Earth's four desert biomes – hot, semiarid, coastal, and cold – each have their own set of challenges for the living things within them. In this book, readers in grades 3-5 will discover how desert animals survive and thrive in the driest places on the planet. Photos, text, and sidebars describe how these animals adapt to the challenging climate of these regions. This NGSS-aligned series is packed with interesting facts and vivid photos that introduce readers to a variety of land and water animals. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an activity for home or the classroom.
