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Book Title
Life in the Soil : a Guide for Naturalists and Gardeners
Publication Name
Life in the Soil
Title
Life in the Soil
EAN
9780226568522
ISBN
9780226568522
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Format
Trade Paperback
Release Year
2007
Release Date
15/10/2007
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
US
Author
James B. Nardi
Genre
Gardening, Science
Subtitle
A Guide for Naturalists and Gardeners
Item Height
0.7in
Item Length
8.5in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
22.1 Oz
Series
Emersion: Emergent Village resources for communities of faith
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Life Sciences / Ecology, General, Earth Sciences / General, Life Sciences / Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Number of Pages
336 Pages

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Leonardo da Vinci once mused that "we know more about the movement of celestial bodies than about the soil underfoot," an observation that is as apt today as it was five hundred years ago. The biological world under our toes is often unexplored and unappreciated, yet it teems with life. In one square meter of earth, there lives trillions of bacteria, millions of nematodes, hundreds of thousands of mites, thousands of insects and worms, and hundreds of snails and slugs. But because of their location and size, many of these creatures are as unfamiliar and bizarre to us as anything found at the bottom of the ocean. Lavishly illustrated with nearly three hundred color illustrations and masterfully-rendered black and white drawings throughout, Life in the Soil invites naturalists and gardeners alike to dig in and discover the diverse community of creatures living in the dirt below us. Biologist and acclaimed natural history artist James B. Nardi begins with an introduction to soil ecosystems, revealing the unseen labors of underground organisms maintaining the rich fertility of the earth as they recycle nutrients between the living and mineral worlds. He then introduces readers to a dazzling array of creatures: wolf spiders with glowing red eyes, snails with 120 rows of teeth, and 10,000-year-old fungi, among others. Organized by taxon, Life in the Soil covers everything from slime molds and roundworms to woodlice and dung beetles, as well as vertebrates from salamanders to shrews. The book ultimately explores the crucial role of soil ecosystems in conserving the worlds above and below ground. A unique and illustrative introduction to the many unheralded creatures that inhabit our soils and shape our environment aboveground, Life in the Soil will inform and enrich the naturalist in all of us.

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University of Chicago Press
ISBN-10
0226568520
ISBN-13
9780226568522
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Book Title
Life in the Soil : a Guide for Naturalists and Gardeners
Author
James B. Nardi
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Ecology, General, Earth Sciences / General, Life Sciences / Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year
2007
Genre
Gardening, Science
Number of Pages
336 Pages

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Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
22.1 Oz

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Qh84.8.N36 2007
Reviews
"A missing entry in the book rack has long been a real in-depth book on the livestock in the soil. Jim Nardi has now filled that void. . . . The cast of characters in this underground drama runs into the millions. Nardi has the figures, and his book is punctuated with tables, diagrams, charts and artwork-his own art-which together make this book a most reasonable encyclopedia. Life in the Soil is published by the University of Chicago Press, price $25-actual worth, several times that much. Farmers and gardeners will walk into the light when they read this one, especially those who compost and measure life itself in terms of bio-correct growing."-ACRES USA: The Voice of Eco-Agriculture, A missing entry in the book rack has long been a real in-depth book on the livestock in the soil. Jim Nardi has now filled that void. . . . The cast of characters in this underground drama runs into the millions. Nardi has the figures, and his book is punctuated with tables, diagrams, charts and artwork-his own art-which together make this book a most reasonable encyclopedia. Life in the Soil is published by the University of Chicago Press, price $25-actual worth, several times that much. Farmers and gardeners will walk into the light when they read this one, especially those who compost and measure life itself in terms of bio-correct growing., Nardi takes us deep into the engine room of soil production, exploring and describing the myriad organisms-amoebae, fungi, bacteria, arthropods, etc-that dwell there. A strange, revealing and captivating book., James Nardi's Life in the Soil is a very worthy and meaningful introduction to the soil biota and their unique ecosystem.Coverage of the living forms is comprehensive, with fine graphics showing the diversity of major taxa that inhabit soils. These illustrations provide a good basis for the in-depth understanding needed if one wishes to use more advanced, complex identification keys to study any living soil groups in more detail. In addition to basic identification values for naturalists and gardeners, teachers at all grade levels also should find this an invaluable resource book for surveying field collections of soil creatures and their ecology. Furthermore, naturalists as well as educators and their students will benefit from the descriptions and illustrations of collection