Biomas donde yo vivo (Backyard Biomes)

Deserts are the driest places on Earth, but they're full of life! Cacti, kangaroo rats, shrubs, foxes, and more have found ways to adapt to the extreme temperatures and dry conditions of deserts around the world. Readers learn about many of these adaptations as well as the major features of the desert biome. Simple maps highlight some of the biggest deserts, helping readers learn map skills. Full-color photographs reinforce accessible information about the desert ecosystem, including a concluding message of conservation.

Swamps are one kind of wetland biome. Like other wetland biomes, a swamp's water must be clean in order for the wildlife in it to thrive. Readers learn the main features of both freshwater and saltwater swamps, as well as where some of the biggest swamps are on Earth. Science curriculum topics such as food chains and conservation make the main content a great complement to classroom learning. Full-color photographs and inset maps aid readers in identifying this interesting biome in the world around them.

Lakes can be hundreds of miles long and thousands of miles deep. They can be small enough to swim across. It's common for homes and roads to be built near lakes because they offer such beautiful scenery as well as needed resources. Readers are introduced to the lake biome that may be in their backyard through lakes' main features, animals and plants that may live there, and examples of some of the largest lakes on Earth. Full-color photographs and small maps highlight this special biome as the main content simply touches on key science curriculum topics including food webs and water conservation.