A clear, hands-on introduction to soils and fertilizers that helps beginners learn by doing.
The book is designed so readers with no chemistry background can understand the material, using plain terms and practical examples.
This edition emphasizes classroom usefulness, with field and laboratory exercises following each chapter. It covers how soils form, their texture and structure, organic matter, soil water, plant-food materials, and relations to acidity and germ life. A wide range of demonstrations and practical activities supports active learning for students and teachers alike.
- Easy-to-follow explanations that start from everyday observations
- Chapter-by-chapter lab and field exercises to reinforce concepts
- Topics from soil formation and texture to water movement and nutrient availability
- Guidance for applying soil science to farming, teaching, and soil surveys
Ideal for readers of agricultural science, teacher primers, and anyone curious about how soils sustain plant growth.