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1) Deserts
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"Simple text and supportive images introduce beginning readers to the physical characteristics and geographic locations of deserts"--Provided by publisher.
4) Deserts
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This book presents a description of what a desert is and how plants and animals survive in a desert habitat. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Emerging readers will enjoy these beautiful books that take a look at different habitats. Each title will discuss plants and animals that can be found in the habitat, and science, technology, art, and math concepts that relate. Launch is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
5) Deserts
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the desert ecosystem. Includes picture glossary and index."--
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"This title will introduce readers to desert ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known deserts and their unique characteristics."--Publisher's website.
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Deserts, among the least appreciated and understood areas on earth, are often mistaken for barren and lifeless places. This book dispels that myth and introduces young readers to these fascinating and dynamic regions of our planet. Drawing on Britannica's thoroughly vetted resources and utilizing vivid photographs, handy vocabulary, and informative sidebars, this book answers that very question, providing students with a great primer on a landscape...
8) Deserts
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to deserts. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade." --
10) Deserts
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Explores the fascinating world of deserts. Readers will learn how deserts form and how they change over time, as well as the plants and animals that make deserts their home. Featuring vivid photographs, fun facts, focus questions, and resources for further research, this book is sure to support earth science education.
11) Desert biomes
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"This beautiful book gives readers core information about subtropical, polar, coastal, and rain shadow desert biomes. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to lack of rain, who lives in these deserts, and how humans impact life there."--
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"Readers explore the desert with the help of Cameron the cartoon camel in this exciting look at life science! Cameron's job is to answer important questions about his home, and he does so using fun facts that touch on topics such as animal adaptations, nocturnal animals, and habitats. Vibrant photographs of deserts and the creatures that inhabit them are included alongside the adorable illustrations. The unique narrative approach makes readers feel...
15) Deserts
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An introduction to the characteristics of deserts and the plants and animals that inhabit them.
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In Destination Desert: Biome Explorers, kid scientists make the trek to four different types of deserts around the world-a hot and dry desert, a semi-arid desert, a coastal desert, and a cold desert-to discover the adaptations plants and animals have made to survive in these dry places! A hands-on activity provides deep foundational learning in this nonfiction picture book.
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"Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real -- it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. Readers will also learn about the famous trade routes of the past with caravans of up to 10,000 camels, European explorers to the region (some very unlucky ones), and native populations like the Imazighen"--...
18) Drier
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Water is essential for all life on Earth. From irrigating fields to drinking it ourselves, water is the one thing that separates Earth from other uninhabitable planets. But what happens when water dries up? This book provides a simple introduction to climate change and one of its consequences: drier places are getting drier, and places that weren't dry before are also getting drier. This results in drought, fires, and harm to people and animals. The...
19) Deserts
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Presents a general description of deserts and describes specific desert plants, animals, people, and activities.
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