What's soil made of? / by Ellen Lawrence.
Material type:
TextSeries: Lawrence, Ellen, Down & dirty, the secrets of soil ; Publisher: New York, New York : Bearport Publishing, [2016]Description: 24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 162724834X (library binding : alk. paper)
- 9781627248341 (library binding : alk. paper)
- What is soil made of
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 631.4 L419 | Available | 33111008058915 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Soil can be black, brown, red, yellow, or gray. It can be dry and crumbly or wet and sticky. There are many different types of soil, but they all have one thing in common--they are made mostly from rock! Inside this book, readers will discover how soil is formed and what ingredients make up soil. How do hard rocks become soft soil? How do plants become part of the soil when they die? And is animal poop really one of the ingredients in our gardens? Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. With its stunning photographs and surprising, high-interest facts about a material that most of us take for granted, the book makes learning about soil a lively, engaging experience.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Soil all around -- A close-up look at soil -- Earth's rocky surface -- Rain and wind -- Dead plants -- Bones, feathers, and poop -- What's living in soil? -- Air and water -- Different types of soil.
"In this book, readers learn what makes up soil."-- Provided by publisher.