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Author
Series
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Description
"Up in the garden, the world is full of green-- leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt there is a busy world of earthworms digging, snakes hunting, skunks burrowing, and all the other animals that make a garden their home. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden between the stalks, under the shade of leaves ... and down in the dirt."--
Author
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Soil can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Sand is a soft soil that is found in deserts. Loam is soil that is great for growing plants. But how are these types of soils different? And how are they made? Explore the amazing world of soil in this book.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Intended for both small and medium-size gardens, Improving Your Soil reveals the steps to take to achieve the perfect soil base in which to grow plants. With directions on amending poor soil, modifying mediocre earth, aerating compacted topsoil and substrates, and testing pH levels, this book enables gardeners to nurture their plants and promote more abundant growth. The features of good soil include proper structure and nutrients that encourage healthy...
Author
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
Seed, soil, sun. With these simple ingredients, nature creates our food. Cris Peterson explores the subject of agriculture, covering the cycle of growth, harvest, and renewal. Using the corn plant as an example, she takes the reader through the story of germination and growth of a tiny corn seed into a giant plant reaching high into the air, with roots extending over six feet into the ground. This book also discusses the make-up of soil and the amazing...
Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
"Compost Science for Gardeners demystifies the full range of composting methods and helps readers determine or select the best technique for their situation. This comprehensive, plain-language, science-based book covers everything from the inputs required to the beneficial impacts on the environment and soil health."--
8) Dirt
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Simple text and color photos provide step-by-step instructions for experiments with soil using the scientific method.
9) Soil basics
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to soil"--Provided by publisher.
10) The soil will save us!: how scientists, farmers, and foodies are healing the soil to save the planet
Author
Publisher
Rodale
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Journalist and bestselling author Kristin Ohlson makes an elegantly argued, passionate case for "our great green hope"—a way in which we can not only heal the land but also turn atmospheric carbon into beneficial soil carbon—and potentially reverse global warming.
Thousands of years of poor farming and ranching practices—and, especially, modern industrial agriculture—have led to the loss of up to 80 percent of carbon...
Thousands of years of poor farming and ranching practices—and, especially, modern industrial agriculture—have led to the loss of up to 80 percent of carbon...
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Down where worms wriggle and microbes squirm, there's a whole world waiting to be discovered... Under Your Feet delves beneath the Earth's surface and explores the diverse wonders hidden there. Encounter creatures of the deep and marvel at the mind-boggling size of the humongous fungus--the biggest organism in the world. Learn how one handful of ordinary soil contains more organisms than there are people on Earth, and carry out experiments using dirt...
12) Super soils
Author
Publisher
ABDO
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Dig into the world of geology with the Rock On! series! Super Soils introduces readers to what makes up soil, from humus and plants and animals to water and air. Chapters discuss how weathering, erosion, parent material, decay, bacteria, organic matter, climate, and time contribute to soil formation. Soil engineering comes to life with a real-world example, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Easy-to-read text and helpful diagrams break down complex concepts,...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
"Diane Miessler presents the science of soil health and shares the techniques she has used - including cover crops, constant mulching, and compost tea - to create and maintain rich, dark, crumbly soil that's teeming with life "--
14) Dirt cheap
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Birdie wants a very expensive soccer ball but has no money, so she starts selling dirt and learns some important lessons along the way.
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Building Soil is a simple book full of practical, up-to-date information about building healthy soils. Simple methods perfect for the home gardener's use put healthy, organic soil within everyone's reach. You don't need a degree in soil management to understand this book; you only need a yard or garden and the desire to improve it at the most basic level.
18) Soil
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces soil to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
"Soil Science for Gardeners is an easy-to-read, practical guide to the science behind a healthy soil ecosystem and thriving plants. The book debunks common myths, explains soil science basics, and provides the reader with the knowledge to create a personalized soil fertility improvement program for better plants."--
Author
Publisher
Child's World, Inc
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Scoop up some dirt. It's made of many things. What are dirt's ingredients? How is it made? What happens inside it? This simple, colorful book will make kids think differently about the dirt beneath their feet. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful images, these books provide the tools children need to start...
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