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Synopsis
Following the Sonoran Desert of the American Southwest through its five seasons¯spring, dry summer, wet summer, autumn, and winter¯Hidden Life of the Desert uses stunning color photographs and clear, informative text to introduce young readers to many plants and animals that thrive in this unique ecosystem. At first glance the hot valley floors and rugged mountainsides may seem barren and inhospitable, but look closely and you may find howling mice and toads that pop out of the sand. With patience you’ll see giant centipedes, bobcats, and miniature owls. You could even catch a glimpse of a Gila monster, the only poisonous lizard in the United States.
This greatly expanded edition of Hidden Life of the Desert follows in the footsteps of a Crown Books for Young Readers (1990) edition that made the John Burrough’s List of Outstanding Nature Books for Young Readers. New in the 2010 edition are expanded text, more pictures, maps, a glossary, plant and animal species lists, an index, and an annotated list of recommended books and Web sites. But perhaps most important is the addition of a thought-provoking chapter titled “Facing the Future,” which considers where water in the West comes from, how we use it, and how energy and water use are connected.
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About the Author
Thomas Wiewandt is a natural history photographer with a Ph.D. in ecology from Cornell. A native to the American Southwest, he has pursued a career that blends science, art, ecotourism, and publishing. Tom participated as an Artist-in-Residence at Petrified Forest National Park in 2006 and is active in wildlife conservation with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. This greatly expanded edition of Hidden Life of the Desert follows in the footsteps of a Crown (1990) edition that made the John Burrough’s List of Outstanding Nature Books for young readers.
From School Library Journal
Eye-catching photography draws readers into an equally intriguing text in this book that pinpoints life forms of the desert in the southwestern U. S. The variety of plants and animals Wiewandt presents could abolish all traditional notions of deserts as barren, lifeless lands. Vibrant color abounds in many of these high-quality photographs; action shots of the animals and insects add interest. The discussion highlights the interdependence of all living creatures and how they are adapted to their habitat. Everything is clearly explained in both words and images; the last page discusses differences among the world's deserts. Included is a final plea for the prevention of the development of unnatural deserts where human beings have stripped away vegetation. Although there is neither an index nor a table of contents, the book's format allows for easy access. Text is written in a tone similar to documentary narrative and is interspersed among the photographs. The combined quality of this selection and its rather unique scope make it an excellent addition to any collection. --Renee Steinberg, Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ
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- PublisherKnopf Books for Young Readers
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0517573563
- ISBN 13 9780517573563
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages40
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