Soil : a resource our world depends on /

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by Graham, Ian,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Managing our resources Published by : Heinemann Library, (Chicago, Ill. :) Physical details: 32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 25 cm. Subject(s): Soils. Year : 2005 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

What is soil? -- Where does soil come from? -- What are the different kinds of soil? -- How do plants and animals use soil? -- How do people use soil? -- What do we use soil for? -- Case study : The Afsluitdijk, The Netherlands -- Why is soil important to scientists? -- How does soil move around? -- Case study : The Canterbury Plains, New Zealand -- How can soil be damaged? -- How do farmers take care of the soil? -- How does soil affect the way we live? -- Case study : The leaning tower of Pisa, Italy -- Case study : The American dust bowl -- Will soil ever run out? --