McGuffey's Readers Second Eclectic Reader

McGuffey's Readers Second Eclectic Reader is a classic educational book written by William Holmes McGuffey. It is part of a series of readers that were widely used in American schools during the 19th century. The Second Eclectic Reader is designed for children in grades 2-3 and contains a variety of stories, poems, and articles that aim to improve reading skills and moral character. The book includes pieces on history, science, and geography, as well as fables, fairy tales, and biographies of famous people. Each selection is accompanied by vocabulary and comprehension exercises to reinforce learning. McGuffey's Readers were known for their emphasis on moral values and character development, and the Second Eclectic Reader continues this tradition with stories that promote honesty, kindness, and hard work. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American education or looking for a classic collection of literature for children.THIS 166 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: McGuffey's Readers: Eclectic Spelling Book; Eclectic Primer; First Eclectic Reader; Second Eclectic Reader; and Third Eclectic Reader, by William Holmes McGuffey. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766137546.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.