| Description |
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
Fun fact file. Habitats |
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Fun fact file. Habitats.
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| Contents |
Dry desert habitats -- Where are deserts? -- Really rare rainfall -- Hot, hot, hot -- So many extremes -- Dunes and oases -- Cool cactiand other plants -- Creatures of the desert -- Growing deserts -- Glossary. |
| Summary |
"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 Gobi in 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 Earth's continents have deserts, and fun details about unique desert creatures will intrigue curious readers"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. |
| Subject |
Desert ecology -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Title |
Twenty fun facts about desert habitats |
| ISBN |
9781538264393 (library binding) |
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9781538264379 (paperback) |
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