cactus

Type: 
Topical Term
Subfield: 
a
Alias: 
cactus

Cacti & succulents

North & South, indoors & out
Describes the characteristics of cactus and other succulents such as daisies and lilies and explains how to collect, grow, care for and display these plants in a garden or indoors.
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Desert giant

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

Cactus

2019
Simple text and illustrations show how a cactus plant grows from a tiny seed to a full-grown plant with fruit.
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Lactus cactus

A cactus gains a new appreciation of desert roses.
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Nobody hugs a cactus

Hank, a cactus who is as prickly on the inside as he is on the outside, decides he wants a hug.
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From seed to cactus

2018
Follows each step in the life cycle of a cactus.
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Lan's plant

Illustrations and simple text tell a story about how Lan takes care of her plant, and reviews the short "a" and "e" vowel sounds.
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Cacti barely need water!

Discusses the unique characteristics of cacti, including their spines and how long they can live.

Hug me

2014
A cactus named Felipe feels like he needs a hug and sets out to find a friend to give him one.

What's in a-- cactus?

2011
Looks at the different insects, birds, and animals that depend on cactuses for food and shelter.

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