A Desert Habitat

A Desert Habitat

Author: Kelley MacAulay

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780778729501

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A Desert Habitat describes one of the world's most fascinating desert habitats: the Sonoran Desert. Discover how animals find food, keep cool, and stay alive.


Cactus Hotel

Cactus Hotel

Author: Brenda Z. Guiberson

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1993-10-15

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780805029604

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"Describes the life cycle of the giant saguaro cactus, with an emphasis on its role as a home for other desert dwellers."--Title page verso.


Life in a Desert Cactus

Life in a Desert Cactus

Author: Jill Bailey

Publisher: Capstone Classroom

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781410903471

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Explores the desert microhabitats of various plants and animals.


Desert Giant (pb)

Desert Giant (pb)

Author: Barbara Bash

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2002-09-06

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781578050857

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A venerable saguaro cactus stands like a statue in the hot desert landscape, its armlike branches reaching fifty feet into the air. From a distance it appears to be completely still and solitary--but appearances can be deceptive. In fact, this giant tree of the desert is alive with activity. Its spiny trunk and branches are home to a surprising number of animals, and its flowers and fruit feed many desert dwellers. Gila woodpeckers and miniature elf owls make their homes inside the saguaro's trunk. Long-nosed bats and fluttering white doves drink the nectar from its showy white flowers. People also play a role in the saguaro's story: each year the Tohono O'odham Indians gather its sweet fruit in a centuries-old harvest ritual. In this first volume of Sierra Club Books' Tree Tales series, a simple, easy-to-read text and appealing drawings document the life cycle of this amazing cactus tree and the creatures it helps to support. Readers will come away with a better understanding of and a lasting respect for this accomodating giant of the desert.


101 Questions about Desert Life

101 Questions about Desert Life

Author: Alice Jablonsky

Publisher: Western National Parks Association

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1877856320

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A collection of one hundred and one questions about life in the desert.


Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

Author: Dusti Bowling

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Published: 2017-09-05

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1454923466

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“Aven is a perky, hilarious, and inspiring protagonist whose attitude and humor will linger even after the last page has turned.” —School Library Journal (Starred review) Aven Green loves to tell people that she lost her arms in an alligator wrestling match, or a wildfire in Tanzania, but the truth is she was born without them. And when her parents take a job running Stagecoach Pass, a rundown western theme park in Arizona, Aven moves with them across the country knowing that she’ll have to answer the question over and over again. Her new life takes an unexpected turn when she bonds with Connor, a classmate who also feels isolated because of his own disability, and they discover a room at Stagecoach Pass that holds bigger secrets than Aven ever could have imagined. It’s hard to solve a mystery, help a friend, and face your worst fears. But Aven’s about to discover she can do it all . . . even without arms. Autumn 2017 Kids’ Indie Next Pick Junior Library Guild Selection Library of Congress's 52 Great Reads List 2018


Cactus and Flower

Cactus and Flower

Author: Sarah Williamson

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1683358465

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This bright, gentle, thoughtful picture book explores friendship and natural life cycles for readers young and old Cactus and Flower spend their days in the desert, side by side. They watch the sun come up; they watch the sun go down. They play with their animal friends. And they grow, slowly but surely. Then one day, Flower loses a petal. Cactus and Flower know what this means. But they know, too, that this is the way life goes: Slowly but surely, petals will fall, and new buds will bloom.


Clementina's Cactus

Clementina's Cactus

Author: Ezra Jack Keats

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1999-06-01

Total Pages: 21

ISBN-13: 0451479572

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Keats departs from his traditional style for his one and only wordless picture book, Clementina's Cactus. Clementina and her father are out for a walk in the desert when Clementina discovers a lone cactus, all shriveled and prickly. But Clementina discovers there is something beautiful hiding inside that thick skin.


Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus

Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus

Author: Dusti Bowling

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Published: 2019-09-17

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1454933305

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“High School. Two words that struck fear into the heart of every armless middle schooler I knew. Which was me. And like two people online.” The sequel to the critically acclaimed Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus follows Aven Green as she confronts yet another challenge: high school. “Those preparing to ‘slay the sucktastic beast known as high school’ will particularly appreciate this spirited read.” —Kirkus (Starred review) Just as Aven starts to feel comfortable in Stagecoach Pass, with her friends and schoolmates accustomed to her lack of “armage,” everything changes once again. She’s about to begin high school . . . with 3,000 new kids to stare at her. And no matter how much Aven tries to play it cool, nothing prepares her for the reality. In a year filled with confusion, humiliation, and just maybe love, can Aven manage to stay true to herself?