Compost: A Family Guide to Making Soil from Scraps

Set your family on the path to a planet-friendly lifestyle with this fun guide to compost—what it is, how to make it, how to maintain it. Includes games, stickers, and more!

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Teach your kids that composting is fun with this funky guide that takes you from the nitty-gritty of compost composition and care to Worms and Ladders, a fresh take on a traditional board game. Find out the rules for setting up your very own Worm Lovers' Society, learn all about the garden-to-plate cycle together, and get your family's feet firmly set on the road to a planet-friendly lifestyle. Includes information on both kitchen and garden composting.

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childrenspicture books
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short · 48 pages

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