<p class="CrossHead">Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt</p>.<p class="bodytext">Written by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal, this picture book was published by Chronicle Books in 2017. It runs across 56 pages and follows a grandmother and her granddaughter as they tend their garden. While the story shows what happens “up in the garden” — seeds sprouting, plants growing, vegetables ripening — it also takes young readers “down in the dirt”, where worms, insects, roots and tiny soil creatures work constantly under the surface. With poetic writing and detailed illustrations, the book transforms soil into a vibrant topic. It is suitable for 5- to 8-year-olds, and introduces children to the idea that soil is alive and connected to everything that grows.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">Explore Soil! With 25 Great Projects</p>.Should high-school students choose the subjects they learn?.<p class="bodytext">This activity-filled book by Kathleen M Reilly, was published by Nomad Press in 2015. It spans 96 pages and features illustrations by Bryan Stone. Instead of treating soil as a dry subject, it turns it into a hands-on adventure. The book explains what soil is made of, how it forms, and why it matters for water, food, climate and daily life. It also invites children to try 25 simple experiments and projects at home. Kids can analyse soil composition, make compost, see how soil filters water, and observe the process of erosion using real dirt. With cartoons and fact boxes, the book helps 7- to 10-year-olds understand soil better. </p>.<p class="CrossHead">Under Your Feet: Soil, Sand and Everything Underground</p>.<p class="bodytext">Authored by the Royal Horticulural Society, and illustrated by Wenjia Tang, the book was released by D K Children in April 2020. It contains 64 pages of detailed illustrations and explanations tailored for children aged around 5 to 8. It explores the ‘underground world’ and why we need soil. It also talks about fungi networks, burrowing animals, and the microorganisms found in soil. The book explains how soil supports plants, animals and ecosystems, and throws light on soil diversity across the world. </p>.<p class="CrossHead">Soil, Seeds, Sun and Rain! How Nature Works on a Farm!</p>.<p class="bodytext">Written and published by Baby Professor, this 2025 book can introduce 7- to 8-year-olds to the basic elements that make plants grow — soil, seeds, sunlight and rain. The book addresses questions like where food comes from, who harvests it and who puts it on the table? It explains farming and soil health using easy language and colourful illustrations. </p>
<p class="CrossHead">Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt</p>.<p class="bodytext">Written by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal, this picture book was published by Chronicle Books in 2017. It runs across 56 pages and follows a grandmother and her granddaughter as they tend their garden. While the story shows what happens “up in the garden” — seeds sprouting, plants growing, vegetables ripening — it also takes young readers “down in the dirt”, where worms, insects, roots and tiny soil creatures work constantly under the surface. With poetic writing and detailed illustrations, the book transforms soil into a vibrant topic. It is suitable for 5- to 8-year-olds, and introduces children to the idea that soil is alive and connected to everything that grows.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">Explore Soil! With 25 Great Projects</p>.Should high-school students choose the subjects they learn?.<p class="bodytext">This activity-filled book by Kathleen M Reilly, was published by Nomad Press in 2015. It spans 96 pages and features illustrations by Bryan Stone. Instead of treating soil as a dry subject, it turns it into a hands-on adventure. The book explains what soil is made of, how it forms, and why it matters for water, food, climate and daily life. It also invites children to try 25 simple experiments and projects at home. Kids can analyse soil composition, make compost, see how soil filters water, and observe the process of erosion using real dirt. With cartoons and fact boxes, the book helps 7- to 10-year-olds understand soil better. </p>.<p class="CrossHead">Under Your Feet: Soil, Sand and Everything Underground</p>.<p class="bodytext">Authored by the Royal Horticulural Society, and illustrated by Wenjia Tang, the book was released by D K Children in April 2020. It contains 64 pages of detailed illustrations and explanations tailored for children aged around 5 to 8. It explores the ‘underground world’ and why we need soil. It also talks about fungi networks, burrowing animals, and the microorganisms found in soil. The book explains how soil supports plants, animals and ecosystems, and throws light on soil diversity across the world. </p>.<p class="CrossHead">Soil, Seeds, Sun and Rain! How Nature Works on a Farm!</p>.<p class="bodytext">Written and published by Baby Professor, this 2025 book can introduce 7- to 8-year-olds to the basic elements that make plants grow — soil, seeds, sunlight and rain. The book addresses questions like where food comes from, who harvests it and who puts it on the table? It explains farming and soil health using easy language and colourful illustrations. </p>
