by Kari Schuetz (Author)
Barren land, little rainfall, and deadly temperatures are well-known features of deserts. But did you know that many desert plants have long root systems that grow in search of water? Plants and animals have to adapt in order to survive. Some plants grow waxy leaves to hold in water, and many animals store fat in a hump or tail. In this title, beginning readers will learn all about deserts and how life develops in extreme conditions.
Number of Pages: 24
Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.8 x 6.1 IN
Publication Date: January 01, 2016
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Life in a Desert
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.7
Point Value: 0.5