and observation chambers that can be used for live animals to initiate research such as population, behavioral or life history studies. Finally, the techniques for composting provide important information on the functional roles of the decomposer microcommunities of soil biota in the actual compost production. Composting presented here as a partnership between soil organisms and humans provides a vital message regarding waste reduction and recycling. Those who are environmentally inclined should read this book to acquire an understanding of our terrestrial ecosystem and the well being of the soils of the earth., This is an invaluable popular review of the soil biota that has few other books to compete with. . . . The overall quality of production of the book is excellent and it is very good value for its price. . . . I can recommend it higly to all naturalists and it will also find a place on the bookshelve of most soil ecologists as an excellent reference., "This book fills an important niche missing in the soil science lexicon, that being an academic treatment of soils for a more wide ranging audience than most soil texts. . . . This book could be the missing link for introductory soils courses for nonmajors, fish and wildlife programs, soil biology courses, . . . forestry, natural resources, landscape ecology, horticulture, serious gardeners, and a general audience looking for more than the usual light treatment of soils. . . . I love this book and hope to incorporate it into my soils for non-majors class."-James Cassisy, Soil Science Society of America Journal, [A] superb new book ... A splendid introduction to the world of soil. Not only does it provide an ample introduction to soils as a 'marriage of the mineral world and the organic world' - that is, to basic soil science - it also furnishes the reader with an extensive account of the soil community, detailing organisms from kangaroo rats to microbes. . . . Crisp prose, color photos, and delightful illustrations (the author's work) make Life in the Soil pleasingly complete without getting stuck in the mud. At approximately 300 pages, Soil can afford to dazzle as well as inform. The reader may emerge not only a more astute naturalist and steward of the soil, but also will come away with a few pleasing tidbits to share., " James Nardi ' s Life in the Soil is a very worthy and meaningful introduction to the soil biota and their unique ecosystem.Coverage of the living forms is comprehensive, with fine graphics showing the diversity of major taxa that inhabit soils. These illustrations provide a good basis for the in-depth understanding needed if one wishes to use more advanced, complex identification keys to study any living soil groups in more detail. In addition to basic identification values for naturalists and gardeners, teachers at all grade levels also should find this an invaluable resource book for surveying field collections of soil creatures and their ecology. Furthermore, naturalists as well as educators and their students will benefit from the descriptions and illustrations of collection and observation chambers that can be used for live animals to initiate research such as population, behavioral or life history studies. Finally, the techniques for composting provide important information on the functional roles of the decomposer microcommunities of soil biota in the actual compost production. Composting presented here as a partnership between soil organisms and humans provides a vital message&   regarding waste reduction and recycling. Those who are environmentally inclined should read this book to acquire an understanding of our terrestrial ecosystem and the well being of the soils of the earth. " -- Dan Dindal, editor of the Soil Biology Guide &  , "A must-read for anyone who wants a better understanding of this world and how to protect it."-Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, "This very inviting book about the mysterious world beneath one''s feet-too often shunned as simply ''dirt''-is beautifully illustrated with drawings and diagrams by Nardi. . . .The book is jam-packed with kernels of knowledge, especiall in handy ''fact boxes''. . . .This scientifically up-to-date book is also enjoyable to read it will be useful as a field guide and reference. Highly recommended."-Choice, "James Nardi's Life in the Soil is a very worthy and meaningful introduction to the soil biota and their unique ecosystem.Coverage of the living forms is comprehensive, with fine graphics showing the diversity of major taxa that inhabit soils. These illustrations provide a good basis for the in-depth understanding needed if one wishes to use more advanced, complex identification keys to study any living soil groups in more detail. In addition to basic identification values for naturalists and gardeners, teachers at all grade levels also should find this an invaluable resource book for surveying field collections of soil creatures and their ecology. Furthermore, naturalists as well as educators and their students will benefit from the descriptions and illustrations of collection and observation chambers that can be used for live animals to initiate research such as population, behavioral or life history studies. Finally, the techniques for composting provide important information on the functional roles of the decomposer microcommunities of soil biota in the actual compost production. Composting presented here as a partnership between soil organisms and humans provides a vital message regarding waste reduction and recycling. Those who are environmentally inclined should read this book to acquire an understanding of our terrestrial ecosystem and the well being of the soils of the earth."