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Desert

Journey Through the Hot Sands and Frosty Lands
By DK and Anita Ganeri
Series: Earth's Incredible Habitats
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This stunning book all about deserts takes children on a grand tour of the driest places on Earth. From the rugged Gobi to the dunes of the Sahara, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular deserts, and the animals and plants that live in them. With... Read More
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This stunning book all about deserts takes children on a grand tour of the driest places on Earth.

From the rugged Gobi to the dunes of the Sahara, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular deserts, and the animals and plants that live in them. With a selection of both famous and less well-known places, every desert is explored in detail, offering intriguing information about its geography, flora, and fauna alongside detailed photography and beautiful illustrations.

Meet camels that endure without water for days, reptiles that dance on hot sand, and plants that store moisture for months. Learn about the incredible salt lakes that host millions of flamingos, and discover how people have thrived in deserts for millennia. As well as the wonders of these remote areas, the threats facing mountains and their species are also investigated.

Desert will be treasured for years to come. With foil on the cover and sprayed edges, this book makes the perfect gift for any child with a passion for the natural world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241759820

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 December 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

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Anita Ganeri Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational DK Penguin Books Series: Earth's Incredible Habitats

About the Author

Anita is a UK based author of more than 600 non-fiction books, including the award-winning and best-selling Horrible Geography series, as well as many other books about animals and the natural world.

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