Know soil, know life
By: David L. Lindbo, Deb A. Kozlowski, and Clay Robinson, editors
Contributors: Soil Science Society of America
Series: ACSESS publications; ACSESS publications (Print)
Publisher: Soil Science Society of America
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Madison, WI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 206
ISBN-13: 9780891189541
Subjects: Soils; Soil science
Other titles: No soil, no life
Description: Did you ever consider that with no soil there would be no life? Know Soil, Know Life will introduce you to an amazing world-the world beneath your feet. Soil is the foundation our natural living world depends on, the substance of life, the critical zone of the earth. Soil is not dirt. SOIL IS LIFE! Students will find Know Soil, Know Life is an easily accessible resource. But this book is for all ages. Everyone interested in being more environmentally conscious - the urban dweller, the young naturalist, the home gardener - can learn about the diversity of soils and their importance in our environment.

Audience: Students studying environmental science or participating in an Envirothon or Science Olympiad will find Know Soil, Know Life is an easily accessible resource. Undergraduate students in introductory ecology and environmental science classes will have a manageable soils textbook. Scientists in related disciplines wildlife, forestry, geology, hydrology, biology, zoology will enjoy this engaging introduction to soils.
Notes: Varying form of title referred to in text and on back cover.
Table of contents: title: Ch. 1 Know Soil, Know Life / Clay Robinson; title: Soil's Importance To People; title: Soil's Importance In The Environment; title: How Much Soil Is On Earth; title: What Is Soil; title: Basic Soil Processes; title: Soils And Biomes; title: Population Growth And Soil; title: Summary; title: ch. 2 Physical Properties Of Soil And Soil Formation / Rich Hayes; title: Soil Color; title: Soil Texture; title: Soil Structure; title: Soil Consistence; title: Soil Horizons And Profile; title: Bulk Density; title: Water And Water Movement; title: Depth To Seasonal Saturation; title: Permeability; title: Infiltration; title: Soil Organic Matter; title: Soil Formation; title: Summary; title: ch. 3 Soil Biology: The Living Component Of Soil / Tom Loynachan; title: Organisms Of The Soil; title: Life Above The Soil Depends On Life In The Soil; title: Soil Quality And Soil Management; title: Summary; title: ch. 4 Chemical Properties Of Soil: Soil Fertility And Nutrient Management / Bianca Moebius-Clune; title: Nutrient Supply To Plants And Nutrient Cycling In Soil; title: Nutrient Mobility In Soil̂̂̂̂; title: Soil Properties Influencing Nutrient Supply To Plants; title: Assessing Nutrient Deficiency In Plants; title: Nutrient Management; title: Summary; title: ch. 5 Soil Classification, Soil Survey, And Interpretations Of Soil / Clay Robinson; title: Soil Classification; title: Soil Surveys And Mapping; title: Interpretations; title: Summary; title: ch. 6 Environmental Science, Soil Conservation, And Land Use Management / Bianca Moebius-Clune; title: Natural Processes Affecting Soil Degradation; title: Human Activities Affecting Soil Degradation; title: Summary; title: ch. 7 Soils And Biomes / David Lindbo; title: Forests; title: Grasslands; title: Tundra; title: Deserts; title: Shrublands; title: Aquatic Biomes/Wetlands; title: Summary; title: ch. 8 Soils And Society / David Lindbo; title: Soils And Human Culture; title: Soils And Human Health; title: Challenges To The Soil: Then, Now, And Looking Ahead; title: Have We Learned Enough From Past Mistakes?; title: Summary; title: ch. 9 Careers In Soil Science: Dig In, Make A Difference / David Lindbo; title: So Then, What Does A Soil Scientist Do?̂̂̂̂; title: Who Hires A Soil Scientist?; title: What Type Of Education Do You Need?; title: Do I Need A Certification Or A License To Be A Soil Scientist?; title: A Series Of Adventures! Lisa "Dirtgirl" Bryant; title: A Lifelong Scientist! Bill Schuster; title: My Diverse Life As A Soil Scientist. Dawn Ferris; title: Never Stop Learning! Missy Holzer; title: Enjoy The Challenge! Matthew "Matt" Duncan; title: Solving Problems, Reclaiming Land. Bruce Buchanan; title: ch. 10 Summary and Perspectives; title: Glossary.