D Is for Desert A World Deserts Alphabet |
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| Author:
| Gowan, Barbara |
| Illustrator:
| Frankenhuyzen, Gijsbert van |
| Series title: | Science Alphabet Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58536-872-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
| Publisher: | Sleeping Bear Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $16.95USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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D is for Desert: A World Deserts Alphabet uses the alphabet to explore desert regions around the world, explaining the science behind what determines a desert and showcasing fascinating features and desert inhabitants. Budding scientists will traverse the rocky deserts of Mongolia astride the Bactrian camel, spy on the poisonous Gila monster and other lizards in the Sonoran Desert, discover geological wonders in Bryce Canyon National Park, and learn about desert weather phenomena such...
More DescriptionD is for Desert: A World Deserts Alphabet uses the alphabet to explore desert regions around the world, explaining the science behind what determines a desert and showcasing fascinating features and desert inhabitants. Budding scientists will traverse the rocky deserts of Mongolia astride the Bactrian camel, spy on the poisonous Gila monster and other lizards in the Sonoran Desert, discover geological wonders in Bryce Canyon National Park, and learn about desert weather phenomena such as dust storms and flash floods, and much more. A glossary of key desert-science terms and concepts is included.