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Description
"Living in a Desert" is a nonfiction book that introduces young readers to desert habitats and explains what makes deserts unique environments. The book describes various desert plants and animals and how they have adapted to survive in hot, dry conditions. Designed for early readers at a 2.0 reading level, the book includes photographs that complement the text and help illustrate the desert ecosystem.
Quick Summary
Packed with surprising desert survivors like camels that can go weeks without water and cactus flowers that burst open after rare rainstorms, this book turns the sandy landscape into a world of wonders. Kids will gasp at how rattlesnakes can sense heat from 100 feet away and jackrabbits use their enormous ears as personal air conditioners. If your kid loves the Magic School Bus exploration series or adorable animal fact books, they'll be hooked on this desert adventure. Ideal for early readers ages 5-7 in kindergarten through second grade.