Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
2.9
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
190
Points per Word
0.002632
Page Count
24
Points per Page
0.020833
Description
Compost Basics, written by Mari Schuh, presents a simple introduction to compost for early elementary students. The book uses easy-to-read text and full-color photographs to explain what compost is, how it is made from kitchen and yard waste, and why it benefits gardens. It outlines the basic steps of the composting process and shows common items that can be composted. With a reading level of 2.9, the book is intended for children in kindergarten through third grade.