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desert ecology

Books about desert ecology for readers of all ages.

Cover of The seed and the giant saguaro

The seed and the giant saguaro

Jennifer Ward

Ages 4–8naturegrowth

Cover of I Wonder Why the Sahara Is Cold at Night (I Wonder Why Series)

I Wonder Why the Sahara Is Cold at Night (I Wonder Why Series)

Jackie Gaff, JackieGraff

Ages 5–10naturescience