Soil, Silt, and Sand: Layers of the Underground

by Jody S. Rake

Overview

There’s more than just dirt below! Readers will learn about the layers and types of soil underground. Rocks, clay, sand, silt and all nonliving things underground are explored. Earth's core, mantle, and crust are also discussed.  Readers will also discover why we could not live without dirt, and why we need to protect it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491450635
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Underground Safari
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.12(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Jody Sullivan Rake specializes in writing about any and all animals. After earning a zoology degree from San Francisco State University, she became an educator and science writer at SeaWorld in San Diego. She still lives in San Diego.

Table of Contents

Soil is life!! — Kinds of soil — Loam, sweet loam — The layers below — Rock bottom — Water under the ground — To the center of the earth — Don't hurt the dirt!

Interviews

* Gives readers a tour of the underground from a bug’s eye view. * Readers will learn about everything that lives and grows underground. * Discusses different soil, layers, and why it’s important to protect this part of Earth. * Low-level text accessible to readers.