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48 pp.
| Kingfisher |
April, 2005 |
TradeISBN 0-7534-5866-7$8.95
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K-3Kingfisher Young Knowledge series.
The defining characteristics of deserts around the world--their flora, fauna, history, and weather--are the subject of this informational text. Each double-page spread introduces a general observation about desert life and is supported by compelling details. The color photos give no sense of scale, which is occasionally confusing. Three pages of related craft activities accompany the text. Ind.