Desert/Eyewitness Books

by Miranda MacQuitty

Book Overview

Here is an original and exciting new guide to some of the most inhospitable places on Earth. Superb, full-color photographs of the people who live in the desert, and the creatures and plants that survive the extremes of temperature, offer a unique "eyewitness" view of this hostile environment. See the stunning sand dunes of the Namib Desert, a Bedouin in full wedding dress, the desert in bloom, a jewel wasp and a camel's regalia. Learn how sand dunes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590545788
• ISBN13: 9781590545782
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Fitzgerald Books
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Inhospitable Places

"With little rain and extreme temperatures, deserts are some of the harshest places on Earth." You will also learn amazing things, like how a cobra can still breathe while swallowing its prey. How a camel is dressed up in full regalia and how people live and eat in the desert. Features: Full-color photographs of the people who live in the desert Pictures of creatures and plants that survive extreme temperatures Pictures of beads, necklaces, Aboriginal necklaces, amulets, anklets, rings, bracelets, rock art. Contents: What is a desert? What is a desert made of? Seas of sand - I have a workout video that has the backdrop of sand that makes life look smooth and relaxing. It is called: Alimacgraw yogamind & body Water in the desert After the rains How plants survive Insects Reptiles Birds Mammals Adapting to desert life Ship of the desert Camel regalia Domesticated animals Dwellings Food and drink Men's costume Women's costume Desert brides Jewelry Spinning and weaving Arts and crafts Exploring the desert Loved seeing the picture of a "Desert Rose" that is a strange shaped crystal that is formed within the sand dunes in the Sahara. This entire book just made me want to go find a beach! ~The Rebecca Review