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Worms Eat Our Garbage
Classroom Activities for
A Better Environment
Paperback | $22.95 + $2.75 Media Mail Shipping
Mary Appelhof and Mary Frances Fenton
Worms Eat Our Garbage: Classroom Activities for a Better
Environment curriculum uses over 150 worm-related classroom or home
activities to develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in
children grades 4-8. Rich content in "Wormformation" paragraphs
integrates science, mathematics, language arts, biology, solid waste
issues, ecology, and the environment in ways that draw children into
the learning process. Three sections include "The World of Worms,"
"Worms at Work," and "Beyond the Bin."
 
Item Information
Edition: Paperback
Format: b&w illustrations Mary Frances Fenton and Nancy
Kostecke,
16 appendices, resource materials, teacher's guidelines, bibliography,
glossary, indexges
ISBN: 0-942256-05-0
Publisher: Flower Press
Release Date: 2003-07-01
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EARTHWORM BUYER'S GUIDE & DIRECTORY
Our Newest Arrival!!
BRAND NEW Latest Release!! 2006 - 07 Edition
This directory lists leading earthworm growers in the United States and Canada, with names of owners, types of worms sold, and related items -- whether wholesale or retail -- and other pertinent information. Regarded as an almost indispensable book for wholesale and retail earthworm buyers, this book will help you find dependable sources for exactly the kinds and types of earthworms wanted in the most conveniently located areas. 72 Pages.
$6.95 plus USPS Media $2.75
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Facts About Nightcrawlers and Red Worms
Facts About Nightcrawlers" author is George Sroda who is perhaps the nation's foremost expert on nightcrawlers. In the Magic® laboratory, George has conducted extensive research with nightcrawlers and other varieties of worms. Now, he has included his valuable findings and advice in this easy to read, fully illustrated book. Included in this book are tips on feeding, conditioning and transporting worms and nightcrawlers. This book contains everything you ever wanted to know about nightcrawlers and other worms. NEW. Expanded Edition. Published 1995
Price $13.95 Shipping Media mail $2.75 
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Magic Products |
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Outdoor, Nature |
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1995 |
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Worms Eat My Garbage :
How to Set Up & Maintain a Worm Composting System
by Mary Appelhoff
Our Price: $12.95 Plus USPS Media $2.75

The definitive guide to vermicomposting--a process using redworms to recycle food waste into nutrient-rich food for plants. Provides complete illustrated instructions on setting up and maintaining small-scale worm composting systems. Internationally recognized, the author has worked with worms for nearly three decades. Topics include different bins, what kind of worms to use, sex life of a worm, preparing worm beddings, how to meet the needs of the worms, what kinds of foods to feed the worms, harvesting worms, and making potting soil from the vermicompost produced. Second edition.
Level: Grade 5 through adult
Specs: Paperback, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 162p, 50 illus by Mary Frances Fenton. Glossary, index, 63p bibliography, 24 annotated references.
ISBN: 0-942256-10-7
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The Nightcrawler Manual
This 144 page edition is the complete guide to harvesting and storing native (northern) nightcrawlers. Tells about methods used by experts with more than thirty photographs and illustrations.
"The Nightcrawler Manual must be the most definitive work on this endeavor ever written." The New York Times
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Ray Edwards |
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Shields Pubns |
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Insects & Spiders |
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1990 |
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The Worm Book : The Complete Guide to Worms in Your Garden
by Loren Nancarrow, Janet Hogan Taylor
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ISBN: 0-89815-994-6 |
150 pages | size: 6 x 9 |
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Ten Speed Press
 
Worms are the latest (as well as, of course, perhaps the oldest!) trend in earth-friendly gardening, and in this handy guide, the authors of DEAD SNAILS LEAVE NO TRAILS demystify the world of worm wrangling, with everything you need to know to build your own worm bin, make your garden worm-friendly, pamper your soil, and much much more.
LOREN NANCARROW is a veteran TV journalist who has forged new ground in the field of environmentalism as one of this country's first eco-reporters. |
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THE ABC'S OF THE EARTHWORM BUSINESS
The author draws on ten years' experience in building one of California's biggest worm farms to give information the 'newcomer' wants to know.
$7.95 + USPS Media Mail $2.75
- Paperback: 64 pages
- Publisher: Shields Publications (1969)
- Language: English
- ASIN: B0007FPGM0
 
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WITH TAILS WE WIN
The cleverly written and fascinating story of two professional women who operate a practical and profitable earthworm 'farm' on a city lot. A project that grew out of a 'miracle in a flower pot' and grew, and grew, and GREW! You'll enjoy this little book....a useful breeding guide, seasoned with humor and backed by practical experience. 32 Pages
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The Worm Farm, A book by Charlie Morgan
A diary of the author's establishment of a successful worm farm and business. He tells the experiences of a worm grower, the headaches and triumphs that were part of starting and building a successful business. 72 Pages, Illustrated.
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Recycle with Earthworms
Subtitle: The Red Wiggler Connection
Author: Shelley C. Grossman & Toby Weitzel
The authors bring their background as master composters and experience working with elementary school children to put together their book on composting with red wiggler worms. They include information on effects of earthworms in soil, worm anatomy and physiology, reproduction and development, setting up a worm bin, do's and don'ts, trouble-shooting, and harvesting worm castings.
Companion Video Available.
Level: Teen to adult
Specs: Paperback, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, illus, glossary, references, index. Shields Publications.
ISBN: 0-914116-32-0
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The best soils have millions of organisms in every teaspoon, the poorest merely hundreds. Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, mites, beetles and earthworms-they make soil alive by their presence and their activities make nutrients available to plants. How do you learn about them? The Soil Biology Primer is the best start. The primary contributor, Dr. Elaine Ingham, clearly describes the fundamentals of soil organism relationships for the layperson. Charts, diagrams and beautiful photographs provide superior visual details of soil organisms and why they are important.
Authors: Dr. Elaine R. Ingham, Andrew R. Moldenke, and Clive A. Edwards. Published by the Soil and Water Conservation Society.
Level: Adult
Specs: Saddle stitched paperback, 8 1/2 x 11, 48p, more than 60 photos, illustrations, soil glossary and organism function chart
Price: $19.95 FREE SHIPPING
 
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Harnessing the Earthworm
by Thomas Barrett
First published in 1947, this is still on of the best books available on organic uses of earthworms. Contains complete instructions on using earthworms for soil conditioning and building better plants, more beautiful gardens and richer crops. -
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