The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms

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The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms - Paperback

The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms - Paperback

by Amy Stewart
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by Amy Stewart (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Amy Stewart is the award-winning author of six books on the perils and pleasures of the natural world. She is the cofounder of the popular blog Garden Rant and is a contributing editor at Fine Gardening magazine. She lives in Portland with her husband Scott Brown, a rare book dealer. When she isn't writing, she's making art, which you can see on Instagram, or teaching art and writing classes online.

Number of Pages: 223
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: March 11, 2005
ISBN9781565124684
Author Amy Stewart
PublisherAlgonquin Books
GenreHobbies & interests and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedMarch 2005
LanguageENG- English
Pages223
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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