Cactus Desert Paperback - 1997 - 1st Edition
by Donald Silver; Patricia Wynne
With the sun blazing down from a cloudless sky, one would think nothing could survive in the harsh desert. But many organisms actually thrive--from scorpions and rattlesnakes to beetles and spiders. It's not the easiest life on the baking earth, but it's so fascinating to visit the desert--one small square at a time. Full color.
From the rear cover
``The combination of humorous, scientifically grounded text with detailed, realistic drawings will pique the interest of armchair naturalists and active explorers alike.''--Publishers Weekly. You'll want to try to keep cool in cactus country because the desert gets hot--whew!--really hot. With the sun blazing down from a cloudless sky, you'd think nothing could survive. But watch out, a rattlesnake, scorpion, or tarantula might be near. And beware a little beetle that shoots a foul-smelling spray--while it stands on its head! At any moment, a roadrunner might whiz by, a lizard might pop up, or a tortoise might stick out its head. And always, silently, the yucca and mesquite spread their thirsty roots to find a drink of water. It's not the easiest life on the baking earth, but it's so fascinating to visit the desert--one small square at a time. Cactus Desert is just one of the exciting, vibrantly illustrated volumes in the critically acclaimed One Small Square series of science and nature books for children ages 6 - 9. Each book includes: stunning full-color illustrations of each habitat and its creatures; motivating experiments and activities, along with clear, diagrammed instructions and safety tips; a picture field guide to the habitat; a glossary-index and resource list. One Small Square--an eye-opening series--puts the whole world in perspective for children, one small square at a time. Each book is a thrilling, up-close encounter with mammals, insects, plants, birds, fish, amphibians, bacteria, and the ecosystems in which they live. ``Science education at its best.''--Science Books and Films. ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR: Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Book--all illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynne's illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.
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- Title Cactus Desert
- Author Donald Silver; Patricia Wynne
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 48
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher McGraw-Hill Companies, New York
- Date September 1, 1997
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index
- ISBN 9780070579347 / 0070579342
- Weight 0.39 lbs (0.18 kg)
- Dimensions 8.96 x 8.98 x 0.14 in (22.76 x 22.81 x 0.36 cm)
- Ages 06 to 09 years
- Grade levels 1 - 4
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Themes
- Topical: Ecology
- Library of Congress subjects Ecology, Desert ecology
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 97074148
- Dewey Decimal Code 577.54
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