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2) Dirt
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Playful illustrations and brief text explore how soil is formed, its layers, and its importance as a natural resource that living things need to survive.
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Dirt, soil, call it what you want—it's everywhere we go. It is the root of our existence, supporting our feet, our farms, our cities. This fascinating yet disquieting book finds, however, that we are running out of dirt, and it's no laughing matter. An engaging natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern times, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations explores the compelling idea that we are—and...
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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.
16) Down to earth
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Introduces the components of soil, patterns of change, and erosion.
18) Soil
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Provides an overview of soil, discussing its formation, composition, and uses.
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