Life In The Soil
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Life In The Soil
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Author : James B. Nardi
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2009-09-15
Life In The Soil written by James B. Nardi and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-15 with Science categories.
Leonardo da Vinci once mused that “we know more about the movement of celestial bodies than about the soil underfoot,” an observation that is as apt today as it was five hundred years ago. The biological world under our toes is often unexplored and unappreciated, yet it teems with life. In one square meter of earth, there lives trillions of bacteria, millions of nematodes, hundreds of thousands of mites, thousands of insects and worms, and hundreds of snails and slugs. But because of their location and size, many of these creatures are as unfamiliar and bizarre to us as anything found at the bottom of the ocean. Lavishly illustrated with nearly three hundred color illustrations and masterfully-rendered black and white drawings throughout, Life in the Soil invites naturalists and gardeners alike to dig in and discover the diverse community of creatures living in the dirt below us. Biologist and acclaimed natural history artist James B. Nardibegins with an introduction to soil ecosystems, revealing the unseen labors of underground organisms maintaining the rich fertility of the earth as they recycle nutrients between the living and mineral worlds. He then introduces readers to a dazzling array of creatures: wolf spiders with glowing red eyes, snails with 120 rows of teeth, and 10,000-year-old fungi, among others. Organized by taxon, Life in the Soil covers everything from slime molds and roundworms to woodlice and dung beetles, as well as vertebrates from salamanders to shrews. The book ultimately explores the crucial role of soil ecosystems in conserving the worlds above and below ground. A unique and illustrative introduction to the many unheralded creatures that inhabit our soils and shape our environment aboveground, Life in the Soil will inform and enrich the naturalist in all of us.
The World Beneath Our Feet
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Author : James B. Nardi
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2003
The World Beneath Our Feet written by James B. Nardi and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Ecology categories.
Uncovering a secret world teeming with life, The World Beneath Our Feet profiles more than 100 creatures that live and work in ordinary, everyday dirt, describing a veritable underground empire just below our feet. From the smallest of bacteria to the denizens of the duff -- such as gophers and groundhogs -- each entry includes an elegant drawing of the subject, a fact box containing scientific statistics, and an essay about the life, role, and curious features of the creature. The 25-page "goings-on in the ground" section introduces the reader to soil -- what it is, how it supports life, how it evolved, and why it wears out -- and provides a context with which to understand how and why it needs the decomposing and recycling skills of animals. Appendixes discuss erosion and the dos and don'ts of composting, including how to build a compost center in your backyard. Backmatter includes a glossary of earth-related terms, websites, further reading, and an index.
Life In A Bucket Of Soil
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Author : Alvin Silverstein
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2013-06-10
Life In A Bucket Of Soil written by Alvin Silverstein and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-10 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Grade-schoolers learn how ants, snails, slugs, beetles, earthworms, spiders, and other subterranean creatures live, breed, interact, move about, defend themselves, and more.
Life In The Soil
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Author : Lindsey Lowe
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2019-12-15
Life In The Soil written by Lindsey Lowe and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
There's more to soil than just dirt! With the help of this exciting volume, readers will see what's lurking in the soil, including microscopic organisms, worms, and snails. Educational activities encourage readers to get their hands dirty and see what soil is all about. Step-by-step instructions and accessible text ensure readers of many levels can complete these activities, which support and reinforce key elementary science curricula. Colorful images hold readers' attention and encourage a deeper understanding of the content.
Life In The Soil
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Author : John Farndon
language : en
Publisher: Blackbirch Press, Incorporated
Release Date : 2004
Life In The Soil written by John Farndon and has been published by Blackbirch Press, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Describes the characteristics of soil and the types of plants and animals that survive in it. Includes instructions for activities such as making a wormery.
Microbial Life In The Soil
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Author : Tsutomu Hattori
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
Microbial Life In The Soil written by Tsutomu Hattori and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Science categories.
Microbes in the soil. Microbes in the history of the earth. Characterization and distribution of microbes in the soil. Living processes of microbes in the soil. Physiological basis of microbial life in the soil. Interactions between microbes in the soil. The microenvironmentof microbes in the soil (1) Colloidal level. The microenvironment of microbes in the soil (2) Aggregate level. Role of microbes in the soil. Plant growth and microbes in the soil. Geochemical changes and microbes in the soil.
Out Of The Earth
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Author : Daniel Hillel
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1992-09-30
Out Of The Earth written by Daniel Hillel and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-09-30 with Nature categories.
A moving tribute to the physical and spiritual properties of nature's richestelement by one of the world's leading soil conservationists.
Life In The Soil In Touch With Nature
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Author : Blackbirch Press
language : en
Publisher: Blackbirch Press, Incorporated
Release Date : 2004-03
Life In The Soil In Touch With Nature written by Blackbirch Press and has been published by Blackbirch Press, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Know Soil Know Life
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Author : David L. Lindbo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Know Soil Know Life written by David L. Lindbo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Feeds categories.
Audience: Students studying environmental science or participating in an Envirothon or Science Olympiad will find Know Soil, Know Life is an easily accessible resource. Undergraduate students in introductory ecology and environmental science classes will have a manageable soils textbook. Scientists in related disciplines wildlife, forestry, geology, hydrology, biology, zoology will enjoy this engaging introduction to soils.
Out Of The Earth
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Author : Daniel Hillel
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1992-09-30
Out Of The Earth written by Daniel Hillel and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-09-30 with Nature categories.
A moving tribute to the physical and spiritual properties of nature's richestelement by one of the world's leading soil conservationists.