A Guide for the Study of Animals is a classic zoology guide that is intended for pupils in secondary schools. It was prepared by the authors at the request of the Biology Round Table, an association composed of the teachers of Biology in the Chicago High Schools, to whom the authors wish to take this opportunity of expressing their appreciation of the many helpful suggestions and criticisms of the manuscript. This guide to the study of animals is intended for pupils in secondary schools. Topics covered include Introductory Studies of Living Animals, Studies of Insects, The Connection between Structure and Function, Adaptation to Surroundings, Adaptation for Protection from Enemies, Vertebrates, Adaptations for the Preservation of the Species, Poultry.

This book contains-
CHAPTER I
Introductory Studies of Living Animals

Fly, Maggot, Cockroach, Spider, Cricket, Grasshopper, Butterfly or Moth, Caterpillar, Tussock Moth, Beetle, Damsel Fly Larva, Plant Lice and Scale Bugs, Water Bugs and Beetles, Getting Acquainted with the Library.

CHAPTER II
Studies of Insects

Field Studies, Grasshoppers or Locusts, Comparative Study of Orthoptera, Key to Orthoptera ,Dragon Fly, Honeybee, General Study of Insects, Review of Insects, Key to Principal Orders, Some Common Butterflies, Summary of Insects, General Review and Library Exercise.

CHAPTER III
The Connection between Structure and Function

Protozoa: A Study of the Cell, Comparative Study, Review and Library Exercise, Sponges, Review and Library Exercise, Clonitrates: Hydra, Comparative Study, Review and Library Exercise, Worms: Living Earthworm, External Morphology, Internal Morphology, Microscopic Anatomy, Summary, Review and Library Exercise, Connection between Structure and Function.


CHAPTER IV
Adaptation to Surroundings

Crayfishes: Living Crayfish, Morphology, Summary, Review and Library Exercise.

CHAPTER V
Adaptation for Protection from Enemies

Mollusca: Clam, Snail, Squid, Comparative Study, Review and Library Exercise, Comparative Study of Exoskeletons, Protective Coloration, Animal Associations, Protective Habits and Powers, Defensive Structures, Thesis: "Adaptation for Protection.

CHAPTER VI
Vertebrates

Fishes: Living Fish, External Structure, Mouth and Gills, Alimentary Canal and Circulatory System, Review and Library Exercise. Primitive Chordates. Amphibia: Living Frog or Toad, Mouth, Organs of Digestion, Absorption, and Excretion, Organs of Circulation and Respiration, Nervous System, Endoskeleton, Comparative Study, General Review and Library Exercise, Reptiles: Living Snake, Lizard, and Turtle, Review and Library Exercise, Birds: Living Pigeon, Plumage, Birds and Migration, Laboratory Exercise, Field Work, Review and Library Exercise, Migration in General, Mammals: Rodents: Domestic Rabbit, Wild Rabbit, Guinea Pig or White Rat, Squirrel, Library Exercise, Carnivora: Laboratory Exercise, Library Exercise, Ungulates Laboratory Exercise, Library Exercise, The Horse, Homology of the Vertebrate Skeleton.


CHAPTER VII
Adaptations for the Preservation of the Species

Methods of Reproduction: Simple or Asexual Method, Complex or Sexual Method, . Development: Structure of an Egg, Development of an Egg, Metamorphosis of a Mosquito, Metamorphosis of a Butterfly, Development of the Chick . Protection and Care of Young: Library Exercise, . Adaptation for the Preservation of the Species: Review and Library Exercise.

CHAPTER VIII
Poultry