desert ecology

Describes what deserts are, where they are found, and what types of plants and animals live there.

"A fundamental look at a common food chain in the desert, starting with the hardy mesquite tree, ending with the opportunistic coyote, and introducing various animals in between"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the characteristics and life cycle of the giant saguaro cactus that grows in Arizona's Sonoran Desert.

Explains what deserts are like, where they are found, and how they form, looks at how people are able to live in the desert, discusses the types of plants and animals that survive in the desert, and includes information on how people and cities have changed the world's deserts.

This book introduces plants and animals that live in deserts.

Describes the life cycle of the giant cactus, the saguaro, which grows only in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico.

This book is an introduction to the desert habitat and asks the reader questions to determine if the objects found there are living or nonliving.

Photographs and text provide information about deserts, describing what conditions are like in the desert, introducing several famous deserts, and looking at some of the unique plants and animals found in the dry habitats. Includes a glossary.

Examines the physical features, processes, and many different species of plants and animals that make up the ecosystem of the North American Sonoran Desert.

Describes the climate, environment, and animals of the Sonoran Desert located in the southwestern United States.