"Simple text and photographs describe desert animal adaptations"--Provided by publisher.

The desert may look deserted, but it's certainly not! It's full of strange and amazing animals. Do you know which animal can close its nostrils in a sandstorm? Or which desert creature never drinks water? Find out the answers, and lots more amazing facts in this book. Non-fiction is an excellent way to foster an interest in new subjects. This set of ten WOW! Facts presents a variety of unusual subjects such as hip hop stars, haunted houses, Formula 1, psychological experiments and lesser-known dinosaurs. And as enthusiasm grows for new interests, so doors are opened in terms of comprehension and reading ability too. Every book in this hi-lo set is aimed at readers of 10-14, but who have a reading age closer to 9-9.5.

Hippos, crocodiles and anacondas are just a few of the fascinating animals featured in their watery habitat.

An introduction to some of the animals that inhabit the Earth's driest places.

Describes the physical and behavioral adaptations that some animals have adopted in order to survive in the desert.

A simple introduction to roadrunners and their world.

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

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of camels, hump-backed, furry desert-dwellers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how camels got their humps. From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior.

"Simple text and photographs describe polar animal adaptations"--Provided by publisher.

Children will love the up-close photos of baby animals that live in deserts: jackrabbits, hyenas, kit foxes, tortoises, camels, meerkats, and more. Readers will learn how baby animals keep cool in the scorching heat and stay alive in dry deserts.