Is All Soil the Same? (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781627248365)

Sandy, crumbly, muddy, rocky, red, brown, gray--all these words can be used to describe soil. Some soil is soft and black and smells of wet leaves. By contrast, another kind is dry, orange, and as hard as rock. Inside this book, readers will discover that it's the ingredients that make up soil that give it so many different forms. Why is soil in a desert different from soil in a forest? What is the silvery-gray soil on the slopes of a volcano made of? And which types of soil are best for growing plants? Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. With its stunning photographs and surprising, high-interest facts about a material that most of us take for granted, the book makes learning about soil a lively, engaging experience.

Author: Ellen Lawrence
ISBN-10: 1627248366
ISBN-13: 9781627248365
Publisher: Bearport Books
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2015
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.00w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 177314 / Is All Soil the Same?


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2015 pg. 10
Booklist 12/15/2015 pg. 45
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 pg. 167 - Recommended, Satisfactory