How to Make an Earthworm Farm cover

How to Make an Earthworm Farm

Author: Costain, Meredith

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 1.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 89
Points per Word 0.005618
Page Count 8
Points per Page 0.0625

Description

Through simple text and photographs, step-by-step instructions are given for making an earthworm farm using recycled materials.

Quick Summary

Ever wanted to turn kitchen scraps into a home for wiggly worms? This little book shows exactly how to build your own earthworm farm using stuff you probably already have lying around like old plastic bottles or containers you'd normally throw away. It's super short and written with easy words, so newly independent readers can handle it mostly on their own. The photos walk you through each step, which makes it way less intimidating than a wall of text would be. If your kiddo loves nature, animals, or just doing stuff with their hands, they'll get a real kick out of creating something that actually works. Parents will appreciate that it teaches a bit about composting and responsibility too, without being preachy about it. Think of it as the perfect starter project before moving on to bigger DIY books.