Underground. The Subterranean World that Gives us Life

Hey, who lives?
The world’s soils, forests, deserts, grasslands, and even our cities are inhabited by millions and millions of organisms, most of which we cannot determine with the naked eye…

What is soil? Who inhabits it? What are its vital functions on the planet? What human activities threaten it? How can we take care of it? An extraordinarily entertaining and informative book by one of Chile’s foremost science communicators, dedicated to the skin that covers our beloved planet Earth. An exciting and educational exposition on the characteristics of the soil and its inhabitants, illustrated by one of the most renowned illustrators in Latin America.

Key points

• Informative and experiential.
• Includes a glossary and experiments.
• With the support of one of the most prestigious ecological research centres in the world: the Institute of Biology and Biodiversity of Chile.

Ca_teter (Jorge Mato)

2023, 2022 – Finalist in the Illustrators Exhibition, Bologna Children’s Book Fair
2022 – Selected for The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf, Bologna Children’s Book Fair
2021 – The White Ravens List
2021 – Uruguay National Literature Awards, category Children’s and Young Adult Literature

Please request the English draft version to camila@vlpagency.com