| Author |
Russell, Edward J. (Edward John), 1872-1965 |
| Title |
Lessons on Soil
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Lessons on Soil" by Edward J. Russell is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work primarily aims to educate young students about various aspects of soil, including its composition, properties, and its crucial role in supporting plant life and ecosystems. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the fundamentals of soil, emphasizing hands-on learning through observation and experimentation. It begins by outlining the different types of soil, discussing their characteristics, and guiding students through engaging activities such as digging to explore soil layers and conducting experiments to examine soil properties. The author underscores the importance of soil in plant growth and stresses that education should be rooted in direct interaction with nature, encouraging students to become active learners rather than passive recipients of information. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
S: Agriculture
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| Subject |
Soils
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21022 |
| Release Date |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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