A portrait of ten of the most unusual landforms, examining what predated the desert, how the desert was formed, how and why it has changed over time, and its contributions to the environment. The deserts covered include one at the lowest point in North America (the Mojave), one …
A portrait of ten of the most unusual landforms, examining what predated the desert, how the desert was formed, how and why it has changed over time, and its contributions to the environment. The deserts covered include one at the lowest point in North America (the Mojave), one …
Looks at the different types of desert that occur around the globe.
Looks at the different types of desert that occur around the globe.
"Deserts may seem like harsh, uninhabitable places, but actually they support a diverse quantity of plant and animal life."--
Describes how the plants and animals of the Earth's deserts serve as food for each other.
Describes how the plants and animals of the Earth's deserts serve as food for each other.
V. 1. Oceans, seas, and reefs -- v. 2. Tundra -- v. 3. Rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds -- v. 4. Wetlands -- v. 5. Deserts -- v. 6. Grasslands -- v. 7. Forests.
Describes deserts and the animal and plant life that thrive in them.
