Deserts by Michael Kerrigan

Deserts by Michael Kerrigan

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Deserts can be hot and sandy, but they can also be freezing cold and strewn with rocks. This book provides information you need to know about how deserts are formed and how they change, the special characteristics of desert wildlife and ecosystems, the extreme nature of desert weather, and how people use and abuse desert resources.

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Deserts by Michael Kerrigan

Deserts can be hot and sandy, but they can also be freezing cold and strewn with rocks. In this book, you will find all you need to know about how deserts are formed and how they change, the special characteristics of desert wildlife and ecosystems, the extreme nature of desert weather, and how people use and abuse desert resources. 'Location files' are mini case studies that focus on places with a particular feature; 'People files' give potted biographies of famous explorers or discoverers; 'Fact Files' list amazing facts. This book is packed with information, facts and figures, and examples from all around the globe. Clear maps and diagrams extend the expertly-written text.
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ISBN 13 9780750243964
ISBN 10 0750243961
Title Deserts
Author Michael Kerrigan
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Year published 2007-09-13
Number of pages 48
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.