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Discusses the survival techniques of many different living creatures in the harshest of places, the deserts. The coauthor is Stephen Ray.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves learning about weird animal facts, this one goes down easy and comes packed with mind-blowing stuff about how creatures survive in the world's toughest environments. Kath Murdoch and Stephen Ray break down the wild adaptations desert animals use to beat the heat things like how some amphibians essentially hibernate underground for years waiting for rain, or how certain lizards drink through their skin. At just 736 words, it's perfect for kids who are reluctant readers or anyone who wants quick, shareable facts they can impress friends with. There's nothing scary or heavy here just solid, wacky science that makes you appreciate how tough nature can be. If you're looking for something along those lines, Steve Jenkins' books on animal adaptations have that same punchy, fascinating energy. Parents will appreciate that it's short enough to hold attention spans while still being substantive enough to actually teach something memorable.