Hidden Life of the Desert

Hidden Life of the Desert
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Following the Sonoran Desert of the American Southwest through its five seasonsÂ¯spring, dry summer, wet summer, autumn, and winterÂ¯Hidden Life of the Desert uses stunning color photographs and clear, informative text to introduce young readers to many plants and animals that thrive in this unique ecosystem. At first glance the hot valley floors and rugged mountainsides may seem barren and inhospitable, but look closely and you may find howling mice and toads that pop out of the sand. With patience youâ€™ll see giant centipedes, bobcats, and miniature owls. You could even catch a glimpse of a Gila monster, the only poisonous lizard in the United States.
This greatly expanded edition of Hidden Life of the Desert follows in the footsteps of a Crown Books for Young Readers (1990) edition that made the John Burroughâ€™s List of Outstanding Nature Books for Young Readers. New in the 2010 edition are expanded text, more pictures, maps, a glossary, plant and animal species lists, an index, and an annotated list of recommended books and Web sites. But perhaps most important is the addition of a thought-provoking chapter titled â€œFacing the Future,â€ which considers where water in the West comes from, how we use it, and how energy and water use are connected.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Mountain Press Publishing Company
Manufacturer Mountain Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780878425556
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Brand: Mountain Press Publishing Company
Manufacturer	Mountain Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780878425556
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Hidden Life of the Desert

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