In Composting, early fluent readers learn how organic matter breaks down to create a nutritious soil additive. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how compost can be used to help their garden thrive. An infographic illustrates the components of a compost pile, and an experiment offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about composting using our safe search...

Dead leaves, food scraps, and grass clippings for lunch? Small animals, fungi, and bacteria called decomposers turn trash into a tasty compost treat. Learn more about compost and how you can use it in your garden or yard.

"Join Charlie as he learns about composting, gardening, and making the best spaghetti sauce ever." -- P.4 of cover.

"Grandma shows Caillou a great magic trick: turning scraps of leftovers, grass clippings, and apple cores into plant food"--P. [4] of cover.

Provides complete illustrated instructions on setting up and maintaining small-scale worm composting systems. Topics include: bin types, worm species, reproduction, care and feeding of worms, harvesting, and how to make the finished product of potting soil.

With a garbage thief on the loose in New Mouse City who is stealing organic waste, Hercule and Geronimo enlist the head of the Recycling Center to help, then discover that the thief has good intentions.

"Composting is a way to speed up the natural process of decomposition and return organic materials to the soil. Instead of throwing away organic waste, items such as fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds, and yard trimmings can be composted. The result is a dark, crumbly material that can be used to improve the soil and beautify gardens, parks, and lawns. This interesting and practical guide explains how composting works and how to...

Describes what happens in a compost pile and how creatures, from bacteria and mites to millipedes and earthworms, aid in the process of turning compost into humus.

"Composting and gardening are two ways to help the Earth--and they can be fun too! Readers of this . . . book will learn why composting is better than sending our organic waste to landfills and how growing their own food reduces their carbon footprint"--Provided by publisher.