sonoran desert

"Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip through the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. ... photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit this hot desert that straddles the United States and Mexico. Simple graphs show how much the desert has changed, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it"--Provided by publisher.

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

A cumulative story that introduces plants and animals that make up the chain of life in the southwestern desert.

Describes life in the Sonoran Desert and examines plants and animals through the seasons.

Emily and Michael join their parents on a trip to the Sonoran Desert to learn all about the animals that live there.

Introduces the weather seasons experienced in the Sonoran Desert.

Photographs, illustrations, and text profile the saguaro cactus, which is only found in the arid Sonoran Desert of the American Southwest and northern Mexico.

Simple text and color photographs introduce readers to basic information about deserts, including plants and animals.

Describes the size, life, and potential age span of the saguaro cactus and its effect on other desert life.