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The Sonoran Desert of the American Southwest is a wonderland of the strange and fascinating. At first glance the hot valley floors and rugged mountainsides may seem barren and inhospitable, but look closely and you may find howling mice and toads that pop out of the sand. With patience you ll see giant centipedes, bobcats, and miniature owls. You could even catch a glimpse of a Gila monster, the only poisonous lizard in the United States.In Hidden Life of the Desert, author and nature photographer Thomas Wiewandt introduces young readers to many plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. Following this unique ecosystem through its five seasons spring, dry summer, wet summer, autumn, and winter Hidden Life of the Desert uses stunning color photographs and clear, informative text to explore how life can thrive in a seemingly barren land. This greatly expanded edition of Hidden Life of the Desert follows in the footsteps of a Crown Books for Young Readers (1990) edition that made the John Burrough s List of Outstanding Nature Books for Young Readers. New in the 2010 edition are expanded text, more pictures, maps, a glossary, plant and animal species lists, an index, and an annotated list of recommended books and Web sites. But perhaps most important is the addition of a thought-provoking chapter titled Facing the Future, which considers where water in the West comes from, how we use it, and how energy and water use are connected.
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company; Second edition (March 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780878425556
ISBN-13: 978-0878425556
ASIN: 0878425551
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 0.2 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #184,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Books > Teens > Hobbies & Games > Travel #11 in Books > Teens > Education & Reference > Science & Technology > Ecology #119 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Science Studies > Environment & Ecology
Age Range: 12 - 15 years
Grade Level: 7 - 10
Dry, arid, and commonly called a wasteland, the desert proves to be anything but. "Hidden Life of the Desert" is a guide to the vibrant life one can find in the desert. With full color photographs and no shortage of information, Thomas Wiewandt gives readers a full assortment of the creatures who call the stereotypically inhospitable desert their home where they thrive and flourish. "Hidden Life in the Desert" is a core addition to any nature collection geared towards younger readers.
A brief version of the excellent film (now on dv) of the same title. Beautiful color photography of the Sonoran Desert.
Gift for grandchild who loved the book. Fast divery. Thank you
Beautiful book.
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