desert plants

Provides an introduction to the harsh world of hot and cold deserts and the people, plants, and animals that live in them.

Holiday special: on the last day of school before the winter holidays, the kids take a trip to a recycling plant. All dried up: Phoebe learns how the animals and plants of the desert take care of themselves. In the rainforest: the kids visit a rainforest on Earth day.

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

"From green cacti to red kangaroos and bright butterflies, the desert is full of beautiful colors. Young readers will learn all about the world's deserts and the unique hues that make up this biome."--.

What does a desert look like? Build one layer by layer to find out. Add sand dunes, cactuses, camels, and maybe even a sandstorm! Then, get creative and make your own desert environment. Colorful illustrations paired with bright photos help young readers learn how to build our world.

"The world has many hot spots and deserts, which are home to a variety of insects, mammals, birds, plants, and more. This engaging book introduces children to the wildlife that lives in some of the most scorching environments in the world" --Back cover.

Many of Earth's deserts are hot. But did you know they can be cold and covered in ice? In this title, developing readers will discover what makes deserts unique. Text and photos introduce the types of deserts and the conditions that make them, the animals that live in deserts, and the impact of people on deserts. Features profile a well-known desert, show off animals, and summarize the impact of humans.

Simple text and color photographs introduce the plants and animals that live in deserts.

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

Introduces, in simple text and photographs, the plants and animals that live in the desert.