America's Deserts: Guide to Plants and Animals

by Marianne Wallace

Overview

A detailed guide to the plants and animals of the four desert regions of North America (Chihuahuan, Great Basin, Sonoran, and Mojave).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781555912680
Publisher:	Fulcrum Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/1996
Series:	America's Ecosystems
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.18(d)
Age Range:	8 - 18 Years

About the Author

Marianne D. Wallace is a natural science illustrator and writer whose work has appeared in over 30 books and publications. She has also been an elementary school science teacher, a botanic garden tour guide, and a writer for the US Forest Service. She lives in the foothills of Southern California.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 3-6This title focuses on four distinct North American desertsSonoran, Mojave, Chihuahuan, and Great Basinand the specific plants and animals that survive in each. Species names are highlighted in bold within the text, and specific places to find them appear in both text and illustrations. Area maps and double-page watercolor-and-ink illustrations realistically reflect the natural colors of desert life. An annotated list of common plants and animals, a section showing animal tracks, and a brief pronunciation guide and glossary are appended. A thorough index and a list of addresses of places to contact for additional information round out the book. A strength of this presentation is the opportunity it offers to compare life in different ecosystems; Wallace makes it clear that desert environments are not all the same, and that varying climates sustain different species. An attractive, well-organized guide for readers who can explore a desert first hand, as well as for report writers.Diane Nunn, Richard E. Byrd Elementary School, Glen Rock, NJ

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