The Sahara Desert / by Molly Aloian.
Material type:
TextSeries: Deserts around the world (Crabtree Publishing Company)Publication details: New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., 2012.Description: 32 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cmISBN: - 0778707148 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)
- 0778707229 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 9780778707141 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)
- 9780778707226 (pbk. : 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 | 916.6 A453 | Available | 33111007035096 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Sahara Desert in North Africa. The biggest hot desert on Earth, it covers parts of twelve countriesmore area than the entire United States! The Sahara has oases scattered widely and sand dunes that can reach as high as 600 feet (182m). Readers will learn about the people, plants, and animals such as camels, goats, and fennec foxes that inhabit this desert habitat. Special sections describe the desert's natural resources, such as oil and natural gas, and the unique problems facing this region.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
The Sahara Desert -- The Sahara up close -- Living in the Sahara -- Tourism and natural resources -- The Sahara at risk? -- Comparing the world's deserts.
"Guided reading: V"--P. [4] of cover.