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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Just as humans cannot grow without our supportive microbiome, neither can plants. Plant roots, bacterial sheathes, and long filaments of fungus all function together to support the plant's growth, enhancing the uptake of water and nutrients and improving soil structure. But what happens to this crucial symbiosis when you add unnecessary fertilizers?
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this exuberant and lyrical follow-up to the award-winning Over and Under the Snow, discover the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves . . . and down in the dirt. Explore the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year! Up in the garden, the world is full of green—leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt exists a busy world—earthworms dig, snakes...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Down where worms wriggle and microbes squirm, there's a whole world waiting to be discovered... Under Your Feet delves beneath the Earth's surface and explores the diverse wonders hidden there. Encounter creatures of the deep and marvel at the mind-boggling size of the humongous fungus - the biggest organism in the world. Learn how one handful of ordinary soil contains more organisms than there are people on Earth, and carry out experiments using...
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Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Brief text, sidebars, labeled illustrations, and humorous cartoons describe what it would be like to live without dirt, explaining how it has been used by humans over the centuries, from cave paintings to crop farming, and the exciting prospects for soil in the future.
Author
Series
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Compost Science for Gardeners demystifies the full range of composting methods and helps readers determine or select the best technique for their situation. This comprehensive, plain-language, science-based book covers everything from the inputs required to the beneficial impacts on the environment and soil health."--
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Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"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? This elementary science curriculum topic is explained through age-appropriate, accessible text, which highlights the importance of water and soil and how they help maintain the biodiversity of forests. A detailed glossary and informative...
8) Suelo
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Español
Description
El texto simple y las ilustraciones introducen a los lectores j̤venes al suelo y la formaci̤n del suelo.
11) Dirt cheap
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Birdie wants a very expensive soccer ball but has no money, so she starts selling dirt and learns some important lessons along the way.
Author
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date
1997
Language
English
Description
This comprehensive manual is designed to give archaeologists the necessary background knowledge in environmental science required to excavate and analyse archaeological sites by rivers and on floodplains. Part I covers the techniques for studying alluvial environments, while Part II reviews the literature on the archaeology of alluvial environments. An important theme running through the book is the interaction between climatic and cultural forces...
Author
Publisher
New Society Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Soil Science for Gardeners is an easy-to-read, practical guide to the science behind a healthy soil ecosystem and thriving plants. The book debunks common myths, explains soil science basics, and provides the reader with the knowledge to create a personalized soil fertility improvement program for better plants."--
Author
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Not all weeds are ugly uncontrollable brutes. Yes, they can be difficult and intimidating, but by learning how to grow weeds in unexpected ways you will become a better gardener with a more interesting garden. This book profiles over 50 weeds and shows you surprising ways to grow them, no matter what your garden type: from borders to boxes, sunny to shady, poor soil to rich, tropical to formal, Japanese-style to prairies. With interviews, tips and...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"This empowering and easy-to-use manual offers practical, long-term strategies for water management, with easy, do-it-yourself instructions and step-by-step photography to guide you through constructing and installing a variety of systems throughout your house and garden."--Back cover.
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