Looking Into Soil
- ISBN-10
- 1503835200
- ISBN-13
- 9781503835207
- Category
- Soil science
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020
- Author
- Emma Huddleston
Description
Explore soil's layers from the nutrient-rich topsoil to the rocky base. Learn about the cycle of life and decay, soil's organic and inorganic materials, and the ways soil supports life on Earth. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.
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