soils

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.

"Using common materials found in the home or school, students can perform simple, hands-on [earth science] experiments and find out what an aquifer is, if water ever disappears, and in what type of soil plants grow best. The follow-up section to every activity includes narrative that explains the scientific concepts of each experiment"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the hidden world of a vegetable garden through the seasons of the year, revealing a thriving world of insects and animals below the surface of growing vegetables.

"Up in the garden, the world is full of green--leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in thedirt there is a busy world of earthworms digging, snakes hunting, skunks burrowing, and all the other animals that make a garden their home. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden between the stalks, under the shade of leaves... and down in the dirt"--Publisher.

Most people don't think about the soil under their feet, but basic dirt can reveal a lot about Earth's past. Soil is formed from tiny grains of rock that existed many years ago. It can also form in the wake of landslides, volcanoes, and everyday weathering. This text takes readers underground to examine Earth's many kinds of soil, the microorganisms and inorganic matter that make it up, and the critical role it plays in ecosystems around the world. Helpful diagrams, fact boxes, and sidebars support the information-rich text, which supports elementary science curricula, and colorful images will keep readers engaged from start to finish.