The Book of the Earthworm
£9.99
Sally Coulthard explores the miraculous world of the earthworm, the modest little creature without whom life as we know it would not be possible. For Charles Darwin – who estimated every acre of land contained 53,000 earthworms – the humble earthworm was the most important creature on the planet. And yet, most people know almost nothing about these little engineers of the earth. ‘The Book of the Earthworm’ offers a feast of quirky facts and practical advice about the world’s most industrious – but least understood – invertebrate.
‘I thought I knew quite a bit about earthworms – until I picked up this charming little book’ Nick Baker‘Many wonderful wormy tales unearthed by Coulthard’ BBC Countryfile Magazine‘A gem of a book’ Country SmallholdingWithout these little engineers of the earth, the world’s soils would be barren, and our gardens and fields wouldn’t be able to grow the food we need to survive. Worms recycle decaying plants, putting nutrients back into the soil; they provide a food source for wildlife; and their constant burrowing helps heavy rain soak away. Sally Coulthard’s fascianting guide offers a wealth of information and practical advice about the world’s msot industrious but little understood creature.
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