Dirt: The Scoop on Soil (Amazing Science) - Softcover

Rosinsky, Natalie M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1404803319 ISBN 13: 9781404803312

Publisher: Picture Window Books, 2002

Synopsis

Dig in to the wondrous world of dirt! In this introduction to soil, young science and nature lovers will discover  the components of dirt, how it’s made, and how to maintain healthy soil for the environment. Alongside charming illustrations, award-winning author Natalie M. Rosinsky delivers fun, fact-filled text for an engaging read-aloud or beginning read-alone. Includes hands-on experiments!

About this title

About the Author:

Natalie M. Rosinsky is the award-winning author of more than 90 publications. She writes about history, social studies, economics, popular culture, and science. Natalie earned graduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has been a high school teacher and college professor as well as a corporate trainer. She lives and writes in Mankato, Minnesota.

Review:

Part of the Amazing Science series, this colorfully illustrated picture book introduces components of soil, including humus, clay, silt, sand, and rocks and pebbles; how humus is made from organic material; and how to keep dirt ""healthy."" A list of experi --Book Links

About this edition

• Publisher: Picture Window Books
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1404803319
• ISBN 13: 9781404803312
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Sheree Boyd