These books have been prepared with special reference to the pedagogical conditions of the Philippine Islands, and are therefore suited to the requirements of the insular schools. They are all new, embodying the best methods of presentation and the best mechanical workmanship. The bindings are substantial, and the illustrations numerous and attractive.

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A UNIQUE BOOK

The Natural Number Primer

By DAVID GIBBS, S.B. (Harvard)

Formerly Superintendent of Schools, Hudson and Groton, Mass., and Division Superintendent of Schools, Philippine Islands

Price, 25 cents

Unlike all other books, this primer teaches the most elementary ideas and forms of number and of language, at the same time. It may be used either with or independently of the regular reading primer. As a Language Primer it develops a practical vocabulary and the power of reading and expression. As a Number Primer it teaches in a very simple, logical way, the first steps in number. It is easy, and appeals to the natural interest of the child in counting, besides being adapted to his various capacities. There are abundant illustrations and very simple drawings which serve as models for the child. Each new term is illustrated and introduced in script. In the footnotes are helpful suggestions for teachers, outlining the oral work and blackboard drill. The book will overcome many difficulties now commonly found in teaching this subject, and will supplement thoroughly and satisfactorily the work of the teacher.

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Milne’s Arithmetics

By WILLIAM J. MILNE, Ph.D.,LL.D.

President of the New York State Normal College, Albany, N.Y.

TWO-BOOK SERIES

• Elements of Arithmetic $0.30
• Standard Arithmetic .65

THREE-BOOK SERIES

• Primary Arithmetic $0.25
• Intermediate Arithmetic .30
• Standard Arithmetic .65

It is not enough for pupils to understand arithmetical processes; they must be able to use them accurately and rapidly. It is evident, therefore, that the best text-books in arithmetic are those which give the pupil a thorough and practical knowledge of the study, and, following this, readiness in applying this knowledge to the common affairs of everyday life.

Milne’s Arithmetics meet all these conditions and requirements in a natural, logical, and practical manner.

In Either a Two-Book or a Three-Book Series. To meet the varying needs of teachers these arithmetics are now issued in two editions—a two-book series and a three-book series. Other books of a similar nature have been published from time to time, but none have ever attained the extraordinary popularity of Milne’s Arithmetics. Their success has been entirely without precedent. The method employed is inductive for the most part, yet it is neither tedious nor redundant. The large number and practical character of the problems included, and the application of business methods of computation in their solution, form noteworthy and valuable features of the books. Other important characteristics are their admirable arrangement, their use of sound pedagogical principles, the absence of all useless matter, their comprehensive character, and their exact statements. No other arithmetics are more modern in every respect.

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Webster’s School Dictionaries

REVISED EDITIONS

WEBSTER’S SCHOOL DICTIONARIES in their revised form constitute a progressive series, carefully graded and especially adapted for Primary Schools, Common Schools, High Schools, Academies, and private students. These Dictionaries have all been thoroughly revised, entirely reset, and made to conform in all essential respects to that great standard authority in English—Webster’s International Dictionary.

WEBSTER’S PRIMARY SCHOOL DICTIONARY $0.48

Containing over 20,000 words and meanings, with over 400 illustrations.

WEBSTER’S COMMON SCHOOL DICTIONARY $0.72

Containing over 25,000 words and meanings, with over 500 illustrations.

WEBSTER’S HIGH SCHOOL DICTIONARY $0.98

Containing about 37,000 words and definitions, and an appendix giving a pronouncing vocabulary of Biblical, Classical, Mythological, Historical, and Geographical proper names, with over 800 illustrations.

WEBSTER’S ACADEMIC DICTIONARY

Abridged directly from the International Dictionary, and giving the orthography, pronunciations, definitions, and synonyms of the large vocabulary of words in common use, with an appendix containing various useful tables, with over 800 illustrations.

SPECIAL EDITIONS

Copies of any of Webster’s Dictionaries will be sent, prepaid. to any address on receipt of the price by the Publishers:

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