Desert: Journey Through the Hot Sands and Frosty Lands

This stunning book all about deserts takes children on a grand tour of the driest places on Earth.

From the rugged Gobi to the dunes of the Sahara, discover 10 of the world''s most spectacular deserts, and the animals and plants that live in them. With a selection of both famous and less-well known places, every desert is explored in detail, with intriguing information about its geography, and flora and fauna alongside detailed photography and beautiful illustrations.

Meet camels that endure without water for days, reptiles that dance on hot sand, and plants that store moisture for months. Learn about the incredible salt lakes that host millions of flamingos, and discover how people have thrived in deserts for millennia. As well as the wonders of these remote areas, the threats facing mountains and their species are also investigated.

Desert will be treasured for years to come. With foil on the cover and sprayed edges, this book makes the perfect gift for any child with a passion for the natural world.

Take young explorers on a grand tour of the driest places on Earth in this stunning book all about deserts. From the rugged Gobi to the dunes of the Sahara, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular deserts, and the animals and plants that live in them, in this beautiful gift book for children aged 7-9. This engaging & beautiful desert habitat book for kids offers:The fourth in a series of 4 books that takes children on a grand tour around the different habitats of the world. Everything you could want to know about habitats: the animals and plants that live there, the geography of the area, and plenty of incredible factsA giftable book with foil on the cover and edges, plus beautiful illustrations and photographs on every page. Bringing both famous and lesser-known deserts to life with detailed photography and beautiful illustrations, this desert ecosystem book for kids examines each in detail, with intriguing information about its geography, flora and fauna, and more. Kids will meet camels that endure without water for days, reptiles that dance on hot sand, and plants that store moisture for months. Learn about the incredible salt lakes that host millions of flamingos, and discover how people have thrived in deserts for millennia. Kids will also learn about the threats facing deserts and their species. More in the seriesThe Earth’s Incredible Habitats series takes children on a grand tour of Earth and its biomes, exploring animals, landforms and geography. If you enjoyed Desert, why not try Ocean and learn about our planet’s incredible underwater world and its colourful inhabitants?

• | Author: Anita Ganeri
• | Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
• | Publication Date: Jan 08, 2026
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9780241759820
• | ISBN-10: 024175982X