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PublisherFitzhenry & Whiteside, The Limited

ISBN-101550051148

ISBN-139781550051148

eBay Product ID (ePID)30211874

Product Key Features

Book TitleLowdown on Earthworms

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2005

TopicAnimals / General

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorNorma Dixon

Book SeriesUp Close with Animals Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight12.2 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width8 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

ReviewsWell-grounded in fact, and crawling with project ideas, this title takes youngsters in the footsteps of Charles Darwin. (Star Phoenix, Saskatoon), a fascinating look at an unsung hero of the planet-Kids aged five and up will love the photos. (Today’s Parent), "A superb introduction to this largely unseen creature which plays such a vital role in improving the globe's soils. . . An excellent independent read or classroom resource. Highly Recommended." -- CM Magazine "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

Grade FromThird Grade

Series Volume Number1

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Grade ToSeventh Grade

Table Of ContentTable of Contents 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

SynopsisProvides statistical information on the composition of the United States workforce in State and local government by sex and by race and ethnic category., What has no eyes, but can see? No ears, but can hear? No legs, but can still travel quite easily? Give up? The answer's an earthworm. You barely hear them, and rarely see them, but earthworms are among the most important creatures on the planet. 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.