Deserts (New and Updated)
Deserts (New and Updated) by Gail Gibbons is a comprehensive exploration of one of Earth’s most challenging environments, published by Holiday House, Incorporated on September 16, 2025. This 32-page edition is designed for young readers and presents an engaging introduction to deserts, highlighting their unique characteristics and the diverse life forms that thrive in these arid landscapes.
In this updated edition, readers will discover the various types of desert terrain, from dunes to mesas, and learn how plants like succulents adapt to survive in extreme conditions. The book features accessible diagrams and clearly labeled watercolor illustrations that introduce young audiences to a range of desert inhabitants, including birds, reptiles, and other creatures. With a focus on the environment and ecology, this edition serves as an informative resource for children interested in science and nature.
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In this new and updated edition, learn everything you need to know about one of the toughest environments on Earth, from #1 science writer for kids Gail Gibbons.
Deserts cover about one-fifth of the land on Earth and receive very little rain. However, these hot, sandy, and rocky landscapes are filled with the most unique and adaptable plants and animals. Discover everything about this mysterious and beautiful biome in this updated introduction to deserts.
Learn about the different types of terrain found in deserts from dunes to mesas. With accessible diagrams, learn how succulents and other plants survive such a dry, hot climate. Meet the birds, critters, and creepy crawlies that call the desert home. Clearly labeled watercolor illustrations introduce young readers to dozens of desert dwellers from the western diamondback rattlesnake to the road runner to the camel.
Gail Gibbons “has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children’s writer-illustrator.” Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 120 acclaimed books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterflies. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.
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