustrated. Introductory price, 65 cents.

In A Reader for Higher Grades the best representative English literature is presented, of both late and earlier periods. This Reader makes a fitting climax to a remarkable series.

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