desert plants

Asks readers to find nine animals and plants, including a golden eagle, rattlesnake, and Joshua tree, in a picture of a desert and profiles each one, providing facts and color photos.

Presents an introduction to deserts, in simple text with illustrations, and includes information on what they are, its animal life, its plant life, as well as a description of different world deserts, such as the Gobi, the Sahara, and the Mojave.

Looks at some of the facts and fictions about the creatures and plants that live in the desert, including the desert tortoise, gila monster, pinacate bettle, barrel cactus, and others.

Describes how various plants adapt to life in the desert, including the prickly pear cactus, sagebrush, and Indian blanket.

A study of deserts, their climate, and the plants and animals that struggle to survive in this harsh environment.

Photographs and text give a guided tour of animals plants, and ecology of the desert in America's Southwest.

Describes the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert of the American Southwest.

This expansion of the original verse includes the animals, plants, and geographical features of the American Southwest. Provides additional information on the history of the region and the habits of the wildlife.

A color field guide to America's deserts, with watercolor illustrations and descriptions of the plants and animals that inhabit the different desert regions.

Presents an introduction to deserts, in simple text with illustrations, and includes information on what they are, its animal life, its plant life, as well as a description of different world deserts, such as the Gobi, the Sahara, and the Mojave.