The Great Victoria Desert / by Lynn Peppas.
Material type:
TextSeries: Deserts around the world (Crabtree Publishing Company)Publication details: New York : Crabtree Pub. Company, c2013.Description: 32 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cmISBN: - 0778707113 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)
- 0778707199 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 1427190461 (electronic pdf : alk. paper)
- 142719100X (electronic html : alk. paper)
- 9780778707110 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)
- 9780778707196 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 9781427190468 (electronic pdf : alk. paper)
- 9781427191007 (electronic html : alk. paper)
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 919.415 P424 | Available | 33111007035153 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This amazing book describes the geological makeup and history of the Great Victoria Desert in Australia. Used in modern times for mining and testing of atomic bombs, this vast, sandy area has been home to a number of indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Although there is little rain, the blooms with a variety of plants. Readers will learn about the Mamungari Conservation Park located in the Great Victoria Desert, which is known for a eucalyptus tree called Ooldea mallee with large, spectacular red, pink, or yellow flowers. Special sections also describe the desert's natural resources, as well as the unique problems facing this region such as the introduction of non-native species of animals.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
The Great Victoria Desert -- The unique geography of the GVD -- Living in the Great Victoria Desert -- Trade and commerce -- Desert at risk -- Comparing the world's deserts.
"Guided reading: V"--P. [4] of cover.