Soil: Digging Into Earth's Vital Resource (Exploring Science)

Features

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Published by: Compass Point Books January 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0756508576
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0756508579
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Weighs: 8 ounces

About The Author
Darlene R. Stille is a Capstone Press author.

Reader Reviews
This is the best soil book that I have read. It contains excellent detail and a lot of information. For example, "Soil is a mixture of air, water, mineral particles, and decayed (or rotted) plants and animals. Scientists call the mineral particles inorganic material. The particles made up of dead plants and animals are called organic material." Covers such topics as soil components, formation, types, and conservation. Also covers organic farming and composting. Includes interesting topics such as african mud cloth, soil orders, solving crime with soils and pH. The book design is orderly and there are photos as well as illustrations. Mentions the occupation of pedologist or soil scientist. There are lists of additional resources, a glossary, and an index. Karen Woodworth Roman, Children's Science Book Review