
Nancarrow, Loren and Janet Hogan Taylor. The Worm Book. Berkeley: Ten Speed Press, 1998.
Got Worms? This complete guide to gardening and composting with worms will fill you in as to why you should raise and garden with worms. Eco-journalist Loren Nancarrow and entomologist Janet Hogan Taylor instruct you on topics including the art of building a worm bin (complete with diagrams), how worm composting works, how to use worms, worm anatomy, and much more. This book covers both hobby and commercial worm growing, and also includes worm recipes like "Vermicelli with Earthworm Meatballs," a buying guide, additional information, and a glossary. Written for all ages, this book is an excellent choice for classrooms. Paperback; 152 pages with illustrations and diagrams.