Discover the Desert: The Driest Place on Earth
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ceceri, Kathryn / Carbaugh, Samuel, PUBLISHER: Nomad Press (VT), Delving into a seemingly dry and barren ecosystem, this fun-filled activity book closely examines ong>theong> desert landscape and shows how many exciting discoveries it holds. Exploring native plants and animals and depicting ong>theong> extreme temperatures, rough terrain, and vast distances in detail, this lively reference describes lost civilizations as well as today's desert-dwelling cultures. "Try This" science and history activities are also included--from creating mirages and fashioning an Anasazi clay bowl to growing salt crystals and even assembling a cactus dish terrarium. Demonstrating why adventurers have always been drawn to ong>theong> world's deserts, this entertaining overview also provides education on ong>theong> environment, examining how ong>theong> health of ong>theong> planet depends on ong>theong> careful treatment of ong>theong> desert's many resources.