Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
7.2
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
4907
Points per Word
0.000204
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.03125
Series
Deserts Around the World
Description
This book explores the Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert on Earth, which spans parts of 12 North African countries and covers more area than the entire United States. It examines the region's topography, climate, and unique geographical features, as well as the plants and animals that have adapted to its harsh environment. The book also looks at the human cultures that inhabit the desert and the challenges facing the region today.