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Explore Ecosystems: In a Desert

By Sarah Ridley
Series: Explore Ecosystems
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Explore Ecosystems: In a Desert by Sarah Ridley takes young readers on an educational journey through various deserts around the world. The book vividly illustrates the unique plants and animals that thrive in these arid environments, highlighting the adaptations that allow them to survive the extreme conditions. It's an engaging and informative resource for children interested in learning about the wonders of desert ecosystems.
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You might enjoy this children's book if you're keen on discovering the unique wildlife and plants that thrive in desert ecosystems. It’s an exciting way for young readers to learn about the adaptations that enable life to flourish in one of the Earth's harshest environments, making education about nature both fun and engaging.

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Find out about the circle of life on Earth's amazing Australian desert habitat

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Find out about the circle of life on Earth's amazing Australian desert habitat.

Explore Ecosystems: In a Desert dives into the diverse wonders of the Australian desert biome. This habitat is home to reptiles, kangaroos, birds, plants, and more. Readers will discover how this ecosystem functions through the lives of these animals and plants. The book explores how desert life relies not only on other living things, but also on non-living elements such as sand, rain, and rocks.

The importance of balance in the natural world is a key theme—showing how animals, both large and tiny, impact their environment. The Explore Ecosystems series is a perfect introduction to habitats for readers aged 7 and up.

Titles in the series include:

  • In a Desert
  • In an Ocean
  • In a Pond
  • In a Rainforest
  • On a Savannah
  • In a Tree

Series: Explore Ecosystems

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  • Explore Ecosystems: In a Desert
    Find out about the circle of life on Earth's amazing Australian desert habitat. Explore Ecosystems: In a Desert dives into the diverse wonders of the Australian desert biome. This habitat is home to reptiles, kangaroos, birds, plants, and more. Readers will discover how this ecosystem functions through the lives of these animals and plants. The book explores how desert life...
    By Sarah Ridley
    Paperback
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  • Explore Ecosystems: In a Pond
    Find out about the circle of life in Earth's amazing pond habitats. Explore Ecosystems: In a Pond dives into the diverse wonder of a pond biome. This habitat is home to frogs, ducks, dragonflies, kingfishers, and more. Readers will discover how this ecosystem works through the lives of these animals. It explores how pond life relies not only on other...
    By Sarah Ridley
    Paperback
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526322500

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Edition: Illustrated edition

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Sarah Ridley has an enduring interest in history, the natural world and many other topics which has made her work as an editor and writer of children's information books endlessly fascinating. Some of her books have been shortlisted or longlisted for information book awards, including Dear Jelly Family Letters from the First World War and Suffragettes and the Fight for the Vote. Sarah lives in Colchester with her husband and her student daughter's guinea pigs.

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