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10) Looking at soil
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Uncover what makes the best soil for growing plants, and explore the composition of different kinds of soil.
13) Soil
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Presents information on the different types of soil, discussing why soil is important and the consequences of natural erosion.
14) Soil
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"Describes what soil is and why it's important"--Provided by publisher.
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Different Kinds of Soil will help children understand the composition of soil, its layers, and what organic and inorganic matter is found in soil. Comparisons of soil particles help describe different types of soil, soils from different climates, how soil type effects plant and animal life, and the value of fertile soil.
17) Dirt
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Playful illustrations and brief text explore how soil is formed, its layers, and its importance as a natural resource that living things need to survive.
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"In this book, readers will learn that there's far more to dirt and soil than the stuff you get on your sneakers or sweep off your front steps. Illustrations will show more about soil's origins and makeup, as well as the nutrients it provides for growing things. Projects and activities allow young geologists to put what they're learning into practice and get their hands dirty as they investigate the world beneath our feet"--Provided by publisher.
20) Soil
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"This book provides a simple and fun introduction to soil, discussing what soil is, how it is made and what we use it for. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing soil can be: from making houses with mud bricks and how crops grow in volcanic soil to how tree roots can break up rock"--From the publisher's web site.