The Dirt! by Lindsey Leigh - ISBN: 9780593889657
Hardcover
Creepy, crawly critters reveal why soil is essential for life!

The Dirt!

Wild Life Under the Soil's Surface

$31.59

  • Hardcover

    96 pages

  • Release Date

    17 February 2026

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Summary

Dig into the often messy world of critters who live underground and learn about why soil is essential to life on earth!

Did you know there is an entire ecosystem right beneath our feet? Have you ever heard of the “poop loop”? This graphic nonfiction title will both educate and excite young readers about the wonders (and creepiness!) of animals that live underground, including worms, beetles, armadillos, badgers, and even the tiniest of protozoa.

Author and illustrator Lindsey …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593889657
ISBN-10:0593889657
Author:Lindsey Leigh
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Penguin Workshop
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:96
Release Date:17 February 2026
Weight:544g
Dimensions:264mm x 213mm x 12mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Though students likely take soil for granted, this standout overview showcases how fascinating it can be.” -Booklist, starred review

“Burrows brilliantly into its topic with a will and a wink.” -Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“This engaging starter look at soil and the variety of the flora and fauna that live in it is a solid and appealing purchase for all libraries.” -School Library Journal

About The Author

Lindsey Leigh

Lindsey Leigh grew up near Washington, DC, fascinated by the Smithsonian museums and the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Her passion for communicating scientific ideas eventually led her to join the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators. She has since completed a scientific illustration internship with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and has created educational comics for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Tech, and the magazine BBC Focus. She is the author of The Deep! (Penguin Workshop) and The Dark! (Penguin Workshop).

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