Brief text explores how soil is formed, its layers, and its importance as a natural resource that living things need to survive.

"Up in the garden, the world is full of green--leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt there is a busy world of earthworms digging, snakes hunting, skunks burrowing, and all the other animals that make a garden their home. In this exuberant book, discover the wonder and activity that lie hidden between the stalks, under the shade of leaves . . . and down in the dirt."--

What are different types of soil made of, and just how is dirt made? In this title, students will get the opportunity to conduct experiments that will help them learn all they ever wanted to know about dirt! Kids will also get the chance to investigate what types of things live in dirt, and they will even get to make their own compost! Using everyday items that kids can easily find around the house, young students will turn into scientists as they...

Provides an overview of soil, discussing its formation, composition, and uses.

"In this book, readers learn what makes up soil."--

Featuring live action and animation, this movie examines the history and current state of the living organic matter that we come from and will later return to.

Presents experiments that explore the properties and erosion of soil, recycling, and organic waste.