20 Fun Facts About Desert Habitats

by Jill Keppeler

Overview

You might think that dry, dusty deserts would be empty of plants or animals, but you'd be incorrect. 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 show how each of Earth's continents has deserts, and fun details about unique desert creatures will intrigue curious readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538264393
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Publication date:	07/30/2021
Series:	Fun Fact File: Habitats Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.32(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Dry Desert Habitats 4

Where Are Deserts? 6

Really Rare Rainfall 10

Hot, Hot, Hot 14

So Many Extremes 16

Dunes and Oases 18

Cool Cacti and Other Plants 20

Creatures of the Desert 24

Growing Deserts 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

Words in the glossary appear in bold type the first time they are used in the text.