Chemistry Basic Soil and Plants for Kids: How Nutrients, pH, and Living Science Connect Earth to Growing Things for Ages 8-12 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783690831406)

What really happens when a seed pushes through the soil and reaches for the sun?

Inside this illustrated nonfiction reader, young learners discover the real chemistry behind soil, roots, and the plants we grow - explained clearly, chapter by chapter, without overwhelming jargon.

• Explore what soil is actually made of - minerals, organic matter, water, and air
• Understand pH levels and why they matter for growing healthy plants
• Learn which nutrients feed roots and how fertilizers work at the chemical level
• Follow water and minerals as they travel from soil into stems and leaves
• Break down photosynthesis into simple chemical steps any reader can follow
• Meet the bacteria and fungi that power the nitrogen cycle underground
• Discover how plants make their own defensive chemicals to survive
• Find out how composting rebuilds soil health naturally
• Understand soil pollution - what causes it and how scientists work to fix it

Who this is for:
This reader is ideal for curious children ages 8-12 who want to understand why science works, not just what happens. It is a strong fit for homeschool families building earth science or chemistry units, classroom teachers looking for a readable supplement to life science and environmental curricula, and parents who want a chapter-based nonfiction title their child can work through independently.

Each chapter builds on the last, so readers grow their understanding progressively - from the ground up, literally. No prior science background is needed.

If your child has ever asked why plants need fertilizer, what makes soil dark, or how a tiny seed knows what to do - this is the reader that answers those questions with real chemistry.

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Author: Khasan Laudry
ISBN-10: 3690831407
ISBN-13: 9783690831406
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Language: English
Published: 05/03/2026
Pages: 118
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.25d