Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth

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Teach kids to compost and help them develop life-long habits to protect the Earth. From apple cores to zinnia heads, readers will discover the best ingredients for a successful compost pile in this fun picture book perfect for Earth Day!
 
Kids everywhere are seeking knowledge about the environment and climate change. Not only is composting becoming more common in households and residential gardens, but many school gardens feature compost piles, too. But how do you start a compost pile? What’s safe to include? Perfect for an Earth Day focus or year-round reference, this inviting book provides all the answers for kids and families looking for simple, child-friendly ways to help the planet.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dragonfly Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 14, 2014
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0385755384
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385755382
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 – 6 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.08 x 0.16 x 10.04 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 2
Best Sellers Rank: #79,501 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #39 in Children’s Gardening Books (Books) #85 in Children’s Science Experiment Books #105 in Children’s Recycling & Green Living Books
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Customers find this book delightful and educational, particularly for teaching young children about composting. The illustrations receive positive feedback, with one customer noting the creative collage art style. Customers describe it as fun and informative, with one review highlighting how it combines gardening lessons with alphabet learning.