Squirmy Wormy Composters

by Bobbie Kalman and Janine Schaub

Book Overview

Describes the characteristics, behavior, and habitat of worms, and explains how to set up a vermi-composter. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865055556
• ISBN13: 9780865055551
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.8" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 5 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 8

Customer Reviews

Useful Teaching Tool

Squirmy, Wormy Composters is a unique book that teaches children about vermicomposting. It has clear illustrations and language about worm anatomy and reproduction on a child's level. (Not easy to find anywhere else!) There are many photographs of children interacting with worms which can help to overcome the 'yuck' reaction. I have found this book to be a terrific teaching tool.

Good start for worms in the classroom

Teachers: This book will give you confidence in teaching about worms and composting. Intermediate primary students are also able to read and understand the text. Some of the sections include "Starting a vermi-composter," "Feeding your worms," "How a worm eats," and a cute fairy tale that demonstrates the importance of worms. This book is an excellent teacher resource.