-Dan Dindal, editor of the Soil Biology Guide, "Let me just come clean . . . right off the bat: I love this book. . . . Life in the Soil is what descriptive natural history books should all be, but too few actually are. It is appropriately detailed and comprehensive, but it is also easy and fun to read. The enthusiasm of the author and his own sense of wonder come through loud and clear in both his words and his artwork."- Christopher T. Martine, Plant Science Bulletin, "This is the book I''ve been waiting for!Life in the Soilis a clear, definitive guide to the fascinating underground world. James Nardi champions dung beetles and cockroaches alike; he celebrates the intricate relationships between plant roots and microscopic fungi; and he sheds light on the complexities in a pile of rotting leaves. Any gardener who has ever wondered about the mysterious creatures that turn up in a shovelful of dirt should have a copy of this book."-Amy Stewart, author ofFlower ConfidentialandThe Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms, If the earth moves you, then this is where you'll get all the best dirt on what lives, what dies and how everything in the soil is connected by an ever-expanding web of life. This is a book that can be read by naturalists and gardeners like a novel as the drama of the soil is churned forth, plowed through and dug into. You'll learn about wolf spiders with glowing red eyes, snails with 120 rows of teeth, and lime molds, mites and roundworms in such a manner that they become allies in the fight to keep our earth and our soil healthy. This is a unique book written by a biologist who makes the case that life itself depends on how well we treat all those millions of creatures right under our soles., This very inviting book about the mysterious world beneath one's feet--too often shunned as simply 'dirt'--is beautifully illustrated with drawings and diagrams by Nardi. . . .The book is jam-packed with kernels of knowledge, especiall in handy 'fact boxes'. . . .This scientifically up-to-date book is also enjoyable to read it will be useful as a field guide and reference. Highly recommended., This book fills an important niche missing in the soil science lexicon, that being an academic treatment of soils for a more wide ranging audience than most soil texts. . . . This book could be the missing link for introductory soils courses for nonmajors, fish and wildlife programs, soil biology courses, . . . forestry, natural resources, landscape ecology, horticulture, serious gardeners, and a general audience looking for more than the usual light treatment of soils. . . . I love this book and hope to incorporate it into my soils for non-majors class., This very inviting book about the mysterious world beneath one's feet-too often shunned as simply 'dirt'-is beautifully illustrated with drawings and diagrams by Nardi. . . .The book is jam-packed with kernels of knowledge, especiall in handy 'fact boxes'. . . .This scientifically up-to-date book is also enjoyable to read it will be useful as a field guide and reference. Highly recommended., Nardi takes us deep into the engine room of soil production, exploring and describing the myriad organisms--amoebae, fungi, bacteria, arthropods, etc--that dwell there. A strange, revealing and captivating book., The bright yellow jelly that appeared under the tree in our front garden was a slime mould's plasmodium, I now know, thanks to Life in the Soil . Biologist Nardi not only catalogues organisms--from algae to wombats--that live in soil, but also explains their roles in the web of life. Aimed at gardeners as well as naturalists, with a final section on DIY composting, this book uncovers the densely populated world that exists, literally, right under our feet, bringing to light countless flies and beetles, and such underground stars as termites and earthworms., "Let me just come clean . . . right off the bat: I love this book. . . . Life in the Soil is what descriptive natural history books should all be, but too few actually are. It is appropriately detailed and comprehensive, but it is also easy and fun to read. The enthusiasm of the author and his own sense of wonder come through loud and clear in both his words and his artwork."-Christopher T. Martine, Plant Science Bulletin, [A] superb new book ... A splendid introduction to the world of soil. Not only does it provide an ample introduction to soils as a 'marriage of the mineral world and the organic world' -- that is, to basic soil science -- it also furnishes the reader with an extensive account of the soil community, detailing organisms from kangaroo rats to microbes. . . . Crisp prose, color photos, and delightful illustrations (the author's work) make Life in the Soil pleasingly complete without getting stuck in the mud. At approximately 300 pages, Soil can afford to dazzle as well as inform. The reader may emerge not only a more astute naturalist and steward of the soil, but also will come away with a few pleasing tidbits to share., [I strongly recommend you] to go out and get this book, not from the library but from a store. It is well worth owning. Not only did I find it a great read, but it is a reference book I will turn to often. Nardi subtitles his book A Guide for Naturalists and Gardeners. This is apt as Life in the Soil does a fantastic job of describing (often in exquisite and fascinating detail) the major players on the soil food web stage. I couldn't put it down. OK, I admit that I am a soil nerd, and naturally this kind of work would appeal to me, but honestly, each page contains so much information presented so well that all gardeners will benefit greatly from owning it. For starters, the book is extremely well-organized. All members