There are places that have rain enough, but very little heat.  How do you suppose the trees grow there?

You may get information about plants and things by seeing for yourself, by asking others, and by reading books.

[Illustration:  “IF A COUNTRY HAS A GREAT DEAL OF HEAT AND RAIN.”]

Write the names: 

Of some grains that we use for food.

Of some vegetables that we use for food.

Of two plants from which clothing is made.

Of woods used in making furniture.

Of woods used in building our houses.

LESSON XXXVI.

SUMMER RAIN.

  Oh, gentle, gentle summer rain! 
    Let not the silver lily pine,
  The drooping lily pine in vain,
    To feel that dewy touch of thine,
  To drink thy freshness once again,
  Oh, gentle, gentle summer rain!

  In heat the landscape quivering lies,
    The cattle pant beneath the tree;
  Through parching air and purple skies
    The earth looks up, in vain, for thee;
  For thee—­for thee it looks in vain,
  Oh, gentle, gentle summer rain!

  Come thou, and brim the meadow streams,
    And soften all the hills with mist,

  Oh, falling dew!  From burning dreams
    By thee shall herb and flower be kissed;
  And earth shall bless thee yet again,
  Oh, gentle, gentle summer rain!

LESSON XXXVII.

THE PARTS OF ANIMALS.

Animals which live in or near people’s houses and are tame are domestic animals; others are wild.

[Illustration:  TIGER’S FEET.]

What animals are found where you live?

Which are domestic?  Which wild?

Which of these animals feed upon grass? grains? fruits? flesh?

You know what sharp claws a cat can put out when it pleases.  What use does the cat make of its claws?

How does a cat’s paw differ from a dog’s?  How does a dog seize its prey?

[Illustration:  DUCK’S FOOT.]

[Illustration:  HEN’S FOOT.]

Compare a duck’s bill with an owl’s.  What use does the duck make of its broad flat bill?  The owl, of its sharp hooked bill?

How do the bills of the hen and the duck differ?  Would a bill fitted for pecking be as useful to the duck as its own bill?

[Illustration:  SEIZING CLAW.]

Can you draw a picture of a duck’s foot and a hen’s foot?  For what does each use its feet?

Would broad web-feet be as useful to the hen as slender toes?

What kind of feet has the sheep?  For what are its feet only used?  Could a sheep use feet like those of a cat or a hen?

You see each animal has parts well fitted for the life it leads.

LESSON XXXVIII.

THE COVERING OF ANIMALS.