Pathfinder for Soil
(3rd Grade Science Competency Goal 2)

Books	Keywords Phrases	Dewey Decimal Numbers	Videos/DVDs	Websites	People/Places

Ross, Michael Elsohn, Re-cycles. Brookfield, Conn. : Millbrook Press, c2002.
Summary: Describes the cycle of soil decomposition and the water cycle, as well as how to develop a compost pile for recycling peapods and other garden products into compost to feed a garden.
Call Number 551.3 ROS

Bial, Raymond. A handful of dirt. New York : Walker, c2000.
Summary: Discusses the nature and importance of soil and the many forms of life it supports.
Reading Level: 7.0
Call Number 577.5 BIA

Flanagan, Alice K. Soil. Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, c2001.
Summary: Briefly describes the composition of different types of soil, the variety of plants and animals that live in it, and the necessity of soil to human life.
Reading Level: 3.5
Call Number 577.5 FLA

Dixon, Norma. Lowdown on earthworms. Allston, Mass. : Fitzherny & Whiteside, c2005.
Summary: Discusses a worm's anatomy, life cycle, habitat, and behavior. Includes directions for making a wormery and a worm composting bin.
Reading Level: 5.3
Call Number 592 DIX

Lackner, Michelle Myers. Toil in the soil. Brookfield, Conn. : Millbrook Press, c2001.
Summary: Depicts the life of an earthworm including its diet, seasonal activity, and value to the soil.
Reading Level: 3.7
Call Number 592 LAC

Ditchfield, Christin. Soil. New York : Children's Press, c2002.
Summary: Presents various types of soil and describes how soil helps humans, plants, and animals.
Reading Level: 4.8
Call Number 631.4 DIT

Oxlade, Chris. Soil. Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2002.
Summary: A simple presentation of information about soil, including its composition, properties, and some of its uses.
Reading Level: 3.7
Call Number 631.4 OXL

Richardson, Adele, Soil. Mankato, Minn. : Bridgestone Books, 2002.
Summary: Discusses the different types of soil, its properties, erosion, pollution, and how humans can protect soil.
Reading Level: 4.1
Call Number 631.4 RIC

Winckler, Suzanne, Soil. Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, c1994.
Summary: Discusses the formation and the role of different types of soils and how they have been endangered through unwise farming, mining, and grazing.
Reading Level: 7.6
Call Number 631.4 WIN
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Soil
Compost

577.5, 592, 631.4

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Burrud, John. All about soil. Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media, 2005.
Summary: Presents many facts about soil including how it is formed, the different types of soil and why soil is important.
Call Number DVD 551.3 ALL

LearnNC’s links to the best educational websites about soil, chosen especially for NC’s third graders:
http://www.learnnc.org/students/3/topics/soil-3

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NC Board for Licensing of Soil Scientists
659 Cary Towne Blvd., PMB 281
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 851-8963
ncblss@earthlink.net

Department of Soil Science
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
NC State University

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