NEW-WORLD HEALTH READERSEdited byJohn W. RitchieA CHILD’S BOOK OF THE TEETHByHarrison Wader Ferguson, D.D.S.Illustrated by the authorI.This Little Book Interests Children in Their Teeth, Through1. Numerous attractive, whimsical drawings which caricature the teeth.2. Quaint rhymes. Vital information is presented in a most amusing way.3. Simple expression. The text is suited to the understanding of pupils as low as the third grade.II.It Teaches Children Why They Should Care for Their Teeth, by1. Showing how easily teeth are lost if they are not given constant attention.2. Explaining the consequences of the loss of teeth.3. Making clear the child’s own responsibility for keeping his teeth by keeping them clean.III.It Teaches Children How to Care for Their Teeth, Through1. Accurate illustrations indicating the correct use of the tooth-brush.2. Directions so plain that the child cannot fail to understand just what he should do.3. Recommending regular visits to the dentist, who is represented as a friend that can assist the child to avoid tooth troubles.If habits of oral hygiene are to be formed at all, they must be instilled while the child mind is most plastic; but existing texts that deal with oral hygiene at all are too difficult for young pupils. Dr. Ferguson’s book is adapted to the use of children in grades three, four, and five; but it will be found amusing and profitable to older pupils. It is the only text of its kind, and it deserves a place in every primary course of study.Price 52 centsWORLD BOOK COMPANYYonkers-on-Hudson, New York2126 Prairie Avenue, Chicago
NEW-WORLD HEALTH READERSEdited byJohn W. Ritchie
A CHILD’S BOOK OF THE TEETH
ByHarrison Wader Ferguson, D.D.S.Illustrated by the author
I.This Little Book Interests Children in Their Teeth, Through
II.It Teaches Children Why They Should Care for Their Teeth, by
III.It Teaches Children How to Care for Their Teeth, Through
If habits of oral hygiene are to be formed at all, they must be instilled while the child mind is most plastic; but existing texts that deal with oral hygiene at all are too difficult for young pupils. Dr. Ferguson’s book is adapted to the use of children in grades three, four, and five; but it will be found amusing and profitable to older pupils. It is the only text of its kind, and it deserves a place in every primary course of study.
Price 52 cents
WORLD BOOK COMPANY
Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York2126 Prairie Avenue, Chicago