James Johonnot

James Johonnot
James Johonnot was an American educator and writer born in 1823, known for his contributions to science education and pedagogy in the late 19th century. He authored several influential textbooks, including "Principles and Practice of Teaching" and "Geographical Reader," aimed at improving methods of instruction. Johonnot's works focused on making education more engaging by integrating real-world experiences and encouraging critical thinking in students. His progressive ideas influenced the development of modern teaching methods in the United States.

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HOW FOWLS LOOK. 1. Here we find the hen and chickens, a new company of our farm-yard friends. We see that they are very unlike the other friends we have been studying, and, though we know them well, we may find out something new about them. 2. Instead of a coat of hair or fur, the hen is covered with feathers, all pointing backward and lying over each other, so that the rain falls off as from the... more...

CHAPTER I. DEFENSE OF FREEDOM BY GREEK VALOR. 1. The great events in history are those where, upon special occasions, a man or a people have made a stand against tyranny, and have preserved or advanced freedom for the people. Sometimes tyranny has taken the form of the oppression of the many by the few in the same nation, and sometimes it has been the oppression of a weak nation by a stronger one. The... more...