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K-3Green Kid's Guide to Gardening series.
Illustrated by
Laura Zarrin.
These books offer advice on how to care for a garden using organic methods. The text, though occasionally oversimplified to the point of being vague or incorrect, may be a good starting point for young home or school gardeners. Clear illustrations demonstrate the environmentally friendly techniques and ideas, such as building a compost bin or using soapy water to kill bugs. Glos., ind. Review covers these A Green Kid's Guide to Gardening titles: A Green Kid's Guide to Composting, A Green Kid's Guide to Garden Pest Removal, A Green Kid's Guide to Organic Fertilizers, and A Green Kid's Guide to Preventing Plant Diseases.