desert ecology

Photographs and text introduce deserts, describing plants and animals that live in deserts and their sources of water, listing examples of carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores that live in the desert, and providing an illustrated food web and diagram of the water cycle.

Ecosystems are all around-from a small pond to a vast forest and everything in between. This book shows kids the components of ecosystems as well and describes some of the world's most common ecosystems.

Describes the life cycle of the giant saguaro cactus, with an emphasis on its role as a home for other desert dwellers.

An introduction to the characteristics of deserts and the plants and animals that inhabit them.

Presents a short study of the various types of deserts in the world, where they are located, the plants and animals that inhabit them, their climates, and other interesting facts about deserts.

Documents the life cycle and ecosystem of the giant saguaro cactus and the desert animals it helps to support.

Introduces readers to animals who live in the desert, including the sand goanna and the red kangaroo, and describes ways they have adapted to survive in a harsh, hot climate.

Contains photographs, text, and five essays on desert land environments.

An illustrated explanation of the environmental features of desert areas, from plants and wildlife to industry.

Documents the life cycle and ecosystem of the giant saguaro cactus, and introduces the desert animals it helps support.