Del Norte Public Library

Have you ever wondered which animals thrive in the American Southwest and how they survive? Although it may look barren, the desert is teeming with life. This fantastic guide is filled with stunning photography and fascinating information by Karen Krebbs, a naturalist with more than 30 years of experience studying desert life. Desert Life spotlights more than 80 species of plants and animals, with a special emphasis on how to spot them and how they...

Gila monster, Roadrunner and Fox provoke Jack Rabbit into taking a very entertaining risk. Everyone gets a little more than they bargained for as Jack Rabbit races around the desert, avoiding rattlesnakes, longhorn cattle, and skunks all by the hair of his hot little heels.

A spadefoot toad waits under the sand for rain, hears the sounds of other desert animals, and eventually mates and spawns other toads.

"This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of meerkats"--OCLC.

A simple introduction to the variety of animals living in the desert, including the scorpion, kangaroo rat, woodpecker, and rattlesnake.

"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to some of the food chains that operate in a desert biome. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--

This book is an introduction to animals and plants of the desert, presenting information on cactus, jackrabbits, camels, meerkats, rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, and more.

Describes the behavior of desert animals that are active at night, including bats, owls, foxes, and toads.

Many desert animals around the world are in danger of becoming extinct. In this enlightening, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers will learn a few of the causes of extinction in the desert and what problems extinction causes for animals, wildlife, and humans alike. Through vibrant photos of beautiful animals and stunning facts in conjunction with informational text and useful charts and diagrams, readers will learn and understand concepts...

Text and photographs discuss desert plants and animals such as the gila monster and caterpillar cactus.