Over 40 illustrations: Gila monster, kit fox, prairie dog, other animals; also plants: cactus, rice grass, saltbush, many more.

Compares and contrasts the 5 North American deserts according to terrain, weather, and wildlife.

Colorable illustrations of 46 common mammals: armadillo, badger, bobcat, kit fox, kangaroo rat, raccoon, pika, peccary, yellowbelly marmot, marten, ferret, weasel, mink, and many more. Full-color renderings appear on the cover, and captions offer scientific names, family classification, size, range, and more information.

Describes the snakes of the North American deserts and provides a guide for keeping them as pets, covering such topics as feeding, housing, and breeding.

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