Desert Tortoise's Burrow

In this easy-to-read narrative, young readers are introduced to a desert tortoise as it lives in the arid Southwest. The book follows the animal as it digs a burrow, a cool underground refuge that protects it from the scorching sun, provides a safe place to rest, and serves as a nursery for its eggs. As the tortoise deals with extreme heat, limited water, and threats from other desert creatures, the story explains why the burrow is essential to its survival.