The books are a compilation of articles on various subjects aimed at children. Each volume is divided into the sections All Countries, Natural History, Plant Life, Book of Wonder, Familiar Things, Men and Women, Our Own Life, Famous Books, School Lessons, Poetry and Rhymes, Dominion of Canada, The United States, The Earth, Golden Deeds, Stories and Legends, and Things to Make and Do.

Item is a handmade book by Mabel Dowling. It was likely completed in a Grade XII Art class in Strathcona (Old Scona) School. The book includes black and white photographs of Edmonton and illustrations cut out of another book. The book addresses Edmonton's past, present and future.