"In honor of its centenary, a majestic cactus is celebrated by its neighbors, the local wildlife inhabitants, for its gifts of food, shelter, and shade"--

Describes the climate, soil, plants, and animals of North American deserts and the ways in which the plants and animals depend on each other and their environment to survive.

"A book about the literal and figurative end of time and what that means for us as conscious beings, Desert Notebooks looks at how both the unprecedented pace of destruction to our environment and our increasingly unstable global socio-political institutions have led to an existential crisis orders of magnitude greater than any humankind has confronted before. As inhabitants of the Anthropocene what might some of our own histories tell us about how...

Learn about the plants and animals that have adapted to survive in the hottest (sometimes coldest) and driest environments on earth.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to life in a desert. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the desert biome, the important role it plays on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define it. Bright, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about deserts. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about desert biomes using our safe search...

A comprehensive look at the desert and semidesert biomes, examining their climate, plants, animals, people, and future, plus detailed views of some famous or important desert locations.

Profiles the plants and animals that live in the desert, including cacti, bats, and mountain lions.

This book includes an overview of deserts as well as a map showing where they are located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in deserts. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Reviewed Habitats are special places on Earth where certain animals and plants live and grow. Young readers will learn what animals can be found in each habitat and how those...

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the desert ecosystem. Includes picture glossary and index."--