Learn about how different soil compositions encourage the growth of different kinds of plants.

From slimy worms to growing plants, learn all about soil and the things that depend on it in five easy-to-read chapters. This book captivates young readers through vibrant, full-color photographs. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

" Discover why dirt is an important resource in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. What's so great about dirt? A lot, actually! In this Pebble Explore book, discover how this often overlooked - or even annoying - part of nature is essential to our world. We need dirt to grow crops and construct buildings and roads. Dirt is even important to the air we breathe! With eye-popping photographs, quick facts, and beyond-the-book...

"Water and soil serve as important parts of the natural world, and without them, forests would cease to exist. How do these two essential parts of nature work together to keep animals and plants alive in forests?"--Provided by publisher.

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

"This amazing book utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about different types of rocks and soil. Instead of using words alone to explain the appearance and composition of different types of rocks and soil, this book conveys information with accurately-sized photographs. Simple, leveled text helps readers access this information and build vocabulary"--

Discusses the causes and damaging effects of oil spills and ways to protect the land and sea from oil pollution.

Discusses soil composition and earth's geology. Includes activities and experiments.