How? or, Spare Hours Made Profitable for Boys and Girls
Engaging young minds with hands-on learningBy Kennedy Holbrook
Length6h 52m
About this audiobook
In "How? or, Spare Hours Made Profitable for Boys and Girls," Kennedy Holbrook offers an engaging exploration of leisure time and its potential to cultivate productive habits in youth. Interwoven with practical advice, the book adopts an accessible and conversational tone, making it a delightful read for both young audiences and adult guardians. Holbrook draws from the educational advances of the late 19th century, emphasizing the importance of self-directed learning and creativity, thus situating the text within the broader context of contemporary educational reforms that sought to empower children with impactful life skills. Kennedy Holbrook, an advocate for enriching children's lives through purposeful activities, was influenced by the educational philosophies emerging during his time. His passion for youth empowerment permeates his writing, reflecting an understanding of children's needs for guidance in an increasingly complex world. Having witnessed the transformative power of education in shaping young lives, Holbrook designed this book as a resource that encourages self-improvement and proactive thinking among its readers. This essential guide is a must-read for parents, educators, and young minds seeking to optimize their downtime. Holbrook'Äôs insightful suggestions inspire a sense of purposefulness and engagement, fostering both creativity and responsibility. Embrace the potential of your 'spare hours''Äîthis book is an invaluable companion on the journey toward productive living.
Audiobook details
GenreEducation and Learning
Length6 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
26A SOAP BUBBLE.
2INDEX.
27RESIN BUBBLES.
3THE WINDMILL PUPPET.
28THE THREE MAGICAL CARDS.
4THE FLYING WHIRLIGIG.
29AN OPTICAL GAME.
5HOW TO MAKE A BOOK.
30TO TELL THE NUMBER THOUGHT OF BY A PERSON.
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6THE SNAKE.
31THE COUNTER PUZZLE.
7THE DIVIDED SQUARE PUZZLE.
32ANOTHER ARITHMETICAL TRICK.
8EXPERIMENT WITH TWO PIECES OF GLASS.
33TO TELL TWO OR MORE NUMBERS WHICH A PERSON HAS THOUGHT OF.
9THE GRIMACING FACE.
34AN EASY PROOF FOR SUMS IN MULTIPLICATION.
10A GOOD BALL.
35THE SELF-RECTIFYING DART.
11AMUSING EXPERIMENT WITH TOOTH-PICKS.
36THE BALANCING PIN.
12HOW TO CUT TOPS FROM GLASS BOTTLES.
37A BOX-SLED FOR BABY.
13A BOY’S BAROMETER.
38A SET OF CARS.
14AN INFALLIBLE BAROMETER.
39THE TOY LOCOMOTIVE.
15THE BALANCING DOLL.
40A FREIGHT TRAIN.
16THE BOOMERANG.
41A LOT OF PAPER WINDMILLS.
17THE MAGIC TELESCOPE.
42A WINTER GARDEN.
18TO CRYSTALLIZE GRASSES, SEED-VESSELS, Etc.
43THE BOOT PUZZLE.
19METHOD OF COLORING ALUM CRYSTALS.
44HOW TO TAKE PORTRAITS.
20ANIMATED FIRE.
45HOW TO BREAK A STRING.
21A PRETTY ORNAMENT FOR A BOY TO MAKE.
46A CORN-STALK FIDDLE.
22HOW TO MAKE A BLOWPIPE.
47THE XYLOPHONE.
23HOW TO BLOW GLASS.
48THE ÆOLIAN HARP.
24A SIPHON.
49THE BOSTON CLAPPER.
25TO MELT STONES.
50PAPIER-MACHÉ.
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