The Disappearing Earth tackles the priority one problem of soil erosion. The Disappearing Earth weaves science into the storyline. In the story Napoleon Soil and Jane Blonde work for the top-secrt, underground spy organization known as E.A.R.T.H. or Espionage Agents with Really Terrific Hair. Their mission is to find out why our soil is disappearing, but leave it to Napoleon and Jane to make this mission an impossible one. By the end of this story, the reader will understand the soil erosion process and ways to control it.

Instructional Materials:

The Hands-on Science kit, The Disappearing Earth, includes student booklet, Secret Agent Worms stickers, bookmarks, poster, Mission Possible Teacher's Guide and student activity sheets. The Hands-on Science Kit is available ON A LOAN BASIS. The kit may be purchased for $210; teacher's packet for $40; and 10 copies of The Disappearing Earth book for $36. Fill out the educational program request form to reserve or order materials.