Edward Richard Shaw facts for kids

Edward Richard Shaw (1855–1903) was an important American educator and writer. He was a professor and dean at New York University. He is best known for writing and editing many books, especially schoolbooks for children.

Who Was Edward R. Shaw?

Edward Richard Shaw was born in 1855 in Bellport, New York. This town is part of Long Island. He went to Lafayette College for his first degree. Later, he earned his Ph.D. from New York University.

Before joining the university, Mr. Shaw worked as a principal. He led schools in Sayville, New York, Greenport, Suffolk County, New York, and Yonkers. After these roles, he became a Professor of Pedagogy at New York University. Pedagogy is the study of teaching methods. By the time he passed away in 1903, he was the Dean of the university.

Books for Young Readers

Edward R. Shaw wrote and edited many books. Most of these were created for students in schools. He helped make famous stories easier for children to read. For example, he edited Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. This classic story is about a horse's life. He also worked on Joshua Slocum's Sailing Alone Around the World. This book tells the true story of the first person to sail alone around the world.

Here are some other books he wrote or helped create:

• The Pot Of Gold (1888)
• Discoverers and explorers (1900)
• Big people in other lands (1900)
• Pathways in nature and literature: A second reader (1903) - He co-authored this book.
• Legends of Fire Island Beach and the South Side (around 1895)