The Desert

Take a walk in the desert during the day and you will probably feel the heat! But if you spend a little time there, you will also notice plants and animals that make the desert their home. What animals and plants could survive in such a place? In this eye-opening book, you will learn why the desert biome can support such a surprising variety of plants and wildlife, despite its harsh conditions. From tortoises and sheep to cacti and Joshua trees, every living thing plays a part in this biome community. Come take a hike along the sandy dunes and see how the web of life thrives in the desert biome.

• Publication Date: 01/01/2015
• Copyright: 2015
• Pages: 48
• Trim Size: 7 1/2 x 9
• Illustrations: Illus. with color photographs, illustrations, and maps
• Grade Level: 3–4
• Age Level: 8–9
• LC Number: 2014027453
• Dewey: 577.54