deserts

Describes the physical characteristics of deserts, and identifies some of the plants and animals that live in desert environments.

Examines how deserts are formed and how they are constantly changing, what animals and plants live there, ways in which humans live in and change deserts.

Presents an introduction to deserts, in simple text with illustrations, and includes information on what they are, its animal life, its plant life, as well as a description of different world deserts, such as the Gobi, the Sahara, and the Mojave.

Describes the characteristics, plants, and animals of North American deserts.

Explains what biomes are and describes the desert ecosystem, discussing several desert animal and plant species.

Using the Rocky Mountains and the American southwest as examples, describes the plants and animal species that exist in these environments.

Describes deserts, the different kinds of animals that can be found in them, and their ecological importance.

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

Looks at some of the facts and fictions about the creatures and plants that live in the desert, including the desert tortoise, gila monster, pinacate bettle, barrel cactus, and others.

Explores the world's deserts, discussing how they were formed, what organisms live there, and how they are used by humans.