The first book in a gorgeously illustrated new natural science series for children, produced in collaboration with the National Trust. You’ll never look at soil the same way again!
What’s the point of soil? What’s it ever done for us? From hosting billions of worms to minibeasts and microbes, to being the home of fungi that could allow trees to talk, to providing enough nutrients to feed a planet . . . soil is a muddy, magical, marvellous miracle!
Although aimed at younger children, this book would be a perfect way to introduce the basics of Rocks and Soils, also with references food chains, mini beasts, different biomes and microbes!
Jam-packed full of knowledge and bright and colourful illustrations, this book is a perfect read for those wanting to know more about what is underground beneath our feet. It would be great to read aloud to challenge and extend fact-hungry children.
The book is written with the younger reader in mind, but doesn’t shy away from using scientific vocabulary, with key words and information in bold font so they stand out to the reader. I can see lots of opportunities for reading across the curriculum, as well as learning opportunities that could be inspired by this captivating text.
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Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Would you recommend the book for use in primary schools?
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