Learn about what desert animals eat and where each belongs in the food chain.

Discusses the vulture, including what it eats, why it lacks feathers on its head, and how it raises its young.

Easy to read text with rebuses explores animals that live in the desert.

A story about twelve animals and how they stay clean in a dry parched environment, including a bobcat, a quail, and a roadrunner.

Many people have preconceptions about biomes, especially deserts. They picture only hot, barren wastelands where nothing lives. This valuable volume teaches young Earth explorers some surprising facts about desert habitats. For example, some deserts don't have sand, and some are quite cold. They'll also learn how some resilient plants and animals survive in these arid environments. Beautiful images accompany the accessible low-ATOS text.

Is there life in the desert? There sure is! This educational book will teach your child about the animals and plants that survive the harsh desert environment. It's a great book to have because it's not all texts; rather, there's even more pictures. And pictures are universal forms of learning that make education fun and memorable. Make sure to buy a copy now!

Latino/a students are in a unique position in today's society; teachers and administrators are in an influential position in educating them. Community, parents, and educators alike are poised to enable these students to gain the education they need for success. Chapters by recognized authors and successful practitioners explain theory with actual applicable examples, demonstrating where and how education is successfully working for Latino students.