Different kinds of soil / Molly Aloian.

Author/creator Aloian, Molly
Format Book
Publication InfoSt. Catharines, Ont. ; New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., ©2009.
Description32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Subjects

SeriesEverybody digs soil
Everybody digs soil. ^A1035976
Contents What is soil? -- Layers of soil -- Soil chemistry -- Humus -- Textures and types -- Sandy soil -- Silty soil -- Clay soil -- Ages of soil -- Soil and climate -- Soil and nature -- Soil and people -- Caring for soil.
Abstract Different Kinds of Soil will help children understand the composition of soil, its layers, and what organic and inorganic matter is found in soil. Comparisons of soil particles help describe different types of soil, soils from different climates, how soil type effects plant and animal life, and the value of fertile soil.
General noteIncludes index.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
LCCN 2009042779
ISBN9780778754138 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0778754138 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780778754008 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)
ISBN0778754006 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)

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