They may seem like just more creepy crawlies, but without earthworms working hard on our dirt, we'd have a very difficult time growing our flowers, our trees, and even our food.
Filled with interesting, easy-to-understand facts, Lowdown on Earthworms is the perfect introduction to these unsung heroes.
From the myth that cutting a worm in half will create two worms, to their unique reproductive capabilities, all the need-to-know facts are here.
Author Norma Dixon also provides her readers with several projects and activities to better acquaint us with earthworms and all the great work they do. Children can make a worm-watching terrarium, a worm composter, and even a worm-listening device of their own.
First in a series of nature books that will include mollusks and flies.
"An appealingly enthusiastic approach to biology that just about every reader will be able to participate in."
— Kirkus Reviews
"A useful addition to libraries."
— School Library Journal
"A fascinating look at an unsung hero of the planet - Kids aged five and up will love the photos."
— Today's Parent
"A quite interesting read... This is well written, clear, and well illustrated."
— Hi-Rise Newspaper
"Well-grounded in fact, and crawling with project ideas, this title takes youngsters in the footsteps of Charles Darwin."
— Star Phoenix, Saskatoon
"This book is a well-written, lively account of organisms burrowing through the underground."
— Science Books and Film magazine
Shortlisted for the Silver Birch Award
Red Cedar Book Award nominee 2007-2008
Finalist - 2007 SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books
- Hands-on Science/Activity Book category
Animal Behavior Society's Outstanding Children's Book Award shortlist
Chapter 1: HUMBLE HEROES
Darwin's Heroes
No Earthworms, No Pyramids
Take a Field Trip
Chapter 2: EARTHWORM I.D.
Ring Around the Worms
An Earthworm? Not!
The Worm Family
Common Earthworms
Chapter 3: MAKE A WORMERY
Worm Watching
Please, Release Me!
Chapter 4: OUTSIDE BODY PARTS
Heads or Tails?
No Heads, No Tails
In the Skin of a Worm
Sensitive Cells
Darwin's Experiments
Worm Grunting
Chapter 5: INSIDE BODY PARTS
Brain and Nerves
Hearts and Blood
Diet and Digestion
Eating Habits
Moving Right Along
Chapter 6: LIFE IN THE BURROWS
Home is Where the Food Is
Burrow Facts
Life Cycle
Life Span
Enemies Above and Below
Chapter 7: A WORM'S WORLD
Earthworms At Work
Chapter 8: MAKE A WORM COMPOSTING BIN
The Worms
The Bin
The Bedding
Feeding the Worms
Harvesting the Compost
Glossary
References
Index
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