desert ecology

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

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.

Discusses the importance of animal species such as the South Americans guanaco, Australian dingo, Indian vulture, addix, and dessert tortoise are essential to desert ecosytems, how their reduced numbers affect the entire food chain, and what is being done to save them.

A short study of the various types of deserts in the world, where they are located, the plants and animals that inhabit them, their climates, and other related topics.

An introduction to desert ecosystems, describing the plants and animals native to these regions.

"Did you know that a Saguaro cactus can live for more than 200 years and grow as tall as 50 feet (15 meters)? Readers will discover how these desert giants are used for shelter by animals such as woodpeckers and owls, and provide food for animals such as bats and other small mammals. This captivating title provides a close-up look at the plants and animals that live in and around the Saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert."--Provided by publisher.