"Bee is spending another beautiful, boring day pollinating flowers in the backyard when a visitor named Flea gallops onto the scene on a dog's back. Flea is the one and only agent of the Fenced-in-Area Law Enforcement Agency (the F.L.E.A. for short) and she's heard about trouble in the compost heap: it's erupted into a wild frenzy, and Flea needs to investigate. Enlisting Bee in the investigation, the pair flies off to the scene of the crime, where they discover compost critters dancing, slime surfing, and playing games of dodge-poo. But is there more to this compost chaos than meets the eye?"--Provided by publisher.
Describes the ecosystem in a garbage dump, discussing what sorts of animals, insects, and bacteria live there, and includes "See for Yourself" projects.
Introduces creatures that live in compost heaps, including flies, slugs and snails, tunneling worms, millipedes, and others, and features photographs, activities, and an identification guide.
Describes what happens in a compost pile and how creatures, from bacteria and mites to millipedes and earthworms, aid in the process of turning compost into humus.
