What Is Soil Made Of?
What Is Soil Made Of?

Author: Ellen Lawrence

Publisher: Down & Dirty: The Secrets of S

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781642807363

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Soil can be black, brown, red, yellow, or gray. It can be dry and crumbly or wet and sticky. There are many different types of soil, but they all have one thing in common--they are made mostly from rock! Inside this book, readers will discover how soil is formed and what ingredients make up soil. How do hard rocks become soft soil? How do plants become part of the soil when they die? And is animal poop really one of the ingredients in our gardens? Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. With its stunning photographs and surprising, high-interest facts about a material that most of us take for granted, the book makes learning about soil a lively, engaging experience.

Glossary of Soil Science Terms 2008
Glossary of Soil Science Terms 2008

Author: Soil Science Society of America

Publisher: ASA-CSSA-SSSA

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780891188513

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More than 1800 terms are included in this revised glossary. Subject matter includes soil physics, soil chemistry, soil biology and biochemistry, pedology, soil and water management and conservation, forest and range soils, nutrient management and soil and plant analysis, mineralogy, wetland soils, and soils and environmental quality. Two appendices on tabular information and designations for soil horizons and layers also are included.

Physical Geology
Physical Geology

Author: Steven Earle

Publisher:

Published: 2016-08-12

Total Pages: 628

ISBN-13: 9781537068824

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This is a discount Black and white version. Some images may be unclear, please see BCCampus website for the digital version.This book was born out of a 2014 meeting of earth science educators representing most of the universities and colleges in British Columbia, and nurtured by a widely shared frustration that many students are not thriving in courses because textbooks have become too expensive for them to buy. But the real inspiration comes from a fascination for the spectacular geology of western Canada and the many decades that the author spent exploring this region along with colleagues, students, family, and friends. My goal has been to provide an accessible and comprehensive guide to the important topics of geology, richly illustrated with examples from western Canada. Although this text is intended to complement a typical first-year course in physical geology, its contents could be applied to numerous other related courses.

Grow Your Soil!
Grow Your Soil!

Author: Diane Miessler

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2020-02-18

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1635862078

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Growing awareness of the importance of soil health means that microbes are on the minds of even the most casual gardeners. After all, anyone who has ever attempted to plant a thriving patch of flowers or vegetables knows that what you grow is only as good as the soil you grow it in. It is possible to create and maintain rich, dark, crumbly soil that’s teeming with life, using very few inputs and a no-till, no-fertilizer approach. Certified permaculture designer and lifelong gardener Diane Miessler presents the science of soil health in an engaging, entertaining voice geared for the backyard grower. She shares the techniques she has used — including cover crops, constant mulching, and a simple-but-supercharged recipe for compost tea — to transform her own landscape from a roadside dump for broken asphalt to a garden that stops traffic, starting from the ground up.

Studying Soil
Studying Soil

Author: Sally M. Walker

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1467710237

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Soil can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Sand is a soft soil that is found in deserts. Loam is soil that is great for growing plants. But how are these types of soils different? And how are they made? Explore the amazing world of soil in this book.

How Is Soil Made?
How Is Soil Made?

Author: Heather L. Montgomery

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2010-01-15

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0778791211

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How Is Soil Made introduces children to the concepts of organic and inorganic parts of soil, the nutrient cycles of plants, and decomposition. Complex processes such as weathering, erosion, and deposition are also made easy to understand.

Explore Soil!
Explore Soil!

Author: Kathleen Reilly

Publisher: Nomad Press

Published: 2015-09-21

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1619302977

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Soil! We walk on it, play in it, build with it, grow our food in it, and get antibiotics from it. But what exactly is soil? What makes it so important? Can we survive without it? In Explore Soil! With 25 Great Projects, young readers learn how vital soil is to our lives. It filters the water we drink and the air we breathe, and most of the food we eat either grows in soil or subsists on plants that grow there. Soil is a very important part of our daily diet! Activities such as exploring soil runoff, composting, and analyzing soil composition offer kids the chance to get their hands dirty while coming face to face with the study of soil. Kids learn concepts within the fields of life science and chemistry while discovering the dangers soil faces. Explore Soil offers fun, practical information about something kids already love: soil!

Know Soil, Know Life
Know Soil, Know Life

Author: David L. Lindbo

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780891189541

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Audience: Students studying environmental science or participating in an Envirothon or Science Olympiad will find Know Soil, Know Life is an easily accessible resource. Undergraduate students in introductory ecology and environmental science classes will have a manageable soils textbook. Scientists in related disciplines wildlife, forestry, geology, hydrology, biology, zoology will enjoy this engaging introduction to soils.

Factors of Soil Formation
Factors of Soil Formation

Author: Hans Jenny

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1994-01-01

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0486681289

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Masterpiece offers a detailed discussion of the nature of the earth's terrestrial environment, and a method of subdividing and studying it. 1941 edition.

Dirt
Dirt

Author: Natalie Myra Rosinsky

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1404800123

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Discusses the nature, uses, and importance of soil and the many forms of life that it supports.