| Sand and Soil: Earth's Building Blocks Contributor(s): Gurney, Beth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0778714179 ISBN-13: 9780778714170 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $29.07 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: November 2004 Annotation: Sand and soil are both formed from the rock. Types of soil form depending on the climate in different parts of the world. Without soil, plants and crops could not grow and animals and wildlife will not live. Children will learn how soil and sand are formed, the importance of soil, soil erosion and pollution concerns, and the types of sand and soil. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Rocks & Minerals - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
| Dewey: 631.4 |
| LCCN: 2004012810 |
| Lexile Measure: 980 |
| Series: Rocks, Minerals, and Resources |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 8.74" W x 11.26" (0.88 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 83790 Reading Level: 6.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sand and soil are both formed from rock. Intended for ages 7-14, this book helps children learn how soil and sand are formed, the importance of soil, soil erosion and pollution concerns, and the types of sand and soil. It includes topics such as the ancient practices of farming; how deserts, sand dunes, and quicksand are formed; and more. |