The Desert Southwest

by Lee Ann Landstrom

Book Overview

This follow-up to the disgustingly popular Nature�s Yucky takes young naturalists and other lovers of foul facts and icky information on an expedition to the American Southwest. Nature�s Yucky 2 introduces readers to sixteen desert creatures and vividly answers such scintillating scientific questions as: How does the regal horned lizard squirt blood from its eyes? Why do dung beetles eat poop? Why does the piglike javelina...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878425292
• ISBN13: 9780878425297
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.4" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7

Customer Reviews

An enlightening book about the ingenuity of nature

Nature's Yucky! 2: The Desert Southwest is a softcover picturebook for young readers brimming with amazing - albeit icky! - facts about nature and wildlife of the American Southwest. From the regal horned lizard, which can spit blood from its eyes, to the dung beetles' favorite food (ew!) to the piglike javelina that smells like stinky socks, each animal has its own gross habits or aspects for a reason - for example, javelinas use their musky odor to help keep the herd grouped together. The last few pages offer additional information about the various wild animals mentioned, as well as a recipe for "Raven-Gut Upside Down Cake", a "Nature's Yucky! Blues" song, and a list of further resources. An enlightening book about the ingenuity of nature for children's library collections and inquisitive young people who aren't too easily grossed out. Also highly recommended is the original "Nature's Yucky!"

Can't wait to share this with young children!

With lively illustrations and simple repetition, this is the perfect book to read aloud to children. Plus, it's filled with simple, yet amazing facts about all kinds of southwest desert animals. The list of resources in the back of the book is an extra bonus for budding naturalists. I can't wait to read this during story time at the library where I work...and eat the "Raven-gut Upside Down Cake" with the kids!