A look at the Sahara Desert from dawn to night, the animals that live there and how they survive.

Tortuga arrives at his grandmother's house to bring her supper and is alarmed to find her looking suspiciously like Coyote. Includes a glossary of Spanish words.

Iguana, Conejo, Tortuga, and Culebra are excited about having a spring party, but only Iguana is willing to do any of the work. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used.

"Some desert creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some desert animals blend in with rocks, sand, and more. Others burrow beneath the ground or hide in shrubs. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the desert?" --back cover.

The desert is more than just a barren wasteland -- it's an ecological system booming with life. Have you ever wondered which animals call the Southwest's deserts home? Have you asked yourself how they can possibly survive? This fantastic guide to desert life, written by Karen Krebbs, holds the answers. With stunning photography, as well as fascinating and surprising information, you'll find Desert Life of the Southwest hard to put down!

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.

"Every creature on Earth - from the milkweed bug to the macaque monkey - has had to adapt to its environment in order to survive. The world has many hot spots and deserts, which are home to a variety of insects, mammals, birds, plants, and more. This engaging book introduces children to the wildlife that lives in some of the most scorching environments in the world."--back cover.

"How do things live in dry desert lands? Learn all about the special adaptations that help plants and animals survive in extreme conditions." --back cover.

"The deserts are full of creatures searching for food to eat--and trying to avoid becoming food themselves. From birth to growth to reproduction, survival at each stage of the life cycle depends on knowing who thinks you could be a tasty snack! Discover the life cycles of eleven living things in three deserts, and how they link up to create three food chains. Use the picture clues on each page to guess which predator is ready to pounce!"--Back cover....

In the center of Australia lies a strange desert wilderness called the Dead Heart. It is difficult to imagine that anything can exist in such a harsh place. But the Dead Heart has a secret: it holds amazing stories of adaptation and survival. Follow in the footsteps of early explorers such a Charles Sturt and learn what the indigenous people of Australia have long known: not all is quite as it seems.