Publisher's Synopsis
Deserts appear to be bleak and inhospitable places, with dramatic scenery and harsh climates. Yet, for the people and the wide variety of plants and animals who know how to survive, deserts around the world are simply home. This book shows readers the desert ecosystems of the world in all their variety and teeming life.;Part of the "Collins Eyewitness Guides" series, the book features step-by-step annotations which explain the illustrations. It is suitable for school projects.