Deserts

Deserts

Author: Nicola Davies

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780753411711

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An illustrated introduction to some of the deserts of the world, their weather, flora and fauna.


D is for Desert

D is for Desert

Author: Barbara Gowan

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press

Published: 2012-06-25

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1410310698

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D is for Desert: A World Deserts Alphabet uses the alphabet to explore desert regions around the world, explaining the science behind what determines a desert and showcasing fascinating features and desert inhabitants. Budding scientists will traverse the rocky deserts of Mongolia astride the Bactrian camel, spy on the poisonous Gila monster and other lizards in the Sonoran Desert, discover geological wonders in Bryce Canyon National Park, and learn about desert weather phenomena such as dust storms and flash floods, and much more. A glossary of key desert-science terms and concepts is included.


Desert Biome

Desert Biome

Author: Grace Hansen

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2016-08-15

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13: 1680805568

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Readers will learn about the four major desert biomes, which are hot and dry, semiarid, coastal, and cold deserts. The text will focus on the climate and the very special plants and animals that are found in deserts around the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.


Discover Science: Deserts

Discover Science: Deserts

Author: Nicola Davies

Publisher: Kingfisher

Published: 2012-08-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780753468364

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Come explore the world's deserts, from the scorching North American southwest to the cold Gobi. Starting with natural forces such as wind and rain and moving through plant and animal life, as well as all the ways humans live and work with the desert, this is an accessible introduction to this fascinating environment. With included hands-on activities and key vocabulary defined in the glossary, Discover Science: Desert by Nicola Davies is a clear, easy-to-understand introduction to an important environmental topic.


Discover Science: Planet Earth

Discover Science: Planet Earth

Author: Deborah Chancellor

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2011-08-16

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 075346604X

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Introduces the planet's climate and geography, discussing topics including the water cycle, earthquakes, and natural resources, and provides instructions for creating simple projects.


Discovery in the Desert

Discovery in the Desert

Author: Tom Thiele

Publisher: Jesus Solution Mediaions

Published: 2011-02

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780615425016

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David Hart is a young, bright NASA physicist who is chosen to join a team of other NASA scientists assigned to a Classified Military Project. The team has been formed to bring a new, cutting edge technology to the United States military-Time Travel. The team initially makes great strides in developing a time travel capsule, and then they hit a brick wall. Once the obstacle becomes common knowledge at NASA, the project transforms from one of prestige and glamour to one of embarrassment. The slowed progress grates on David's patience. Then he decides to do the unthinkable! Join David on this adventure of a lifetime as he realizes that not only has he been chosen to be on this NASA team, but he has been chosen for a much more significant task. A task, that once accomplished, will change David's life forever. Additionally, it is this author's hope, that this book will change your life forever, as well. Top Ten List: Top Ten Reasons to Read this New Release 10. You get to visit Tel Aviv and the Judean Desert in Israel 9. You get a glimpse of what the future may hold for NASA 8. You get to meet two of the most interesting angels ever 7. You get to experience the thrill of time travel 6. You get to watch the CIA and Israeli Mossad in action 5. You get to eavesdrop on a meeting of Satan and his demons 4. You get to laugh and you get to cry 3. You get to accompany an international fugitive on the run 2. You get to meet Jesus Christ Himself 1. You get a life-changing book that you can share with a friend!


DK Eyewitness Books: Desert

DK Eyewitness Books: Desert

Author: Miranda Macquitty

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2000-05-31

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 0756668107

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Warm deserts make up an estimated 1/5 of the Earth's surface and present unique challenges to the creatures, plants, and people that survive the temperature extremes. Desert is a detailed guide to some of the most inhospitable places on Earth, and offers spectacular full-color photographs to give readers an "eyewitness" view of life in the desert. See thestunning sand dunes of the Namib Desert, a Bedouin in full wedding dress, the desert in bloom, a jewel wasp, and a camel's regalia. Learn how sand dunes form, how a few honeypot ants store food for a whole nest in their own bodies, and howa mummy is preserved in sand. Discover why a Tuareg woman never uncovers her face, what makes a dromedary different from a Bactrian camel, the mystery of Timbuktu, and why some desert animals have big ears, and much, much more! Discover the harsh world of hot and cold deserts and the people, plants, and animals that live in them.


Deserts

Deserts

Author: Seymour Simon

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 1997-09-22

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780688154790

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Describes the nature and characteristics of deserts, where they are located, and how they are formed.


Imagining the Atacama Desert

Imagining the Atacama Desert

Author: Richard V. Francaviglia

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781607816102

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A geographical, historical, and personal exploration of the world's driest desert