Overview
Have you ever wondered how banana peels and old leaves can turn into rich, healthy soil?
Explore the fascinating world of composting and discover how everyday scraps can be transformed into something amazing! Learn what can be composted, why compost piles heat up, and how tiny helpers like worms do some of the most important work.
From backyard bins to community composting, this engaging book answers big questions in fun and accessible ways. Each of the six questions is introduced with a silly answer before the real science is revealed, making complex ideas easy to understand and fun to explore. With lively illustrations, clear explanations, and hands-on ideas for trying composting at home, this book is a perfect introduction to how we can all help reduce waste and care for our planet.
Questions answered in the book are:
- How do you turn garbage into soil?
- How do you know what can be composted?
- How do compost piles get so warm?
- How do worms make compost?
- How do you make compost at home?
- How do compost piles help reduce waste in your community?
About the How Do? series: These fully illustrated, nonfiction picture books are a great introduction to various STEM topics. Each title includes facts and figures, simple diagrams, and hilarious illustrations and is written in a question-and-answer format to encourage readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct answers.
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