Inside the Compost Bin

by Melody Sumaoang Plan (Author) Rong Pham (Illustrator)

Inside the Compost Bin
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

From creation of the "compost cake" to curing and, finally, using the compost, budding composters will discover what it takes to have a successful bin--as well as the plethora of benefits a compost bin can have to the surrounding environment.

Master composter, Melody Sumaoang Plan, shows readers the physical, biological, and chemical processes involved and rich illustrations take them deep inside the murky bin. Robust back matter includes in-depth information on starting your own bin, compost "recipes," and troubleshooting tips.

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In this handy guide for would-be garden composters, general directions for creating and using compost paired with illustrations that teem with tiny soil residents are followed by even more explicit procedures and advice featuring ingredients and temperature charts.

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781668944868
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Publication date
August 13, 2024
Series
-
BISAC categories
JNF051100 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Science & Ecosystems
JNF022000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Gardening
JNF065000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Recycling & Green Living
Library of Congress categories
Compost

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