Bibliograph

Desert ecosystems, by Mirella S. Miller

Type

Label

Desert ecosystems, by Mirella S. Miller

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grade 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Desert ecosystems

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

963797936

Responsibility statement

by Mirella S. Miller

Series statement

Earth's ecosystems

Summary

Offers 12 fascinating facts about these sandy, stony landscapes. From the Mojave to the Sahara and everything in between, full-color spreads highlight the key features of these dry regions that cover a quarter of Earth s surface

Table Of Contents

Deserts formed millions of years ago -- Rock and sand cover desert floors -- Deserts are found all around the world -- Animals burrow in cool places -- Beetles make their home in cacti -- Birds soar through the sky -- Plants become inactive during the dry season -- Little rain falls in the desert -- Joshua trees cover the Mojave Desert -- The Sahara Desert is the largest on earth -- Climate change affects desert ecosystems -- Saving the world's deserts -- Food chain -- Glossary

Target audience

juvenile

Classification