soil animals

Describes the characteristics and habits of a variety of insects and animals that live in the soil or in caves.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of the animals living under rocks and in the soil including the slug, millipede, earthworm, and ant.

Briefly describes some of the animals that make their homes underground, including moles, prairie dogs, and woodchucks.

Describes the habitations and way of life of various animals that live underground, including the European badger, prairie dog, and African termite.

Describes the various animals that use the same burrow as a home throughout the seasons.

Introduces animals that live all or part of their lives under the ground, such as moles, earthworms, and rabbits. A special flashlight for illuminating the illustrations is included.

Presents a look at what soil is, how it evolved, how it supports life, and why it wears out, and includes profiles of the plants and animals that form the ecosystem of healthy soil and explains how to nurture them.

Illustrations and simple text teach children about bugs.

Introduces some of the different animals that live or spend lots of time underground. Written in two reading levels for parents and children to read together.