Here is the Southwestern Desert by Madeleine Dunphy
Using cumulative verse, this picture book introduces children to the cacti, jackrabbits, peccaries, roadrunners, coyotes, lizards, and bobcats of the desert, while giving young readers an understanding of the interdependency of life in this ecologically diverse environment.Despite its stark landscape and harsh climate, the Sonoran Desert teems with life. Animals of all kinds live among the desert's fragrant mesquite and spiny cactus, and none can exist without the others. Madeleine Dunphy's poetic text explores all the warm and native elements that make the American Southwest such a mystical place, while Anne Coe's stunning paintings portray the desert's plants and animals as well as the dazzling colors reflected in the rocks and skies of the Sonoran Desert. This book is a must have for any young naturalist hoping to learn about the interconnectedness of life.
Dunphy, Madeleine: - Madeleine Dunphy is an educational consultant who specializes in writing and teaching about nature. Madeleine currently has nine other children's books in print, including At Home with the Gopher Tortoise: The Story of a Keystone Species, illustrated by Michael Rothman; Here Is the Wetland, illustrated by Wayne McLoughlin; and The Peregrine's Journey: A Story of Migration, illustrated by Kristin Kest. Madeleine lives in Oakland, California with her husband, daughter, two cats and a dog. To find out more about Madeleine, her books, and her school presentations, visit www.mdunphy.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780786800490 |
| ISBN 10 | 0786800496 |
| Title | Here is the Southwestern Desert |
| Author | Madeleine Dunphy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hyperion |
| Year published | 1995-04-10 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |