Book cover is slightly curved, has some rubbing/light indentations, and a few bumped corners. otherwise still bright and sturdy. Binding is separating from spine but still very solid, pages are clean and bright. Overall a solid copy with clean interior.

Seller Inventory # 1038578

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

The World Beneath Our Feet: A Guide to Life in the Soil

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

2003

Language

English

ISBN 10

0195139909

ISBN 13

9780195139907

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Good

Seller catalogs

Nature

About this title

Synopsis

Uncovering a secret world teeming with life, The World Beneath Our Feet profiles more than 100 creatures that live and work in ordinary, everyday dirt, describing a veritable underground empire just below our feet. From the smallest of bacteria to the denizens of the duff -- such as gophers and groundhogs -- each entry includes an elegant drawing of the subject, a fact box containing scientific statistics, and an essay about the life, role, and curious features of the creature. The 25-page "goings-on in the ground" section introduces the reader to soil -- what it is, how it supports life, how it evolved, and why it wears out -- and provides a context with which to understand how and why it needs the decomposing and recycling skills of animals. Appendixes discuss erosion and the dos and don'ts of composting, including how to build a compost center in your backyard. Backmatter includes a glossary of earth-related terms, websites, further reading, and an index.

About the Author

James B. Nardi, Biologist, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

As part of San Jose's reading community since 1970, we have provided the city with a great general reading bookstore designed for those who love to browse. Our location (with nearly 4,000 square feet of books) is 1066 The Alameda in San Jose, California, just a few blocks from downtown. Our regular store hours are Mon-Thurs, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sun, 12 to 7 p.m.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Recycle Bookstore
CA, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

In business since 1962.

Shipping Terms

Buy with confidence! We package your order professionally. In business since 1962.

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Most books are shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. California residents add the sales tax applicable in their county.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 5.75	US$ 12.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.