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RHS Under Your Feet

Soil, Sand and other stuff
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RHS Under Your Feet introduces children to the fascinating world beneath the ground. It explores the ecosystems and creatures living within the soil, providing insight into how they contribute to plant life and the environment. Full of engaging illustrations and facts, the book inspires young readers to appreciate the hidden parts of nature right below them.
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This book may appeal to you if your child is curious about the world beneath their feet and loves exploring nature. It's a beautifully illustrated introduction to the fascinating ecosystems and creatures that inhabit the ground, making it perfect for young nature enthusiasts eager to learn about the wonders of the garden and beyond.

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Down where worms wriggle and microbes squirm, there's a whole world waiting to be discovered.

Under Your Feet delves beneath the Earth's surface and explores the diverse wonders hidden there. Encounter creatures of the deep and marvel at the mind-boggling size of the humongous fungus—the biggest organism in the world. Learn how one handful of ordinary soil contains more organisms than there are people on Earth, and carry out experiments using dirt from your own back garden.

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 plant experts, animal fanatics, geologists, and anyone who is curious about the ground we walk on.

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  • RHS Under Your Feet
    Down where worms wriggle and microbes squirm, there's a whole world waiting to be discovered. Under Your Feet delves beneath the Earth's surface and explores the diverse wonders hidden there. Encounter creatures of the deep and marvel at the mind-boggling size of the humongous fungus—the biggest organism in the world. Learn how one handful of ordinary soil contains more organisms...
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RHS Under Your Feet is praised for offering young ecologists an intriguing look beneath the soil, unveiling fascinating facts such as the sheer number of organisms in a single handful of earth. The book captivates its audience with its exploration of the hidden world beneath our feet, igniting curiosity and wonder about the natural environment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241412459

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 598g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Marc Redmile-Gordon is an expert in the crucial link between soil and climate change, and is part of the RHS's science team. Jackie Stroud is a soil scientist based at Rothamsted Research one of the oldest agricultural research stations in the world.

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