desert ecology

An introduction to the desert biome, including information on the different kinds of deserts, landforms, desert plants, desert animals, and more.

"Tour 6 North American deserts in 24 hours from day break in the Mojave Desert through midnight in the Great Basin while learning about why these deserts are in danger and how to save them"--Provided by publisher.

"In honor of its centenary, a majestic cactus is celebrated by its neighbors, the local wildlife inhabitants, for its gifts of food, shelter, and shade"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers will learn about the desert biome, the important role it plays on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define it"--Provided by publisher.

"An ecosystem is a community of living and non-living things connected to one another where they live. Desert ecosystems have very little water, but they are home to many plants and animals. Young children are introduced to one desert food chain and are encouraged to learn more and draw a food chain of their own"--Provided by publisher.

What does a desert look like? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add sand dunes, cactuses, camels, and maybe even a sandstorm! Then, get creative and make your own desert environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.

"Introduces readers to the many fairy circles in Namibia and the debate about what causes this natural phenomenon." -- Amazon.

"Fold a desert full of origami scorpions, cactuses, snakes, and more! Simple instructions and step-by-step images make origami easy while fun facts throughout share more information about the real-life versions of your fancy folded friends. Additional materials explore even more about desert biomes. Fold your way to fun with a world of origami"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the reader to desert ecology, including plants, animal adaptations, and food chains.

"Could you survive being lost in the desert? Imagine being attacked by a rattlesnake in North America's Sonoran Desert, wild dogs in Africa's Kalahari Desert, or a redback spider in the Australian Outback. How far would you be willing to go to save your own life? Would it work? Flip through these pages to find out!"--Provided by publisher.