The Desert



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  • The Desert is Theirs
    by Byrd Baylor
    Simple text and illustrations describe the characteristics of the desert and its plant, animal, and human life.

  • Discover Deserts
    by Jennifer Vogelgesang
    Discusses what a desert is, its plants, animals, and riches.

  • Hot Hippo
    by Mwenye Hadithi
    Relates why the hippopotamus lives in water.

  • Pamela Camel
    by Bill Peet
    A tired and dejected circus camel finds long-sought-after recognition along a railroad track.

  • Roadrunner
    by Naomi John
    Describes the activities of one day, from dawn to dusk, in the life of a road runner living in the desert.

  • Sandbox Betty
    by Catherine Petrie
    Betty's sandcastles are the tallest, neatest, and best of all. Includes word list.

  • Ten Little Rabbits
    by Virginia Grossman
    A counting rhyme with illustrations of rabbits in Native American costume, depicting traditional customs such as rain dances, hunting, and smoke signals. Includes a glossary with additional information on the customs.

  • Tigress
    by Helen Cowcher
    Herdsmen work with a wildlife sanctuary ranger to keep their animals safe from a marauding tigress.


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