Natural Second Reader, 1920 Elementary School Reader

The Natural Second Reader (1920) was published by F. M. Ambrose Company as part of a graded early reading series written by Walter Merton Peirce, I. C. M. Ellenberger, and Fred W. Robbins. Designed to build vocabulary gradually, it combines short lessons, simple dialogue, and moral or nature-focused stories alongside small illustrations. The book reflects early 20th-century reading pedagogy, emphasizing clear phonics and step-by-step skill development. This hardcover copy shows light wear typical of school use but remains clean and intact.