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Author
Series
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
c2015.
Language
English
Description
"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."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Westcliffe Publishers
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
"Colorado's booming population and recent drought have made wise water use a top priority in the Centennial State. Whether you're establishing a new Xeriscape or you wish to transform your existing landscape into a lush yet water-thrifty oasis, Xeriscape Colorado shows you exactly how. Landscape designer Connie Lockhart Ellefson and Denver Water's David Winger take you step by step through the seven principles of Xeriscape: planning and design, soil...
4) Dirt
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
Brief text explores how soil is formed, its layers, and its importance as a natural resource that living things need to survive.
Author
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Roy is a West Highland terrier who loves to dig in the dirt and mud; sometimes he buries things, and sometimes he finds things, but mostly he just likes to dig--even though he does not like the bath that may follow the digging.
6) Dirty Gert
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Little Gert loves to play in the dirt so much that she turns into a tree.
Author
Publisher
Cool Springs Press, Home and Garden Experts
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
How do you recognize healthy soil? How much can your existing soil be improved? What are the best amendments to use for your soil? Let Building soil answer your questions and be your guide on gardening from the ground up! Fertilizing, tilling, weed management, and irrigation all affect the quality of your soil. Using author Elizabeth Murphy's detailed instructions, anyone can become a successful soil-based gardener, whether you want to start a garden...
9) Soils
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Young readers will be amazed to learn about soil and why it is so important for life on Earth. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
10) We love the dirt
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
The people, animals, and objects on the farm explain their relationship with the dirt, which is used and needed by all.
Author
Series
Special publication volume 43
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
Description
"The purpose of this book is to assist Colorado homebuyers and homeowners in reducing damage caused by swelling soils. Although risks from swelling soils cannot be completely eliminated, they can be significantly reduced through proper site investigation, design, construction, landscaping, and maintenance practices. An awareness of these topics may be critical for the Colorado homewoner whose house is built on swelling soils."--Cover.
15) Earth Day fun
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Sid and his friends look into exactly what dirt is when they prepare to plant a tree for Earth Day.
16) Using Soil
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Introduces soil, describing how it is formed into its different types, how it used, and how erosion occurs.
18) Plant secrets
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Learn all about the secrets of plant growth and plant cycles, & then laugh at all the funny things that happen under water and how animals use air bubbles.
19) The earth
Author
Publisher
Creative Editions
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
English
Description
A simple description of soil, including its physical makeup, and its importance in maintaining life.
Author
Publisher
Two Lions
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
While Nell and her dog, Rusty, dig in their yard, Norman, the boy next door who hates getting dirty, looks on until he finally decides to join in the fun. In the spring when trees unfreeze and grass grows green and pansies say, "Please plant me!" Nell and her dog, Rusty, can't wait to dig in dirt just right for digging. But Norman, their neighbor, says "Ewww!" to digging and dirt.
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