Washoe County Library System

Illustrations and text describe some of the animals the author encountered in the deserts of the American Southwest.

Describes the lives and interaction of animals and plants in the desert.

Describes how birds living in the desert adapt to the harsh environment.

Photographs and brief text describe a variety of baby animals, some of whom are endangered, who make their homes in the desert.

A child sees a saguaro cactus by day but there are no animals until after he leaves, when various creatures come out to play and prey. Also includes "field notes" which provide more facts about desert animals.

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of various animals that live in the desert biome.

A color field guide to America's deserts, with watercolor illustrations and descriptions of the plants and animals that inhabit the different desert regions.

Brief text introduces the concepts of wet and dry, comparing some animals that get wet with some animals that stay dry.