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Chemistry Basic Soil and Plants for Kids: How Nutrients, pH, and Living Science Connect Earth to Growing Things for Ages 8-12
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Series: Chemistry Book for Kids, Book 17
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ISBN10: 3690831407
ISBN13: 9783690831406
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Published: May 3 2026
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9783690831406
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Published: May 3 2026
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What really happens when a seed pushes through the soil and reaches for the sun? Inside this illustrated nonfiction reader, young learners discover the real chemistry behind soil, roots, and the plants we grow - explained clearly, chapter by chapter, without overwhelming jargon.
- Explore what soil is actually made of - minerals, organic matter, water, and air
- Understand pH levels and why they matter for growing healthy plants
- Learn which nutrients feed roots and how fertilizers work at the chemical level
- Follow water and minerals as they travel from soil into stems and leaves
- Break down photosynthesis into simple chemical steps any reader can follow
- Meet the bacteria and fungi that power the nitrogen cycle underground
- Discover how plants make their own defensive chemicals to survive
- Find out how composting rebuilds soil health naturally
- Understand soil pollution - what causes it and how scientists work to fix it
Who this is for:
This reader is ideal for curious children ages 8-12 who want to understand why science works, not just what happens. It is a strong fit for homeschool families building earth science or chemistry units, classroom teachers looking for a readable supplement to life science and environmental curricula, and parents who want a chapter-based nonfiction title their child can work through independently. Each chapter builds on the last, so readers grow their understanding progressively - from the ground up, literally. No prior science background is needed. If your child has ever asked why plants need fertilizer, what makes soil dark, or how a tiny seed knows what to do - this is the reader that answers those questions with real chemistry. Scroll up and add it to your cart today.
This reader is ideal for curious children ages 8-12 who want to understand why science works, not just what happens. It is a strong fit for homeschool families building earth science or chemistry units, classroom teachers looking for a readable supplement to life science and environmental curricula, and parents who want a chapter-based nonfiction title their child can work through independently. Each chapter builds on the last, so readers grow their understanding progressively - from the ground up, literally. No prior science background is needed. If your child has ever asked why plants need fertilizer, what makes soil dark, or how a tiny seed knows what to do - this is the reader that answers those questions with real chemistry. Scroll up and add it to your cart today.
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