Deserts (Biomes)

Cover......Page 1 Introduction......Page 2 Desert Locations......Page 4 Where in the world?......Page 6 Hot and Cold Climates......Page 8 Types of Deserts......Page 10 Desert features......Page 11 Technology in the Desert......Page 12 Life in the desert......Page 14 Desert Plants......Page 16 Birds and Mammals......Page 18 Invertebrates, Amphibians, and Reptiles......Page 20 The Desert in Danger......Page 22 Working in the desert......Page 24 Eco-callenge......Page 26 Build a solar still......Page 28 Futher Research......Page 29 Glossary/Index......Page 30 The driest places on earth Where in the world? Desert locations Hot and cold The moving deserts Different types of deserts Desert zones Technology in the desert Life in the desert Plants in the desert Mammals and birds Insects, invertebrates, and amphibians The desert in danger Working in the desert Eco-callenge. An introduction to deserts using detailed text and colorful photos. Topics include climate, location, careers, technological developments, and the plants and animals of deserts Explores the many types of deserts and the fascinating facts about them