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Lawrence, Ellen

What's Soil Made Of?

24 pp. | Bearport | November, 2015 | Library ISBN 978-1-62724-834-1 $23.93
(3) K-3 Down & Dirty: The Secrets of Soil series. In a series that explores soil science, these accessible volumes explain how organic and inorganic substances enrich soil, how animal behavior contributes to its composition, and the differences between dirt and soil (e.g., plants can't grow in dirt). Well-labeled close-up photos and diagrams enhance the accessible texts. A "Science Lab" section at the end of each book contains a related soil experiment. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Down & Dirty: The Secrets of Soil titles: Dirt or Soil, How Do Animals Help Make Soil, and What's Soil Made Of?.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

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