desert ecology

Readers will learn about the different types of deserts, how various plants and animals survive in this harsh environment.

Meet some of the animals that survive in the driest places on Earth, from meerkats to sidwinder snakes.

Text and photographs look at the climate, plants, and animals of desert biomes.

Introduces young readers to the desert biome, including weather conditions, geography, plants, and animals.

An introduction to a desert biome's key characteristics, animals, and plants. Readers will explore how they all work together to support life in a desert.

Looks at the plants and animals that are connected in desert food chains and how these chains form a desert food web.

Text and illustrations examine how creatures adapt and survive in the desert.

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

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to life in a desert. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs describe what deserts are, where they are found, and what types of plants and animals live there. Includes online content that contains weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features.