Creatures Of The Desert World

Describes the activities of various animals in Arizona's Sonoran Desert.

"Plant and animal life of the American desert"--Jacket subtitle.

Introduces endangered desert animals around the world, explains why they are endangered, and looks at conservation efforts.

Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert. With helpful diagrams and images, definitions, tips and instructions, informational text, a bibliography, and a list of other helpful websites, readers can be assured that they will learn about the dangers of heat exhaustion, desert plants that could aid in survival, and other helpful tips in order to survive in an emergency.

Being dangerous is not just a matter of size or strength, of producing venom, or of possessing physical characteristics such as sharp teeth or claws. It is mostly to do with survival.

"Explains why the world's deserts are extreme environments and examines how gray foxes, rattlesnakes, and other animals have adapted to the harsh climates"--Provided by publisher.

'Wetland Animals' investigates how people are working to save one of our most important ecosystems, and the millions of animals that rely on the world's wetlands for survival. It is part of the 'Saving Wildlife' series, which investigates the world's endangered species in the context of their different environments.