Readers will learn about the four major desert biomes, which are hot and dry, semiarid, coastal, and cold deserts. The text will focus on the climate and the very special plants and animals that are found in deserts around the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

"From the thick green stems of cacti to the fluffy jackrabbits, the desert is teeming with life. Narrative text and you-are-there photos put the reader in the middle of this misunderstood biome and critical habitat"--

"You might think that dry, dusty deserts would be empty of plants or animals-but you'd be wrong! In this volume, young readers will learn fascinating facts about Earth's sprawling desert habitats and the creatures that call them home. From the chilly Gobiin Asia to the blazing Sahara in Africa, this book will bust misconceptions about Earth's deserts and show off their unique beauty in full-color photographs. Informative maps will show how each of...

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

"What plants and animals can survive with very little water? Find out what lives in desert habitats."--

"Life in the desert is challenging. Lack of water and extreme temperatures make it hard to survive. Despite this, people have survived and thrived in the desert for thousands of years. This book describes deserts around the world and explores how people have adapted to life in this harsh terrain, from irrigation techniques to the special clothing they wear. The book will also look at the future of deserts and how climate change is affecting desert...

"Provides information on deserts, one of the major biomes, or ecological areas, in the world today"--

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...

Shares information on desert habitats, including what deserts are, the creatures that live there, and how humans use desert resources.

Plants and animals in the Sonoran Desert food chains have had to adapt to the hot, dry climate of this habitat. Conserving water is a large part of these food-chain adaptations. Learn about the spectacular Saguaro cacti and the many herbivores and carnivores that are part of the food chains of this desert. Children will learn about: • how plants make food • how desert plants and animals adapt to drought and heat • desert hunters and scavengers •...