deserts

Provides an introduction to the harsh world of hot and cold deserts and the people, plants, and animals that live in them.

Examines the forces that form deserts and discusses the animals and people that inhabit them.

Habla sobre las plantas, los animales y las caracter?sticas del bioma del desierto.

This book describes the desert biome which covers about 20 percent of the world's land surface.

While using a public library computer to find help for her mother who is addicted to pain medicine, twelve-year-old Jolene witnesses a friend's livestreamed crash-landing in the Arizona desert and embarks on a journey to rescue her.

Describes the geography, geology, climate, life, history, exploration, industries, and management of desert biomes, discusses threats to deserts, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

"Desert animals are built specifically for a harsh, arid environment. As global temperatures rise, however, Earth's deserts are changing, affecting desert animals' ability to survive. Readers will see examples of desert animals that are on the spectrum of threatened species, and an example of a animal species that tragically succumbed to extinction. The volume ends with a success story and information about how readers can help fight global warming. Manageable text is paired with charts, maps, and close-up photographs of desert animals to help readers get the most out of this important conservation topic"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated introduction to deserts.

"As the summer sun sets over the desert, creatures gather for a very special event. The saguaro cactus is about to bloom. Join pollinating fruit bats, howling mice, and other animals on their journey to visit the flower"--Provided by publisher.

This book introduces the desert biome, including animals that survive in the desert, different types of desert and life in the desert.