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The dirt! : wild life under the soil's surface / by Lindsey Leigh.

Leigh, Lindsey, (author.).

Summary:

Dig into the often messy world of critters who live underground and learn about why soil is essential to life on earth! Did you know there is an entire ecosystem right beneath our feet? Have you ever heard of the "poop loop"? This graphic nonfiction title will both educate and excite young readers about the wonders (and creepiness!) of animals that live underground, including worms, beetles, armadillos, badgers, and even the tiniest of protozoa. Author and illustrator Lindsey Leigh continues her popular and humorous trilogy by introducing critters of all sizes in this fact-filled book about the dirt-dwelling creatures that contribute to the soil food web and are crucial to the health of the world. Join her on this graphic and grimy deep dive into The Dirt!

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593889657
  • ISBN: 0593889657
  • Physical Description: 93 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York, New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2025.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Welcome to the alien world of the dirt! -- All about the soil -- Soil microflora and microfauna: tiny life in the soil -- Soil mesofauna: less tiny, still mighty! -- Soil macrofauna: creepy-crawlies -- Soil megafauna: big burrowers -- Save the soil!
Subject:
Soil animals > Juvenile literature.
Soils > Juvenile literature.
Burrowing animals > Juvenile literature.
Soil ecology > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Illustrated works.
Informational works.

Available copies

  • 43 of 62 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries.

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  • 0 current holds with 62 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield J 591.757 Leigh (Text) 38950611359144 Juvenile New Nonfiction Checked out 08/17/2026

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520 . ‡aDig into the often messy world of critters who live underground and learn about why soil is essential to life on earth! Did you know there is an entire ecosystem right beneath our feet? Have you ever heard of the "poop loop"? This graphic nonfiction title will both educate and excite young readers about the wonders (and creepiness!) of animals that live underground, including worms, beetles, armadillos, badgers, and even the tiniest of protozoa. Author and illustrator Lindsey Leigh continues her popular and humorous trilogy by introducing critters of all sizes in this fact-filled book about the dirt-dwelling creatures that contribute to the soil food web and are crucial to the health of the world. Join her on this graphic and grimy deep dive into The Dirt!
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