ABOUT THIS BOOK: 

The first book in a series about different land biomes introduces 13 desert creatures like skunks, bighorn sheep, roadrunners, and kangaroo rats.  A thermometer and clock help you learn about the daily cycle in a environment typical to the American southwest.

ACTIVITIES AND LINKS FOR  KIDS:

• Plan a family vacation to a desert region.  Be sure to include activities that will take you into the wild areas.  Take time to walk among the rocks, cactus, and other desert plants that you can't see well from your car.  Let me know what animals or unusual plants you spot (you'll probably have better luck in the morning or evening).  I'll post your response on the KID TALK page of my website.

• Learn more about plants and animals, including endangered species, at the Some Like It Hot site hosted for kids by the Environmental Education department of the Bureau of Land Management.

• Discover more about the desert at the World's Biomes site.

  REVIEWS/AWARDS:

• American Booksellers Pick of the List, Spring 1997

"This is a unique book in that primary readers could read the right-side pages easily and explore the pictures, while junior readers would be able to get more information from the other pages."  BOOKS FOR BEGINNING READERS

TEACHER OR LIBRARIAN?

• An activity page for the classroom or library.

WHERE TO FIND OR ORDER THIS BOOK:

• Check your school or local library.

• Go to your favorite independent bookstore.  On the Internet, find this book directly at your closest independent bookstore through .  You can also find it through Amazon.com.

• Charlesbridge Publishing at 1-800-225-3214 or www.charlesbridge.com.  Look for their section called Mudskippers Kids Club.

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