of the animal kingdom are represented, and each group is accompanied by a fact box that contains the scientific classification, size, common names, their place in the soil food web and their impact on gardening. If the book contained only these boxes, it would be worth it. However, Nardi is a skilled scientific illustrator as well as a biologist. Almost every page has a detailed picture of the organisms (with size reference) he is describing, often showing not only the animal but its habitat, including those it eats or those that eat it. You will surely recognize animals you have seen before but were not able to identify. . . . From the ground squirrels you see in Denali to wireworms, caterpillars and moths, flies, wasps, ants, japygids and earwigs, Life in the Soil will help you understand and identify the life in your soil. Birders have their Petersons and Sibleys. There are guides to snakes, butterflies, mammals and all sorts of other natural things. Now we gardeners have a guide to the critters that make up the soil food web., "The bright yellow jelly that appeared under the tree in our front garden was a slime mould''s plasmodium, I now know, thanks to Life in the Soil. Biologist Nardi not only catalogues organisms-from algae to wombats-that live in soil, but also explains their roles in the web of life. Aimed at gardeners as well as naturalists, with a final section on DIY composting, this book uncovers the densely populated world that exists, literally, right under our feet, bringing to light countless flies and beetles, and such underground stars as termites and earthworms."-Jonathan Beard, New Scientist, "[I strongly recommend you] to go out and get this book, not from the library but from a store. It is well worth owning. Not only did I find it a great read, but it is a reference book I will turn to often. Nardi subtitles his book A Guide for Naturalists and Gardeners. This is apt as Life in the Soil does a fantastic job of describing (often in exquisite and fascinating detail) the major players on the soil food web stage. I couldn''t put it down. OK, I admit that I am a soil nerd, and naturally this kind of work would appeal to me, but honestly, each page contains so much information presented so well that all gardeners will benefit greatly from owning it. For starters, the book is extremely well-organized. All members of the animal kingdom are represented, and each group is accompanied by a fact box that contains the scientific classification, size, common names, their place in the soil food web and their impact on gardening. If the book contained only these boxes, it would be worth it. However, Nardi is a skilled scientific illustrator as well as a biologist. Almost every page has a detailed picture of the organisms (with size reference) he is describing, often showing not only the animal but its habitat, including those it eats or those that eat it. You will surely recognize animals you have seen before but were not able to identify. . . . From the ground squirrels you see in Denali to wireworms, caterpillars and moths, flies, wasps, ants, japygids and earwigs, Life in the Soil will help you understand and identify the life in your soil. Birders have their Petersons and Sibleys. There are guides to snakes, butterflies, mammals and all sorts of other natural things. Now we gardeners have a guide to the critters that make up the soil food web."-Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, The bright yellow jelly that appeared under the tree in our front garden was a slime mould's plasmodium, I now know, thanks to Life in the Soil . Biologist Nardi not only catalogues organisms-from algae to wombats-that live in soil, but also explains their roles in the web of life. Aimed at gardeners as well as naturalists, with a final section on DIY composting, this book uncovers the densely populated world that exists, literally, right under our feet, bringing to light countless flies and beetles, and such underground stars as termites and earthworms., "Although most are microscopic, the trillions of species that inhabit the ground we walk on is astonishing. No book could describe them all; this one identifies larger groups: in the case of microbes we get only kingdoms, but for more complex animals, phyla, classes and even families. A very useful survey."-Gerry Rising, Buffalo News, This delightful and insightful book tops all others we''ve read . . . on soil biology at a beginning to intermediate level. Here is science writing at its best: lucid and engaging., This is the book I've been waiting for! Life in the Soil is a clear, definitive guide to the fascinating underground world. James Nardi champions dung beetles and cockroaches alike; he celebrates the intricate relationships between plant roots and microscopic fungi; and he sheds light on the complexities in a pile of rotting leaves. Any gardener who has ever wondered about the mysterious creatures that turn up in a shovelful of dirt should have a copy of this book., This delightful and insightful book tops all others we've read . . . on soil biology at a beginning to intermediate level. Here is science writing at its best: lucid and engaging., Although most are microscopic, the trillions of species that inhabit the ground we walk on is astonishing. No book could describe them all; this one identifies larger groups: in the case of microbes we get only kingdoms, but for more complex animals, phyla, classes and even families. A very useful survey., Let me just come clean . . . right off the bat: I love this book. . . . Life in the Soil is what descriptive natural history books should all be, but too few actually are. It is appropriately detailed and comprehensive, but it is also easy and fun to read. The enthusiasm of the author and his own sense of wonder come through loud and clear in both his words and his artwork., "Nardi takes us deep into the engine room of soil production, exploring and describing the myriad organisms-amoebae, fungi, bacteria, arthropods, etc-that dwell there. A strange, revealing and captivating book."