ISBN: 019515777X

Journey into the Desert is an exciting voyage through the dramatically dry world of the Sonoran Desert in the Southwest of the United States. Filled with vibrant color photographs of dese… Plus…

Journey into the Desert is an exciting voyage through the dramatically dry world of the Sonoran Desert in the Southwest of the United States. Filled with vibrant color photographs of desert life-including a lizard that squirts blood from its eyes, scorpions that glow in the dark, and a real-life monster with a venomous bite--each page is a daring exploration of grand natural wonders and amazing animal feats of survival. John Brown provides young travelers with wide-ranging information, including: ? How to select equipment for the trip ? Interesting animal adaptations, such as the ingenious water-storage techniques of the cactus and the clever hunting abilities of the vulture ? Native American cliff dwellings, where people are thought to have lived for 1,000 years before suddenly disappearing ? Environmental impact of pumping water into the desert or allowing housing developments in this delicate place An accessible introduction to a world of spectacular extremes, Journey into the Desert gives young people a deep sense of the desert and its many contrasts -- beauty and danger, ruggedness and fragility, hot and cold -- and a well-rounded knowledge of the unique species that survive there. action and adventure,children's books,diseases,earth science,education and reference,environment and ecology,explore the world,geography and cultures,growing up and facts of life,health Teen & Young Adult, Oxford University Press, Incorporated<

ISBN: 9780195157772

Journey into the Desert is an exciting voyage through the dramatically dry world of the Sonoran Desert in the Southwest of the United States. Filled with vibrant color photographs of dese… Plus…

Journey into the Desert is an exciting voyage through the dramatically dry world of the Sonoran Desert in the Southwest of the United States. Filled with vibrant color photographs of desert life-including a lizard that squirts blood from its eyes, scorpions that glow in the dark, and a real-life monster with a venomous bite--each page is a daring exploration of grand natural wonders and amazing animal feats of survival. John Brown provides young travelers with wide-ranging information, including: DT How to select equipment for the trip DT Interesting animal adaptations, such as the ingenious water-storage techniques of the cactus and the clever hunting abilities of the vulture DT Native American cliff dwellings, where people are thought to have lived for 1,000 years before suddenly disappearing DT Environmental impact of pumping water into the desert or allowing housing developments in this delicate place An accessible introduction to a world of spectacular extremes, Journey into the Desert gives young people a deep sense of the desert and its many contrasts -- beauty and danger, ruggedness and fragility, hot and cold -- and a well-rounded knowledge of the unique species that survive there. Journey Into the Desert Brown, John, Oxford University Press, USA<

ISBN: 9780195157772

Oxford University Press. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possib… Plus…

Oxford University Press. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Oxford University Press<

ISBN: 9780195157772

A thrilling excursion into the Sonoran Desert in the Southwest takes readers into a land of bizarre creatures and incredible plants, lavishly illustrated throughout. 85 color photos. Medi… Plus…

A thrilling excursion into the Sonoran Desert in the Southwest takes readers into a land of bizarre creatures and incredible plants, lavishly illustrated throughout. 85 color photos. Media > Book, [PU: Oxford University Press]<