Description: What is soil? Who lives in dirt? How does earth help things grow? The answers are within this fun- and fact-filled picture book. Just follow the gardening, star-nosed mole in the colorful outfits . . . and dig in! This beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to the basics of soil science with a creative presentation of the subject matter and an easy-to-follow do-it-yourself experiment. The text also includes Common Core-aligned activities for further classroom learning. "Sprightly illustrations featuring a mole sporting a cheerful wardrobe of play clothes brighten a straightforward text about the formation and importance of soil . . . A quick, pleasant introduction to earth science."-School Library Journal The Jump into Science series presents introductory science topics in an engaging picture book format with a character guide who helps readers understand the more challenging information. Other titles in the series include installments on sand, the sun, and stars. Stephen M. Tomecek (a.k.a. "The Dirtmeister®") is the Executive Director and founder of Science Plus, Inc. Steve began his professional career as a geologist (yes, he's a real scientist!). The title "Dirtmeister" was hung on him over 20 years ago by his students at the New York Botanical Gardens where he taught courses in soil science. He served as the Associate Director for the Science Museum of Long Island and as the Science Program Supervisor for the New York Hall of Science. He currently serves as a writer and science consultant for the National Geographic Society, Scholastic, Inc, and Chelsea House. In the past he has written and has helped to develop web sites for Discovery Communications, the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, and Los Alamos Labs. Steve has written over 45 nonfiction books for both teachers and kids.
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EAN: 9781426323621
UPC: 9781426323621
ISBN: 9781426323621
MPN: N/A
Book Title: Dirt
Number of Pages: 32 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Disney Publishing Worldwide
Topic: Animals / Insects, Spiders, Etc., Science & Nature / Earth Sciences / General, Science & Nature / General (See Also Headings under Animals or Technology)
Item Height: 0.1 in
Publication Year: 2016
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Item Weight: 4.9 Oz
Item Length: 8.9 in
Author: Steve Tomecek
Book Series: Jump Into Science Ser.
Item Width: 10.7 in
Format: Trade Paperback
