Soil
by Melissa Stewart
Heinemann Library, 2002
for grades 3–5
ISBN 978–1‑40340–096‑3
Purchase this book at your local independent bookseller or Amazon.com.
What could be more interesting than a book about dirt and all the creepy crawly critters living there? This book looks at kinds of soil, components of soil, life in the soil, and how much we depend on soil.
Honors and Awards
- AAAS Books for Children Holiday Gift Guide
Behind the Book
“For years, my editor had been saying he wanted to work on a book about dirt. Most people wrinkled their noses, but I agreed — dirt is cool. I guess that’s one reason he called me when he was looking for someone to write the book of his dreams.”
Series at a Glance
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Rocks and Minerals
by Melissa Stewart
Heinemann Library, 2002
for grades 3–5
ISBN 978–1‑40340–096‑3
Purchase this book at your local independent bookseller or Amazon.com.