An introduction to deserts, discussing what they are, describing their plant and animal life, and looking at different world deserts, including the Gobi, the Sahara, and the Mojave.
"Deserts cover about one fifth of our planet, and are caused by extremely low rainfall over an area. These biomes are nonetheless home to many plants and animals which have, through the course of their evolution, adapted to this dry environment."--From cover.
Facts about desert animals are presented through age-appropriate text, which covers common science curriculum topics such as animal adaptations and biomes.
Explores the food chains and webs that exist in a desert habitat, including how fragile food chains can be, how they can be broken, and what can be done to prevent this.
While in the Australian desert, ant-sized Andrew, his cousin Judy, and Thudd the robot are carried away by a dust-devil and face many dangerous creatures, from a flock of wild parakeets to a Perenti lizard, as they try to make their way back to Uncle Al.
An illustrated description of desert wildlife, such as elf owls, scorpions, gila monsters, and roadrunners, covering what they eat, how they stay cool and find water, and how they stay safe and care for their young.
