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Discover the harsh world of hot and cold deserts and the people, plants, and animals that live in them
Warm deserts make up an estimated 1/5 of the Earth’s surface and present unique challenges to the creatures, plants, and people that survive the temperature extremes. Desert is a detailed guide to some of the most inhospitable places on Earth, and offers spectacular full-color photographs to give readers an “eyewitness” view of life in the desert. See the stunning sand dunes of the Namib Desert, a Bedouin in full wedding dress, the desert in bloom, a jewel wasp, and a camel's regalia. Learn how sand dunes form, how a few honeypot ants store food for a whole nest in their own bodies, and how a mummy is preserved in sand. Discover why a Tuareg woman never uncovers her face, what makes a dromedary different from a Bactrian camel, the mystery of Timbuktu, and why some desert animals have big ears, and much, much more!
The folks at DK have almost singlehandedly rejuvenated if not reinvented the often moribund world of non-fiction books for children. [Eyewitness series] —Newsweek...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] —The New York Times
These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] —School Library Journal
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