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Lessons on Soil

By Edward J. (Edward John) Russell

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A journey into the earth reveals its secrets, teaching young minds how soil shapes our world and nourishes life.

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2007-04-10
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Summary

"Lessons on Soil" by Edward J. Russell is an educational book that teaches kids about soil science in a simple way. It explains what soil is made of, what it does, and why it's so important for plants and the world around us. The book wants kids to learn by doing, so it suggests fun activities like digging in the dirt and doing experiments to really understand how soil works. It talks about the different kinds of soil and how they're different, and it helps kids see how important soil is for growing food and keeping our environment healthy. The author believes that kids learn best when they get their hands dirty and explore nature for themselves.

About the Author

Sir Edward John Russell was a British soil chemist, agriculture scientist, and director of Rothamsted Experimental Station from 1912 to 1943. He was responsible for hiring R A Fisher for statistical research at Rothamsted and driven by concerns over a lack of international information exchange about agriculture, he initiated the Imperial Agricultural Bureaux, which later became the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux.

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