
Earth Rocks: Soil
Richard Spilsbury(Author)
Wayland (Publisher)
Published on 14. March 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-5263-0202-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book goes on a journey underground to examine the many kinds of soil, microorganisms and inorganic matter that make it, and the critical role it plays in ecosystems around the world.
Most people don't think about the soil under their feet, but basic dirt can reveal a lot about Earth's past. Soil is formed from tiny grains of rock that existed many years ago. It can also form in the wake of landslides, volcanoes, and everyday weathering.
Helpful diagrams, fact boxes, and sidebars support the information-rich text, which supports KS2 and KS3 science curriculum, and colourful images will keep readers engaged from start to finish.
Most people don't think about the soil under their feet, but basic dirt can reveal a lot about Earth's past. Soil is formed from tiny grains of rock that existed many years ago. It can also form in the wake of landslides, volcanoes, and everyday weathering.
Helpful diagrams, fact boxes, and sidebars support the information-rich text, which supports KS2 and KS3 science curriculum, and colourful images will keep readers engaged from start to finish.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
162 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5263-0202-1 (9781526302021)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Richard Spilsbury has worked in educational publishing for more than 20 years and has written on a variety of subjects, from climate change and food and farming to art history and design.
Content
1: Secret Soil
2: From Rocks to Soil
3: Moving Rocks
4: Sudden Soils
5: Plants in Soil
6: Recyclers
7: Animals in Soil
8: Different Soils
9: Soils Around the World
10: Using Soil
11: Spoiling Soil
12: Super Soil
13: Rock Your World!
14: Glossary
15: Further Reading
16: Index
2: From Rocks to Soil
3: Moving Rocks
4: Sudden Soils
5: Plants in Soil
6: Recyclers
7: Animals in Soil
8: Different Soils
9: Soils Around the World
10: Using Soil
11: Spoiling Soil
12: Super Soil
13: Rock Your World!
14: Glossary
15: Further Reading
16: Index