Wright-Frierson, Virginia.
Summary: The author/artist describes many of the animals and plants and their surroundings that she has sketched in the Sonoran Desert.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 1996
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 574.9791 WRIAnthony, William
Summary: This book looks at many different animals that live in the desert, and provides facts about their place in the desert ecosystem. Topics include relationships between predators and prey, and other basic science curriculum subjects.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kid Haven Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.54 ANTAllgor, Marie.
Summary: Discusses the desert biome and the many endangered species that live there, including slender-horned gazelle, Egyptian vulture, and desert tortoise.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.68 ALLMcHale, Brenda
Summary: "Life in the desert is tough. Not all animals can survive there. But, the ones that do have some awesome adaptations. In this book, readers learn about the reptiles, mammals, and insects found in the sand. From a mother scorpion eating her babies to a gazelle that doesn't need to pee, the facts throughout the book are gross, fun, and, above all, super interesting."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing, LLC 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.754 MCHWood, John
Summary: The desert is home to many different animal species. These animals make their habitats in this dry climate, which can sometimes be difficult to survive in because of the hot temperatures and scarce food sources. Fun facts about desert animals are presented through age-appropriate text, which covers common science curriculum topics such as animal adaptations and biomes. Vibrant, full-color...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing, an imprint of Greenhaven Publishing, LLC 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.754 WOOHodge, Deborah.
Summary: Introduces animals that are built for living in the extreme heat of the desert, including the fennec fox, elf owl, sand cat, and Bactrian camel.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.754 HODBullard, Lisa.
Summary: Provides an introduction to the concepts of wet and dry, comparing some animals that get wet with some animals that stay dry.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Preschool Bullard 2006Owen, Ruth
Summary: "The dry, dry desert has some fascinating animals--camels, foxes, scorpions, and more! In this detailed book, young crafters will learn how to use the art of origami, or paper folding, to create paper versions of some of these intriguing desert creatures. Projects are accompanied by fascinating facts about the animal in question. Clear illustrations show each step, with manageable instructions,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2022