Soil is a combination of organic matter, minerals, and other substances. This title introduces readers to what soil is, the different types of soil, such as clay and loam, and why healthy soil is important to the Earth. Complete with upclose images, glossary, and index. This title is written at a Level 3 and is specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.