By Caren Trafford For 6-14-year-olds.

Worms have been around since the days of the dinosaurs, munching their way through other people’s waste and converting it into a rich soil conditioner that plants love. Learn how worms have survived from the early days through the industrial and chemical ages, to today when, believe it or not, worms are dining and holidaying in 5-star restaurants and resorts.

"Lowly worm is on the ascendant. Read this magnificent book and find out as Darwin did how worms shaped the world." Robyn Williams AM, ABC Science Show .

Environmental educational books which are great fun and very popular with students, teachers, parents, councils and environmental educators. Part of the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge 2006 and endorsed by Dept. of Education. Part of The NSW Premiers' Reading Challenge.