Burlington Public Library

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the common earthworm.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces earthworms to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"Young children (and a hungry bluebird) follow a talkative earthworm around. They learn fun facts about worms and their important role in our environment."--

"You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible." -The New York Times In The Earth Moved, Amy Stewart takes us on a journey through the underground world and introduces us to one of its most amazing denizens. The earthworm may be small, spineless, and blind, but its impact on the ecosystem is profound. It ploughs the soil, fights plant diseases, cleans up pollution,...

Provides a basic introduction to earthworms, including their habitat, diet, and physical features.

It's a cool, damp night, and a wriggling worm searches for food in a garden. Before the sun rises, it returns to its home in the soil. Tiny hairs on the worm's skin grab the dirt to help the crawler move forward. As the worm squirms underground, its long body breaks up the soil and creates tunnels. Welcome to the worm's hole! Clear text, colorful photos, and diagrams will engage young readers as they explore the habitat, physical characteristics,...

Learn all about earthworms and their underground tunnels. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

Marcus is in trouble. He didn't think his friend Laurence would actually believe him when he said that his super brainy aunt built the very first time machine. He only made up the story in a spur-of-the-moment bid to win a silly argument! Now how on earth will he make the story come true?

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of the earthworm.