RHS Under Your Feet

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with 'Under Your Feet,' a captivating nature book designed for young explorers aged 7-9. Dive deep into the hidden wonders of the underground world, and uncover the incredible role that soil plays in sustaining life on Earth. Discover fascinating facts about the remarkable organisms that reside beneath our feet, such as the extraordinary star-faced mole and the incredible giant worms. Marvel at astonishing sizes, including the massive humongous fungus, which holds the title of the largest living organism on our planet.

This engaging book not only unravels the mysteries of soil composition but also introduces young readers to essential topics like soil's impact on climate change and its crucial role in food production. Through vivid illustrations and stunning photography, children will learn about the vibrant diversity of life that exists beneath the surface, including experiments to conduct using soil from their own backyards.

Created to ignite curiosity, 'Under Your Feet' is perfect for budding geologists, nature enthusiasts, and anyone eager to understand the vital connection between the soil and the environment. Celebrate the variety of natural landscapes across the globe with this eye-opening resource. Enjoy FREE shipping on this enlightening journey into the Earth's subterranean secrets, delivering knowledge to your doorstep in just 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241412459
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2020
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Pages: 64


Description:
Did you know that worm poo in soil helps plants grow? Find out why, and many more amazing facts about the underground world in this new nature book, perfect for 7-9 year olds.

This book takes you under the surface and explores the diverse wonders of the mysterious world hidden underground. Encounter incredible creatures that could be from another planet, including the star-faced mole and worms as big as snakes, and marvel at the mind-boggling size of the humongous fungus - the biggest organism in the world. This journey into the Earth is also a journey back in time, as prehistoric fossils tell a story of creatures who lived millions of years ago.

Discover all the stuff you never knew about the world under your feet, from what exactly soil is made of to the creepy crawly creatures who make it their home. Learn how one handful of ordinary soil contains more organisms than there are people on Earth, and carry out experiments using dirt from your back garden.

Soil is essential to life on Earth, and this book explains exactly how it impacts different areas of our lives - from the link between soil and climate change, to growing the food that we eat, and why we need to protect the ground. It celebrates the diversity of natural landscapes across the world, both the similarities and the fascinating differences.

Under Your Feet offers you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of the natural world and soil-dwelling creatures big and small. Bursting with colourful illustrations and photography, this is the perfect book for budding young geologists and anyone who is curious about the ground we walk on.

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.