desert plants

The author/artist describes many of the animals and plants and their surroundings that she has sketched in the Sonoran Desert.

A study of the animals and plants found in the desert of America's southwest.

Examines the variety of life found in the desert, including the Greek tortoise, desert scorpion, and jewel wasp.

Text and photographs discuss desert plants and animals such as the gila monster and caterpillar cactus.

Describes the special parts of the cactus plant and how they work together to enable the plant to survive in the desert by storing water.