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, and turns ordinary dirt into fertile land. Who knew? In her witty, offbeat style, Stewart shows that much depends on the actions of the lowly worm. Charles Darwin devoted his last years to the meticulous study of these creatures, praising their remarkable abilities. With the august scientist as her inspiration, Stewart investigates the worm's subterranean realm, talks to oligochaetologists—the unsung heroes of earthworm science—who have devoted their lives to unearthing the complex life beneath our feet, and observes the thousands of worms in her own garden. From the legendary giant Australian worm that stretches to ten feet in length to the modest nightcrawler that wormed its way into the heart of Darwin's last book to the energetic red wigglers in Stewart's compost bin, The Earth Moved gives worms their due and exposes their hidden and extraordinary universe. This book is for all of us who appreciate Mother Nature's creatures, no matter how humble.
The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms
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Author: Stewart, Amy
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 019628723376
Details:
Author: Stewart, Amy
Brand: Brand: Algonquin Books
Features:
- Tan and maroon hardcover with jacket showoing the earth below the
- surface where the earthworms travel.
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 256
Release Date: 05-02-2004
Package Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781565123373
