Aloian, Molly.

Different kinds of soil / Molly Aloian. - St. Catharines, Ont. ; New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2010. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. - Everybody digs soil. .

GRL: P

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

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.

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.

ISBN: 9780778754138 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0778754138 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780778754008 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) 0778754006 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2009042779

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Soils.
Soil chemistry.

LC Class. No.: S591.3 / .A36 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 631.4

National Agricultural Library Call No.: jS591.3 / .A45 2010