-Mark Cocker, Guardian, [I strongly recommend you] to go out and get this book, not from the library but from a store. It is well worth owning. Not only did I find it a great read, but it is a reference book I will turn to often. Nardi subtitles his book A Guide for Naturalists and Gardeners. This is apt as Life in the Soil does a fantastic job of describing (often in exquisite and fascinating detail) the major players on the soil food web stage. I couldn't put it down. OK, I admit that I am a soil nerd, and naturally this kind of work would appeal to me, but honestly, each page contains so much information presented so well that all gardeners will benefit greatly from owning it. For starters, the book is extremely well-organized. All members of the animal kingdom are represented, and each group is accompanied by a fact box that contains the scientific classification, size, common names, their place in the soil food web and their impact on gardening. If the book contained only these boxes, it would be worth it. However, Nardi is a skilled scientific illustrator as well as a biologist. Almost every page has a detailed picture of the organisms (with size reference) he is describing, often showing not only the animal but its habitat, including those it eats or those that eat it. You will surely recognize animals you have seen before but were not able to identify. . . . From the ground squirrels you see in Denali to wireworms, caterpillars and moths, flies, wasps, ants, japygids and earwigs, Life in the Soil will help you understand and identify the life in your soil. Birders have their Petersons and Sibleys. There are guides to snakes, butterflies, mammals and all sorts of other natural things. Now we gardeners have a guide to the critters that make up the soil food web., "[A] superb new book ... A splendid introduction to the world of soil. Not only does it provide an ample introduction to soils as a ''marriage of the mineral world and the organic world'' - that is, to basic soil science - it also furnishes the reader with an extensive account of the soil community, detailing organisms from kangaroo rats to microbes. . . . Crisp prose, color photos, and delightful illustrations (the author's work) make Life in the Soil pleasingly complete without getting stuck in the mud. At approximately 300 pages, Soil can afford to dazzle as well as inform. The reader may emerge not only a more astute naturalist and steward of the soil, but also will come away with a few pleasing tidbits to share."-Liam Heneghan, Chicago Wilderness Magazine, "If the earth moves you, then this is where you''ll get all the best dirt on what lives, what dies and how everything in the soil is connected by an ever-expanding web of life. This is a book that can be read by naturalists and gardeners like a novel as the drama of the soil is churned forth, plowed through and dug into. You''ll learn about wolf spiders with glowing red eyes, snails with 120 rows of teeth, and lime molds, mites and roundworms in such a manner that they become allies in the fight to keep our earth and our soil healthy. This is a unique book written by a biologist who makes the case that life itself depends on how well we treat all those millions of creatures right under our soles."-Marianne Binetti, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, A missing entry in the book rack has long been a real in-depth book on the livestock in the soil. Jim Nardi has now filled that void. . . . The cast of characters in this underground drama runs into the millions. Nardi has the figures, and his book is punctuated with tables, diagrams, charts and artwork--his own art--which together make this book a most reasonable encyclopedia. Life in the Soil is published by the University of Chicago Press, price $25--actual worth, several times that much. Farmers and gardeners will walk into the light when they read this one, especially those who compost and measure life itself in terms of bio-correct growing., James Nardi's Life in the Soil is a very worthy and meaningful introduction to the soil biota and their unique ecosystem.Coverage of the living forms is comprehensive, with fine graphics showing the diversity of major taxa that inhabit soils. These illustrations provide a good basis for the in-depth understanding needed if one wishes to use more advanced, complex identification keys to study any living soil groups in more detail. In addition to basic identification values for naturalists and gardeners, teachers at all grade levels also should find this an invaluable resource book for surveying field collections of soil creatures and their ecology. Furthermore, naturalists as well as educators and their students will benefit from the descriptions and illustrations of collection and observation chambers that can be used for live animals to initiate research such as population, behavioral or life history studies. Finally, the techniques for composting provide important information on the functional roles of the decomposer microcommunities of soil biota in the actual compost production. Composting presented here as a partnership between soil organisms and humans provides a vital message  regarding waste reduction and recycling. Those who are environmentally inclined should read this book to acquire an understanding of our terrestrial ecosystem and the well being of the soils of the earth.
