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The Soil Book

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$39.00AUD

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$44.00AUD

Reviews

4.95 out of 5 stars

41 reviews

Discover tunnels, roots and creatures so small, soil is alive with surprises for all!

The Life Rocks Soil Book is the perfect way for teachers and parents to introduce young readers to the wonder-filled world of soil and biology. The rhyming narrative takes the reader on a journey through the underground web of life, aiming to ignite a flame of curiosity for science and all of life. 

The book is printed in LARGE format, with large easy-to-read font and full-page illustrations, perfect for reading in the classroom or using as a teaching resource.

The Soil Book also includes eight pages of scientific information (insightful further learning for older children) full of fun facts and colour photos of the creatures in the story. PLUS a number of hands-on soil activities, digital lesson outlines, educational resources and bonus colouring-in pages for those children who love to get creative! 



The Life Rocks Soil Book includes:

> Rhyming narrative journey on the formation of soil and its most important organisms.
> Full page illustrations (drawn by a local Australian artist).
> 8 x pages of scientific facts and photos.
> Colouring-in pages

> Online digital resources; 
   -   Bean Growing Experient (lesson outline and accompanying worksheet)
   -   Hydrology, Accumulation & Filtration Zones (lesson outline and accompanying worksheet)
   -   Beetle Anatomy Puzzle (lesson outline and accompanying worksheets)
   -   Cicada Lifecycle Presentation (and accompanying worksheets)
   -   A Short History of Humans, Soil & Farming Presentation (for Years 4 - 6)
   -   Soil and its' Products: Human or Man-Made? Presentation
   -   Animals That Make Their Home in the Soil Presentation
   -   Scientific Soil Images Presentation
   -   Lifecycles of Animals, Plants & Microorganisms Worksheet
   -   Printable colouring-in sheets



Specifications: 
Size: 30cm (w) x 37cm (h) 
Weight: 500g


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5 out of 5 stars

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Fascinating information for preschoolers to teens

Fascinating information for preschoolers to teens, and grandparents.

Robert BinnsVerified Purchase18 May 2026
Already engaged .

My GD found a red spider mite the next week and was thrilled to link it back to the book. We have just started but she is a great little nature lover so this book will be a great guide.

Claire WallaceVerified Purchase12 May 2026

Heather DavisVerified Purchase4 May 2026
The Soil Book

I purchased this book for my 6 year old grandson who sat and read it with me and loved it ! Actually....so did Grandma. Interesting and informative and love the rhyming verse ! I'm now going to donate this lovely book to his school as a resource for his class.

Jennifer Paull16 April 2026
Fun read with the kiddos!

I bought this to read with the reception class at my school because they’re building a little garden. It was a great talking point and fun read with them.

Nicole Cross2 April 2026

Cally GuerinVerified Purchase28 March 2026

Beautiful book. I am tempted to not give it to my grandson and keep it for myself.

Wendy MoscovisVerified Purchase26 March 2026

Great idea for parents, grandparents & kids. When will the other books be available?

Bronwyn RafteryVerified Purchase25 March 2026

Looks and reads great, but yet to read it to my grandchildren.

Karin SwiftVerified Purchase25 March 2026
So Good !

Brilliantly illustrated, conversational education in an enjoyable big format.

Ross McKinneyVerified Purchase22 March 2026
Knowledge, Wisdom and Creativity in one book

This book is so important for every child - everywhere. To gain knowledge and insights into what gives our world its nutrients is just so powerful. This book is well written, thought provoking and fun for kids!

MEGAN WRIGHT20 March 2026
Exceptional Education Resource

The life rocks Soil Book is literally the best educational resource I’ve ever seen and in regard to soil microbiology for kids. It brings a fascinating world into a the minds of kids in an incredibly easy and accessible way. And the need for it is enormous. Humans understanding how important soil biology is, is incredibly underrated. Soil is life, in a very literal sense. Without living soils our species would not be able to survive on this planet. I couldn’t recommend this book more enthusiastically for schools and homeschoolers alike.

Jonathan Davis20 March 2026

Love it - very useful

Pam PurtonVerified Purchase11 March 2026

What a wonderful book for my grandchildren who love nature

Ruth FrancisVerified Purchase6 March 2026

I bought this as a gift for my grandson who is 2. I thought it was a great way to introduce him from the beginning of his life to the importance of soil and all it is and does. I’m blown away by the high quality and durability of the mat. The book is large and immediately captivated his attention and interest. He loved me reading him the story which is in rhyme. Thank you for creating this wonderful resource.

Sue VetmaVerified Purchase25 February 2026

Grandsom loves it

Helene De LangeVerified Purchase12 January 2026

As a teacher, I can say that The Soil Book is a game-changer. Its size alone is impressive, making it a great center of attention for class discussions. The rhyming language makes scientific concepts so much easier for younger students to digest. Plus, the interactive learning activities help them connect the material with real-life experiences, and the inclusion of organisms within the soil ecosystem is a fantastic addition!

Chris Wilson15 March 2025

The Soil Book is an excellent resource for teaching about the importance of soil and its ecosystems. The interactive sections are a hit with my students Thanks Life Rocks.

Tom Reed10 March 2025

This book is a beautiful investigation into our natural earth, my children love it's large format, easy to read font and eye catching illustrations. It is delightfully executed in both its informative/educational nature and eye catching, attention maintaining delivery! We love The Soil book!

