desert animals

Describes the characteristics of some of the animals that can survive in the harsh desert climates of the world.

Introduces, in simple text and photographs, the characteristics of various animals that live in the desert. Includes a coyote, gecko, rattlesnake, mouse, scorpion, and tarantula.

The author/artist describes many of the animals and plants and their surroundings that she has sketched in the Sonoran Desert.

A study of the animals and plants found in the desert of America's southwest.

Iguana, Conejo, Tortuga, and Culebra are excited about having a spring party, but only Iguana is willing to do any of the work. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used.

A spadefoot toad waits under the sand for the rain, hears the sounds of other desert animals, and eventually mates and spawns other toads.

Text and illustrations explore the variety of animal life found in the desert.

Examines the variety of life found in the desert, including the Greek tortoise, desert scorpion, and jewel wasp.

Colorful photographs and text briefly describe endangered desert animals such as the Bactrian camel, Gila monster, Prezwalski's horse, and desert cats.

Text and photographs discuss desert plants and animals such as the gila monster and caterpillar cactus.