Saguaro: The Desert Giant

by Anna Humphreys and Susan Lowell

Book Overview

Ask a child to draw a picture of a cactus, and the result will probably look like a saguaro. Indeed, mass media have made this denizen of the Sonoran Desert universally recognizable, and perhaps just as misunderstood. In Saguaro: The Desert Giant, Anna Humphreys and Susan Lowell share true stories about this amazing, anthropomorphic cactus that are at least as intriguing as the folklore. A saguaro can grow to be a towering fifty feet or more and live...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1887896309
• ISBN13: 9781887896306
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Rio Nuevo Publishers
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.0" x 11.8"

Customer Reviews

FANTASTIC guide to a fascinating desert plant

It's hard to say what the appeal of the saguaro cactus is exactly, but perhaps it is the way people relate to them. Their branches are referred to as arms; the young plants are called babies; and they live under nurse plants as seedlings. More than just being anthropomorphic, these giant cactuses are the true emblem of the spectacular Sonoran Desert. Across the country (far from their tiny growth region), the saguaro is a powerful symbol of the American Southwest. This book is a perfect blend of accurate scientific information and entertaining cultural anecdotes from the mother and daughter author team. It is jam-packed with useful facts, and all are attractively displayed in this beautiful book. The art is as precise and engaging as the well-written text. Definitely a worthy investment!