soils

Presents an introduction to a garden, in simple text with illustrations, describing the soil, plant, flowers, and animals that live there.

Describes what soil is made of, different kinds of soil, and how things live and grow in soil. Presented in English and Spanish.

An introduction to different kinds of rocks and soils describing their characteristics, location, and uses. Includes study questions, activities, and experiments.

Provides information about soil, looking at the different layers of Earth, discussing soil formation, identifying various types of soil, and explaining what makes soil healthy.

Describes the formation of soil, the components of different kinds of soil, how soil sustains plant and animal life, and how farmers and others are using modern technology to fight erosion; and presents a hands-on demonstration about the size and permeability of soil particles.

An introduction to soil, its formation, importance, conservation, various kinds, and the plant and animal life found in it.

Simple text and color photographs depict the different types, locations, and composition of dirt.

Discusses the nature, uses, and importance of soil and the many forms of life that it supports.

Introduces simple scientific principles involving soil, and provides instructions for experiments that can be done at home to prove them. Includes full-color illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.