SCIENCE
Lawrence, Ellen

Is All Soil the Same?

(3) K-3 Down & Dirty: The Secrets of Soil series. In a series that explores soil science, this accessible volume describes different soil types, including rusty, sticky, and volcanic. Well-labeled close-up photos and diagrams enhance the brief text, which explains the make-up of (e.g., rocks, organic matter, iron) and uses for (adobe houses, peat bogs) various soils. The "Science Lab" section contains a soil experiment. Reading list. Glos., ind.

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