Hallie5 March 2025

The Soil Book is absolutely fantastic! My son is constantly asking questions about soil now, and this book answers them all with beautiful illustrations and engaging rhyming text. It's a large book, which makes it even more fun to explore together. The interactive learning sections are perfect for his hands-on curiosity.

Dani Ellis20 February 2025

This book is SO awesome. My child Loves it

Eliott6 September 2024

This book is the perfect way to send my 4-year-old child to sleep. They have become obsessed by it for some reason, maybe its the colorful pictures. Whenever we are outside he is looking for worms :/ Thanks Life Rocks!

Adrian C6 September 2024

The rhyming words and big colourful illustrations are so immersing for children. For myself as an adult it has opened up an exciting universe beneath my feet I had overlooked. Simple, fun and profound!

Chris11 July 2024

As a Head Teacher of Science, parent and grandparent, this is an amazing book. If our kids are to thrive in this world they will need to understand nature through Science. I love the language used, scientific yet fun and accessible for kids. Beautifully illustrated. It would be a fantastic addition to any preschool and primary school. There just does not seem to be enough of this type of learning resource available. Highly recommended for all.

Mary Doust21 April 2023

My kids absolutely love this book. My youngest is a bit young to read but loves the pictures! My 11 year old loves learning and finished the book as soon as he got it! He was telling us all about the facts from the book. I would 100% recommend to anyone who wants their kids to learn about our 🌎 in a fun and easy way! Asher is truly knowledgeable. Amazing!

Nathan29 June 2022

My daughter's thoroughly enjoyed our journey through The Soil Book. Nice big pages beautifully illustrated. Simple, detailed and poetic. A great introduction to understanding the foundation of our food system and who is living in the ground we walk upon.

Kitti29 June 2022

Our girls aged 4 and 6 love this book. It has sparked off many conversations, especially as we walk in the park, and we have all learnt a lot from it. They love the rhymes, and the illustrations are beautiful too! Such a great way to learn about nature!

Saska27 June 2022

Our 3 kids of various ages between 4-9 all loved this book. The large size means I can read it to all and no one is fighting over who can see what. And the content is super clear and insightful for a child. Should be distributed to all kindergartens in my opinion!

Irena27 June 2022

They just don't make kids books like this anymore! Essential for anyone with a kid. Modern society is hard to navigate without resources like this. Respect to the LR team ❤️

Cal Hannan25 June 2022

What a joy. Every time I read it they say AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN. It is fun to read. It is delightful for them to watch and listen. Now when we walk out in nature, they are on their knees looking at the soil very carefully and trying to find all the magical creatures that they see in the SOIL BOOK. Every grandma and grandpa should get it for their grandchildren. It will be a hit, I promise you. If you are a parent, then this is a must have on the shelf for your kids. I can't wait for the rest of the series. This is just the start of an exciting journey. Helping kids connect to nature and a lifelong love of the beautiful world around us. Enjoy. Highly recommended.

Katrena Friel23 June 2022

A magical book with important knowledge for young and old .Me and my daughter loooves the illustrations! We both agree that this book is a must have in every home . So precious!

Sara Boräng23 June 2022

This book is super fun!!! I learnt things about the soil that I never knew & my inner child delighted! Love how giant it is too! Best pictures ❤️🎶 can't wait to sing it in song 🎧

Tashka23 June 2022

Visually stunning and enlightening journey into other worlds. This book is jammed with interesting, well versed information as well as exciting and detailed illustrations, making insects seem to jostle right of the pages. 10/10

Xavier Longfield23 June 2022

A timely, stunning book which is all heart. Please don't let your kids leave childhood without it. They will be sharing it with their children! An abundance of knowledge and wisdom.

Bernadette23 June 2022

As an educator it is refreshing to see a life sciences education book so well researched and delightfully illustrated.

Hannah Gadsby22 June 2022

The Soil Book is visually fascinating and the fun rhyming text is an easy read that explains the complex nature of the micro to macro world of healthy soil. So much for kids and adults to love and learn together in this one BIG book!

Debra Baker22 June 2022

I absolutely loved this book. I know it's a kids book, but as an adult, I enjoyed every moment. The rhymes were upbeat, the illustrations were remarkable and the education was perfectly weaved into one BIG book. Highly recommend for children and can confirm as the parent or adult you'll enjoy reading it too.

Rachel20 June 2022

What a great book to dig into with the kids, especially toddlers who are curious and ask me so many questions. We loved this book x

Tameena Salehi19 June 2022

This book is the perfect blend of education and connection. We read it out at our family gatherings and the kids are quickly engaging, asking questions, wanting to go and investigate the soil and fungi kingdom. The graphics are immaculate, highly recommend for any one involved with kids to get a hold of this earthy book!

Eva Angophora18 June 2022

I loved reading through this book, the illustrations are exciting and the information is easy to digest. I feel like this book is not only appropriate for teaching kids about soil, its helpful for adults to! A much needed perspective of our valuable earth.

Sam Quine17 June 2022

The soil book offers some amazing illustrations accompanied by text that takes children on a journey into the wonderful world of soil. Highly recommend! 🌟

Yelena Galstyan17 June 2022

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