desert ecology

Describes the activities of various animals living in the Sonoran Desert and their dependence on the saguaro cactus for sustenance.

Presents an introduction to deserts, explaining what they are and their characteristics, looks at the different types of deserts and the life they support, provides information about indigenous people in these environments, and dicusses desert resources, the threats they face, and protection efforts.

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

Simple text and illustrations describe the characteristics of the desert and its plant, animal, and human life.

All about life in a desert including the tortoise , sandfish , locusts , scorpions , cactus , gerbils , snakes , beetles , toads , and wasps.

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

Describes the appearance, location, inhabitants, and vegetation of deserts.