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Books with title Surviving the Desert

  • Living in the Desert

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2020)
    Life in the desert is challenging for many species. Lack of water and extreme temperatures make it hard to survive. Despite this, people have survived and thrived in the desert for thousands of years. This book describes deserts around the world and explores how people have adapted to life in this harsh terrain, from irrigation techniques to the special clothing they wear. The book also looks at the future of deserts and how climate change is affecting desert landscapes around the world. Through easy-to-read text and bold photographs, young readers will discover the complexity and beauty of the desert environment.
  • Surviving the Ice

    Robyn Hardyman

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2016)
    When trekking north or south to Earth's poles, the number one concern of travelers is likely the cold. And it should be. Frostbite, hypothermia, and more are real dangers but there are even more environmental aspects of the ice to be worried about. Readers are introduced to the coldest places on Earth, including how people like scientists live there and the threatening animals they could encounter. Also included are true stories of people who have had to survive in terrifying situations, highlighting how they did it and when they were rescued. Full-color photographs show the icy beauty of this unforgiving environment.
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