--- product_id: 1699027 title: "Handbook of Nature Study" price: "₹ 6105" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/1699027-handbook-of-nature-study store_origin: IN region: India --- # Handbook of Nature Study **Price:** ₹ 6105 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Handbook of Nature Study - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 6105 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/1699027-handbook-of-nature-study) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A matchless handbook for decades, this classic work has been the natural history bible for countless teachers and others who seek information about their environment. Written originally for those elementary school teachers who knew little of common plants and animals, and even less about the earth beneath their feet and the skies overhead, this book is for the most part as valid and helpful today as it was when first written in 1911—and revised in the spirit of its authors by a group of naturalists in 1939. After all, dandelions, toads, robins, and constellations have changed little since then! And modern society's concern with the quality of life and the impact of people on soil, water, and wildlife makes this book even more relevant. Nature-study, as used in this handbook, encompasses all living things except humans, as well as all nonliving things such as rocks and minerals, the heavens, and weather. Of the living things described, most are common in the northeastern states, and many, such as the dandelion, milkweed, and mullein, and the house mouse, muskrat, and red fox, are so widespread that people living outside the United States will recognize them easily. Anna Botsford Comstock very appropriately took the view that we should know first and best the things closest to us. Only then, when we have an intimate knowledge of our neighbors, should we, journey farther afield to learn about more distant things. Teachers and children will find the material in this book invaluable in that regard. Details of the most common, but in some ways the most interesting, things are brought out, first by careful, nontechnical descriptions of the things themselves and later by thoughtful questions and study units. Because the most common things are treated in greatest detail, materials for study are easy to find. Whether the reader lives in the inner city or in the rural outback, the handbook is a treasure trove of information. A teacher does not need to know much about nature to use this handbook. The information is there for the novice and the expert alike. All that is needed is an inquiring mind, senses to observe, and a willingness to think about nature on a personal level. To enter this book in search of information about any common organism, stone, or object in the sky is to open the door to a fresh and lively acquaintance with one's environment. Review: STOP RIGHT THERE! How well do you know your own backyard?......"GO TOUCH GRASS!" - STOP for a second! Deep breath. World is crazy right now in 2025 (and so it has seemed since first publication of this wonderful handbook). The book is thick, perfectly written for everyone. Even enthusiasts of nature should love this and learn from it. Why is "this" nature book superior? Because it takes you outside gently and reintroduces you to your own backyard, your own wild, your own nature..... This book is black and white. Photos and images are profusely throughout. Some may call it cumbersome. But hey (or should I say "hay" to keep it au natural.), you're only a few feet or meters from the great outdoors, where nature displays all and your playground awaits. The world is your global park. The universe is your oyster, your home, and your ultimate first parent. Just how well do you think you know your own back yard? "GO TOUCH GRASS." This book will guide you and teach you. And it will humble you in its authentic voice. Review: wonderful source - I have had this book on my wish list for a number of years.This is a thick book chocked full of information.It has lessons on each section.They are short simple questions and easy things to see if your child has learned anything about the topic. The only thing that would make this an over the top book any more than it already is-put color pictures in there. This will be a great source for our family.It can be used for private nature study,family study,home schooling,etc.......If you know a nature buff-this would be THE #1 gift to get for them.The print in my book is good,not cloudy looking at all. I know you can see this book free on line BUT-the on line version IS the cloudy looking one.Not this real one.I think to have this resource in your hands in the yard,the woods,the pond-is worth the $ of the book.I am so glad I bought it.It will be used in this house for years to come-unless a newer version of it with color pics come out!!! (-; GET it-you will be glad you did!!!! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #22,543 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #23 in Nature Writing & Essays #26 in Ecology (Books) #41 in Outdoors & Nature Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 906 Reviews | ## Images ![Handbook of Nature Study - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ilkKeaXTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ STOP RIGHT THERE! How well do you know your own backyard?......"GO TOUCH GRASS!" *by F***M on September 24, 2025* STOP for a second! Deep breath. World is crazy right now in 2025 (and so it has seemed since first publication of this wonderful handbook). The book is thick, perfectly written for everyone. Even enthusiasts of nature should love this and learn from it. Why is "this" nature book superior? Because it takes you outside gently and reintroduces you to your own backyard, your own wild, your own nature..... This book is black and white. Photos and images are profusely throughout. Some may call it cumbersome. But hey (or should I say "hay" to keep it au natural.), you're only a few feet or meters from the great outdoors, where nature displays all and your playground awaits. The world is your global park. The universe is your oyster, your home, and your ultimate first parent. Just how well do you think you know your own back yard? "GO TOUCH GRASS." This book will guide you and teach you. And it will humble you in its authentic voice. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ wonderful source *by D***T on July 1, 2013* I have had this book on my wish list for a number of years.This is a thick book chocked full of information.It has lessons on each section.They are short simple questions and easy things to see if your child has learned anything about the topic. The only thing that would make this an over the top book any more than it already is-put color pictures in there. This will be a great source for our family.It can be used for private nature study,family study,home schooling,etc.......If you know a nature buff-this would be THE #1 gift to get for them.The print in my book is good,not cloudy looking at all. I know you can see this book free on line BUT-the on line version IS the cloudy looking one.Not this real one.I think to have this resource in your hands in the yard,the woods,the pond-is worth the $ of the book.I am so glad I bought it.It will be used in this house for years to come-unless a newer version of it with color pics come out!!! (-; GET it-you will be glad you did!!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bookshelf staple! *by M***E on July 24, 2025* This book has it all. It's a large book with small print, but each topic has a fairly easy to read/follow paragraph or two. Definitely need this on your bookshelf for nature lovers, homerschoolers, artists, etc. This is one of those that we'll use for a lifetime! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/1699027-handbook-of-nature-study](https://www.desertcart.in/products/1699027-handbook-of-nature-study) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*