soils

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes what soil is, how it is formed, why it is important to plants, animals, and humans, the different kinds of soil, and why it must be preserved.

Simple text and pictures explore how rocks, soil, and sand form and are shaped, briefly covering such topics as erosion.

Young readers will be exposed to the various stages of plant growth and development in this volume, which touches upon critical science curriculum topics.

A book for middle school students about exploring field investigations through science research projects.

Follows a corn plant from tiny seed to giant plant in an explanation of how air and water combine with seed, soil, and sun to grow food.

Vibrant photos and age-appropriate critical thinking questions help young readers build nonfiction learning skills and learn about backhoes.

Text and pictures introduce young readers to the science of soil.

"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.

Readers will learn how living things are classified, the environments in which they live, what ecosystems and biomes are, and the place and role of humans within the biosphere.

Readers will learn about the factors that determine weather and climate, the difference between them, and exactly why long-term forecasts are so complicated.