Animals of the Desert
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Arabian Oryx
by Aaron Carr
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
Arabian oryxes are known for their long, straight horns. Both male and female oryxes have these horns. Find out more in Arabian Oryx, one of the titles in the Animals of the Desert series.
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Antelope Jackrabbits
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
An antelope jackrabbit springs from its hiding place behind a bush! It zigzags through the maze of desert brush to avoid becoming a meal. In this low-level title, readers will hop from page to page to discover how these hares are adapted to thrive in the.
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Thorny Devils
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
Their name and appearance may send chills down your spine, but thorny devils are far from fearsome! Their dangerous looks are one of the many adaptations highlighted on the pages of this beginning reader. Adding even more interest and fun are features show.
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Roadrunners
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
Strong, fast, and fearless, roadrunners are the ultimate desert-dwelling birds! Their bodies maintain water by excreting salt through glands near their eyes, and their powerful legs let them race through the open brushland at speeds of up to 18 miles per hour! Early readers will be racing to get their hands on this title!
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Pronghorn
by E. Melanie Watt
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
Although pronghorns look similar to antelopes, they are not the same. Pronghorns are most closely related to giraffes and okapis. Find out more in Pronghorn, one of the titles in the Animals of the Desert series.
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Gila Monster
by E. Melanie Watt
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
The Gila monster is the largest lizard in the United States. It is one of the few lizards in the world that has venom in its bite. Find out more in Gila Monster, one of the titles in the Animals of the Desert series.
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Sand Cats
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
As the sun beats down on the sand, sand cats make their way into burrows where they wait out the hot desert day. At night, they pounce on nearby rodents! This leveled reader highlights the sand cats adaptations for their desert home. A range map, adaptation feature, diet graphic, and more reinforce the fascinating facts found throughout the text.
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Fennec Foxes
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
The gigantic ears of fennec foxes are not just for hearing small rodents scurry under the Saharan sands: these appendages radiate heat during scorching desert days to keep the foxes cool! Many more desert adaptations are explained in this fact-filled title about fennec foxes!
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Collared Lizards
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
Spend a day hiking in the Sonoran Desert, and you may spot an unusual sight: a lizard sprinting on two legs! Collared lizards reach speeds of up to 16 miles per hour while racing on their hind legs to catch prey or escape predators. Eye-catching photos, fascinating facts, and explanations of adaptations will keep young readers glued to the pages of Collared Lizards!
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Sidewinders
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
S-shaped markings trail behind a rattlesnake scaling a tall desert dune. It is a sidewinder making its characteristic climb! These snakes have developed a special way of moving so only two small areas of their bodies touch the scalding hot sand at a time. Readers will be slithering their way through the pages of this informative title about the desert adaptations of sidewinders!
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Bighorn Sheep
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
From padded split hooves made to scale rocky terrain to reflective fur, bighorn sheep have what it takes to survive in the desert! These tough animals survive even the driest of desert days through their physiological and behavioral adaptations. Early readers will find easy-to-follow text, striking photos, and several special features in this title on bighorn sheep!
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Desert Tortoises
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
Desert tortoises are built tough to survive the wild desert! Their hard shells and rough, scaly legs are no match for taloned predators and spiked terrain. Leveled text, a range map, and adaptation and diet features fill the pages of this beginning reader.
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Fennec Fox
by Jared Siemens
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
Fennec foxes are the smallest members of the Canidae family of mammals. They are known for their large ears. Find out more in Fennec Fox, one of the titles in the Animals of the Desert series.
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Vulture
by Heather Kissock
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
Vultures are able to live in many different habitats, including deserts. They can expose areas of their bodies with few feathers, such as their heads, to help cool down on hot days. Find out more in Vulture, one of the titles in the Animals of the Desert series.
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Camel
by Karen Durrie
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
There are three different types of camels. Wild and domesticated Bactrian camels have two humps, while dromedaries only have one. Find out more in Camel, one of the titles in the Animals of the Desert series.
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Roadrunner
by E. Melanie Watt
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
Roadrunners are part of the cuckoo family. Greater roadrunners are the most widespread and well-known roadrunners. Find out more in Roadrunner, one of the titles in the Animals of the Desert series. Each book
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Meerkat
by E. Melanie Watt
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
Despite their name, meerkats are not cats. They are one of the smallest types of mongooses. Find out more in Meerkat, one of the titles in the Animals of the Desert series.
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Bark Scorpions
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
Bark scorpions are the only scorpions in the Sonoran Desert that can climb! These critters use their ability to hide in cool, dark places while they wait to ambush their prey! Find out more about how bark scorpions survive the scorching Sonoran in this informative title!
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Collared Lizards
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
Spend a day hiking in the Sonoran Desert, and you may spot an unusual sight: a lizard sprinting on two legs! Collared lizards reach speeds of up to 16 miles per hour while racing on their hind legs to catch prey or escape predators. Eye-catching photos, fascinating facts, and explanations of adaptations will keep young readers glued to the pages of Collared Lizards!
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Bighorn Sheep
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
From padded split hooves made to scale rocky terrain to reflective fur, bighorn sheep have what it takes to survive in the desert! These tough animals survive even the driest of desert days through their physiological and behavioral adaptations. Early readers will find easy-to-follow text, striking photos, and several special features in this title on bighorn sheep!
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Sidewinders
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
S-shaped markings trail behind a rattlesnake scaling a tall desert dune. It is a sidewinder making its characteristic climb! These snakes have developed a special way of moving so only two small areas of their bodies touch the scalding hot sand at a time. Readers will be slithering their way through the pages of this informative title about the desert adaptations of sidewinders!
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Fennec Foxes
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
The gigantic ears of fennec foxes are not just for hearing small rodents scurry under the Saharan sands: these appendages radiate heat during scorching desert days to keep the foxes cool! Many more desert adaptations are explained in this fact-filled title about fennec foxes!
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Bark Scorpions
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
Bark scorpions are the only scorpions in the Sonoran Desert that can climb! These critters use their ability to hide in cool, dark places while they wait to ambush their prey! Find out more about how bark scorpions survive the scorching Sonoran in this informative title!
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Roadrunners
by Patrick Perish
Part of the Animals of the Desert series
Strong, fast, and fearless, roadrunners are the ultimate desert-dwelling birds! Their bodies maintain water by excreting salt through glands near their eyes, and their powerful legs let them race through the open brush land at speeds of up to 18 miles per hour! Early readers will be racing to get their hands on this title!
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