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1) Dirt
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Language
English
Description
Brief text explores how soil is formed, its layers, and its importance as a natural resource that living things need to survive.
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English
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Since the dawn of agriculture, great civilizations have sunk into poverty after destroying their once fertile land. Today, few people realize how close we are to experiencing the same fate if we don't take action. In Growing a Revolution, geologist David R. Montgomery leads us on a journey through history and around the world to see how innovative farmers are ditching the plow, mulching cover crops, and adopting complex rotations to restore the soil....
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Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
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"A breakthrough book. No comprehensive horticultural library should be without it." -American Gardener
When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants, and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic substances. Teaming with Microbes offers an alternative to this vicious circle, and details how to garden in a way that strengthens, rather than destroys, the soil food web. You'll discover that healthy...
4) Soil
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Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"Describes what soil is and why it's important"--Provided by publisher.
9) Soil
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Series
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Franklin Watts, c1986
Pub. Date
[date of publication not identified]
Language
English
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Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
How Is Soil Made introduces the organic and inorganic components of soil; discusses plants need for nutrients, nutrient cycles, and decomposition; illustrates the weathering, erosion, deposition processes; and, concludes with why humans need to safeguard soil.
16) Explore soil!
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Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Combines facts and science activities to provide an introduction to soil and its essential role in everyday life, covering such practical topics as soil runoff, composting, and soil composition." --
17) Soil
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Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of soil, discussing its formation, composition, and uses.
19) Down to earth
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Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the components of soil, patterns of change, and erosion.
20) Soil
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Briefly describes the composition of different types of soil, the variety of plants and animals that live in it, and the necessity of soil to human life.
