Bibliograph

At home in the desert, Louise and Richard Spilsbury

Type

Label

At home in the desert, Louise and Richard Spilsbury

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

At home in the desert

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Louise and Richard Spilsbury

Series statement

A home in the biome

Summary

Hot days, cold nights, and constant dryness: welcome to life in the desert! This fascinating biome is home to diverse plants, animals, and insects whose ability to survive in such a harsh environment will fascinate readers. Important life science concepts such as adaptation and survival are taught through age-appropriate language. Readers learn about desert creatures' interdependent relationships and how each creature plays an important role in keeping its ecosystem balanced. Readers also learn how human intervention can harm desert biomes, which are identified through a simple yet informative global map. Colorful photos complement this information-rich science text!

Target audience

juvenile

Classification