Publisher Description

This book takes a simple look at what it means to live in a desert. It examines basic geographical features, why people choose to live there, and dangers people might have because of living in a desert, such as extreme weather conditions. The book also looks at how people adapt to living in deserts and the different things both adults and children do in their daily lives, from desert-specific jobs to home schooling, respectively.

Author Biography

Ellen Labrecque is the author of more than 100 nonfiction children's books. She lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with her husband and two kids. She has the best writing partner in the world--her dog Oscar. An avid reader and runner, Ellen is a morning person. On most days, she is up before the sun.

Table of Contents

What is a desert? -- Where are deserts? -- All kinds of people --Living in the desert -- Who are nomads? -- Weather and clothes -- Getting around -- What is school like? -- What is work like? -- Fun things to do -- Deserts of the past -- Deserts of the future -- Fun facts.

Review

The books explain the types of plants and animals that occupy the land, the climate of the area, modes of transportation, how the school systems are run, and the job market. The photos are beautiful and provide the reader a clear image of the featured region.-- "School Library Connection"
Through an appealing combination of clear prose and colorful photos, this set introduces emerging readers to life in or near some of Earth's most common geographic features and landforms. . . .Demonstrating how physical geography affects human settlement, this series is a solid choice for elementary libraries.-- "School Library Journal"

Review Quote

Through an appealing combination of clear prose and colorful photos, this set introduces emerging readers to life in or near some of Earth's most common geographic features and landforms. . . .Demonstrating how physical geography affects human settlement, this series is a solid choice for elementary libraries.

Promotional "Headline"

Maps; curriculum aligned; glossary; quiz page; fun facts page

Feature

Bolded Glossary Words, Bullets, Caption(s), Glossary, Heading(s)/Subheading(s), Illustration(s)/Drawing(s), Index, Map(s), More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, Table of Contents

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