desert animals

Discusses desert animals around the world and the ways in which they adapt to the desert ecosystem. Introduces endangered species and conservation efforts and suggests ways for readers to contribute.

This book introduces plants and animals that live in deserts.

Introduces some of the animals that live in a desert and describes how they survive in such a harsh habitat.

An alphabetical profile of the animals, plants, and places of the Southwest.

Simple text and photographs present animals that are camouflaged in the desert.

Photographs and brief text describe a variety of baby animals, some of whom are endangered, who make their homes in the desert.

As the heat of the desert day fades into night, various nocturnal animals, including bats, coyotes, and snakes, venture out to find food.

Follows a scorpion through its day as it sleeps, eats, and moves in its desert habitat.

Desert inhabitants describe the beauty of their home.

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.