Soil erosion and how to prevent it / Natalie Hyde.

Author/creator Hyde, Natalie
Format Book
Publication InfoSt. Catharines, Ont. ; New York : Crabtree, ©2010.
Description32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Subjects

SeriesEverybody digs soil
Everybody digs soil. ^A1035976
Contents The value of soil -- How soil is made -- Wasting away -- Erosion by water -- Wind and ice -- All natural erosion -- The human effect -- Pollution -- Impact on wildlife -- Effects on humans -- Stop it -- Better farming -- How you can help.
Abstract Soil Erosion and How to Prevent It helps young readers comprehend the impact of erosion on all life. This title addresses the value of soil, how soil is created, weathering, erosion, deposition, soil pollutants, natural versus human-induced erosion, impact on plants and animals, causes of erosion, and kid-friendly steps to preventing erosion.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
LCCN 2009042782
ISBN9780778754169 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0778754162 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780778754039 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)
ISBN0778754030 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)
Stock number1308130 QBI

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