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How is soil made? / Heather L. Montgomery.
| Author/creator | Montgomery, Heather L. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | St. Catharines, Ont. ; New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., ©2010. |
| Description | 32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Everybody digs soil Everybody digs soil. ^A1035976 |
| Contents | What is soil? -- All about humus -- Nutrients in soil -- Nutrient cycles -- Water for life -- Fresh air -- Weathering rock -- Break it down -- Carried away -- Dumped on the land -- Soil and climate -- Soil takes it's time -- Soil conservation. |
| Abstract | How Is Soil Made introduces the organic and inorganic components of soil; discusses plants need for nutrients, nutrient cycles, and decomposition; illustrates the weathering, erosion, deposition processes; and, concludes with why humans need to safeguard soil. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009042780 |
| ISBN | 9780778754015 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0778754014 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780778754145 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0778754146 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 631.4 M7667H | ✔ Available | Place Hold |