Bibliograph

Different kinds of soil, Molly Aloian

Type

Label

Different kinds of soil, Molly Aloian

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Different kinds of soil

Oclc number

449847879

Responsibility statement

Molly Aloian

Series statement

Everybody digs soil

Summary

Different Kinds of Soil will help children understand the composition of soil, its layers, and what organic and inorganic matter is found in soil. Comparisons of soil particles help describe different types of soil, soils from different climates, how soil type effects plant and animal life, and the value of fertile soil

Table Of Contents

What is soil? -- Layers of soil -- Soil chemistry -- Humus -- Textures and types -- Sandy soil -- Silty soil -- Clay soil -- Ages of soil -- Soil and climate -- Soil and nature -- Soil and people -- Caring for soil

Target audience

juvenile

Classification