soils

Describes the properties and uses of soil and its importance to life on Earth.

Describes the cycle of soil decomposition and the water cycle, as well as how to develop a compost pile for recycling pea pods and other garden products into compost to feed a garden.

Text, colorful photographs, and illustrations describe the physiology of the earthworm and the useful service it performs for man.

Brief text explores how soil is formed, its layers, and its importance as a natural resource that living things need to survive.

An introduction to soil that defines what it is, describes its layers, and discusses what makes it healthy.

Text and photographs explore why worms are necessary for soil.

"Plants need soil, water, and sunlight to grow. Plant parts are specially adapted to meet the life needs of plants.".

Explains what soil is made of and describes its uses, such as drainage, farming, composting, and building.

Featuring live action and animation, this movie examines the history and current state of the living organic matter that we come from and will later return to.

Young readers will learn that celery and peppers grow in warm places and some vegetables grow under the ground. Discover these and other intriguing facts about vegetables.