Table of Content
Acknowledgements How to Use This Book Preface PART ONE. THE MARRIAGE OF THE MINERAL WORLD AND THE ORGANIC WORLD A. Introduction B. How Soil Forms Rocks and Weather C. Plant Roots and Their Bacterial Partners D. Plant Roots and Their Bacterial Partners E. Where Roots Meet Rocks and Minerals F. Plant Roots and Their Animal Partners 1. Life in a Dark Densely Populated World 2. Soil Fertility and the Formation of Humus 3. The Importance of Nitrogen 4. The Contribution of Animals to Soil Structure 5. Diggers and Thrillers of Soil G. How Plants and Animals Affect the Layers of a Soil PART TWO. MEMBERS OF THE SOIL COMMUNITY A. Microbes 1. Eubacteria and Archaebacteria 2. Actinomycetes 3. Algae 4. Fungi 5. Chytrids, Hyphochitrids, Oomycetes 6. Lichens 7. Slime Molds 8. Protozoa Animal Kingdom B. Invertebrates a. Animals Without Backbones of Jointed Legs 1. Flatworms 2. Roundworms and Potworms 3. Earthworms 4. Land Leeches 5. Rotifers 6. Snails and Slugs 7. Tardigrades 8. Onychophrans b. Arthropods Other Than Insects 1. Mites and Springtails 2. Proturans and Diplurans 3. Myriapods 4. Spiders 5. Daddy Longlegs 6. Psuedoscorpions 7. True Scorpions, Windscorpions, Whipscorpions, and Schizomids 8. Microwhipscorpions 9. Ricinuleids 10. Woodlice 11. Crayfish c. Insects 1. Jumping Bristletails and Silverfish 2. Earwigs 3. Cockroaches 4. Camel Crickets and Mole Crickets 5. Short-horned Grasshoppers 6. Termites 7. Thrips 8. Big-eyed Bugs and Burrower Bugs 9. Aphids, Phylloxerans, and Coccoids 10. Cicadas and Rhipicerid Beetles 11. Rove Beetles and Ground Beetles 12. Tiger Beetles 13. Short-winged Mold Beetles 14. Featherwing Beetles 15. Sap Beetles 16. Antlike Stone Beetles 17. Minute Fungus Beetles 18. Ptilodactylid Beetles 19. Glowworms, Fireflies, and Lighteningbugs 20. Soldier Beetles 21. Dung Beetles 22. Carrion Beetles, Burying Beetles, and Hister Beetles 23. Wireworms and Clickbeetles 24. Beetles of Rotten Logs 25. Scarabs, Weevils, and Their Grubs 26. Variegated Mud-loving Beetles 27. Fungus Beetles 28. Scorpionflies 29. Antlions 30. Caterpillars and Moths 31. March Flies 32. Midges and Biting Midges 33. Moth Flies 34. Snipe Flies 35. Robber flies 36. Bee Flies 37. Long-legged Flies 38. Picture-winged Flies 39. Root-maggot Flies 40. Gall Wasps 41. Parasitic Wasps 42. Digger Bees and Velvet Ants 43. Digger Wasps 44. Ants C. Vertebrates a. Vertebrates Other Than Mammals 1. Salamanders 2. Toads 3. Caecilians 4. Lizards 5. Snakes 6. Turtles and Tortoises 7. Birds b. Mammals 1. Woodchucks 2. Badgers 3. Prairie Dogs 4. Ground Squirrels 5. Moles 6. Shrews 7. Pocket Gophers 8. Kangaroo Rats PART THREE. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CREATURES OF THE SOIL 1. Preventing Erosion 2. Avoiding Excessive Use of Fertilizers 3. Effects of Acid Rain 4. Avoiding salt-Encrusted Soils 5. Maintaining Soil Structure 6. Discouraging Invasion of Soils by Exotic Species 7. Composting as an Antidote to Soil Abuse Collecting and Observing Life of the Soil Glossary Further Reading Index
Copyright Date
2007
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2006-037834
Dewey Decimal
578.75/7
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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