Books
Desert Night Desert Day

Wonderful illustrations and a rhyming poetic tempo are a hit in this beautiful look at the desert. Some science but mostly artistic beauty.
Desert Giant: Life of the Saguaro Cactus

In this first volume of Sierra Club Books' Tree Tales series, a simple, easy-to-read text and appealing drawings document the life cycle of this amazing cactus tree and the creatures it helps to support. Readers will come away with a better understanding of and a lasting respect for this accommodating giant of the desert.
Way Out in the Desert

This is a desert version of Over in the Meadow to sing along with and enjoy. Lovely illustrations allow children to see and understand the creatures of the desert.
Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry?

The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Journey through the deserts of the world and learn:
- how plants and animals have adapted to survive the unforgiving climate
- why deserts don’t have to be hot
- what causes us to see mirages
- and much more!
A Desert Habitat (Introducing Habitats)

A scientific look at the desert habitat for children of all ages. Chapters include everything from animals to food to shelter. An excellent resource for the study of deserts.
Day and Night in the Desert

Spend a day and night in the desert! Learn about this dry habitat through the unique animals that call it home. Stand with meerkats during a watchful hunt for insects. Spot a jackrabbit taking a shaded midday nap. Join a desert tortoise as it dines on colorful cactus fruit. After dark, follow a snake as it slithers in cool, moonlit sand. What will tomorrow bring in the desert?
Deserts

Seymour Simon is well known for his science books for children. He has authored well over 100. This is a book not to miss — great photographs of desert landscapes from all over the globe.
Discover Science: Desert

Take a look at deserts from all over the world. Learn about the plants and animals, the climate and the variety of deserts that exist on the earth. Great photographs and scientific detail will help you to learn all about deserts.