desert animals

"Desert animals are built specifically for a harsh, arid environment. As global temperatures rise, however, Earth's deserts are changing, affecting desert animals' ability to survive. Readers will see examples of desert animals that are on the spectrum of threatened species, and an example of a animal species that tragically succumbed to extinction. The volume ends with a success story and information about how readers can help fight global warming. Manageable text is paired with charts, maps, and close-up photographs of desert animals to help readers get the most out of this important conservation topic"--Provided by publisher.

The Gila monster is the largest lizard in the United States. It is one of the few lizards in the world that has venom in it's bite. Learn theses facts and more about the Gila monster in this book.

"The desert is a dry place with little rain. Days can be very hot, while nights can be extremely cold. How does this affect the creatures that live there? What do animals such as meerkats, camels, and lizards do as the day goes by? Learn about the desert habitat while you follow its daily cycle"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces desert tortoises and describes their features, habitat, food, and their ability to live in the desert.

"Deserts can be hot and dry, but that doesn't bother me! I love the heat and enjoy sunbathing, but I am not a horned lizard. I spend most of my life underground, but I am not a desert tortoise. What desert animal am I? Read the clues and guess!"--Provided by publisher.

The rhyming text follows a lone tumbleweed in its journey across a desert teeming with life.

"Tour 6 North American deserts in 24 hours from day break in the Mojave Desert through midnight in the Great Basin while learning about why these deserts are in danger and how to save them"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text describe animals that live in the desert.

This book highlights animals that live in the sand, from the desert toad to scorpions to the various mammals.

Photographs and simple text describe animals that live in the desert.