There's a Desert in My Backyard! (17)
Deserts are the driest places on Earth, but they're full of life! Cacti, kangaroo rats, shrubs, foxes, and more have found ways to adapt to the extreme temperatures and dry conditions of deserts around the world. Readers learn about many of these adaptations as well as the major features of the desert biome. Simple maps highlight some of the biggest deserts, helping readers learn map skills. Full-color photographs reinforce accessible information about the desert ecosystem, including a concluding message of conservation.
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SeriesBackyard Biomes
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ManufacturerGareth Stevens
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PublisherGareth Stevens
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Publisher or imprintGareth Stevens
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AuthorLaPlante, Walter
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ISBN-139781482455571
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FormatReinforced Library Binding
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Size7" x 7"
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Reading Interest1,2,3
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# of Pages24
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Accelerated Reading Level3.2
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Dewey Decimal577.54--dc23
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Guided Reading LevelH
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Lexile Level630L
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Date Published2017
Deserts are the driest places on Earth, but they're full of life! Cacti, kangaroo rats, shrubs, foxes, and more have found ways to adapt to the extreme temperatures and dry conditions of deserts around the world. Readers learn about many of these adaptations as well as the major features of the desert biome. Simple maps highlight some of the biggest deserts, helping readers learn map skills. Full-color photographs reinforce accessible information about the desert ecosystem, including a concluding message of conservation.