Our Environment 1953 Carpenter Wood Science Textbook Allyn Bacon HC VG+
Language: English
Published by Allyn and Bacon, Inc., Boston, 1953
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: The Archives, Manassas, VA, U.S.A.The Archives
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A mid-century general science textbook from the widely used Adventures in Science series, this volume presents a practical, integrated approach to environmental science for classroom instruction. Topics include weather systems, electricity, agriculture, conservation, plant and animal life, and basic physics concepts, all framed around human adaptation to the natural world. Reflecting postwar educational priorities, the text emphasizes scientific literacy, everyday application, and stewardship of natural resources. Well illustrated throughout with black-and-white diagrams and numerous full-page photographic plates, the book captures the visual language of 1950s educational publishing. Images of hydroelectric plants, bridges, rural industry, and agricultural processes provide both instructional clarity and strong period appeal. The combination of text and imagery makes this an engaging artifact of American science education during the early Cold War era. Book condition is Very Good+, with a firm, tight binding and clean, bright interior pages throughout. Red cloth boards show light to moderate rubbing and minor edge wear consistent with age. There are no rips, tears, or missing pages. Markings are limited to the endpapers, including an 'H.C. Thaxton Jr.' ownership stamp. Provenance: from the library of Harold Chandler Thaxton Jr. (1939-2024), Lynchburg and Richmond, Virginia - College of William & Mary alumnus (football scholarship; SAE fraternity president), longtime investment professional (Legg Mason; later Vice President of Investments at UBS), and active community volunteer and arts supporter, serving institutions including the Muscarelle Museum of Art and the Kiwanis Club of Richmond. Harry A. Carpenter (1878-1942) was a pioneer in general science education, known for promoting hands-on, real-world learning approaches in American classrooms. His collaborative textbook series helped shape mid-20th-century science curricula. Paul E. Smith, who revised this edition, served as a curriculum director and continued Carpenter's educational philosophy, adapting the material for postwar students and evolving scientific understanding. …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Our Environment 1953 Carpenter Wood Science Textbook Allyn Bacon HC VG+
- Author
- Smith, Paul E. (rev.); Carpenter, Harry A.; Wood, et al.
- Publisher
- Allyn and Bacon, Inc., Boston
- Publication year
- 1953
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Seller catalogs
- Educational, Non-Fiction, Science
The Archives
Manassas, VA, U.S.A.
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