A story about twelve animals and how they stay clean in a dry parched environment, including a bobcat, a quail, and a roadrunner.

When shopping for Culebra's birthday, Conejo convinces his friends Iguana and Tortuga to buy all the wrong presents. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used.

"Life in the desert is tough. Not all animals can survive there. But, the ones that do have some awesome adaptations. In this book, readers learn about the reptiles, mammals, and insects found in the sand. From a mother scorpion eating her babies to a gazelle that doesn't need to pee, the facts throughout the book are gross, fun, and, above all, super interesting."--

"Desert animals are built specifically for a harsh, arid environment. As global temperatures rise, however, Earth's deserts are changing, affecting desert animals' ability to survive. Readers will see examples of desert animals that are on the spectrum of threatened species, and an example of a animal species that tragically succumbed to extinction. The volume ends with a success story and information about how readers can help fight global warming....

A reassuring picture book about finding one's place in the world follows a father as he takes his child on their first camping trip where he shows, under a blanket of stars, that the universe is a friendly place.

"How can the camel survive? The hump on its back has stored fat that the animal uses for energy. As a result, the camel can go weeks without water and months without food. Welcome to life in the desert!"--

The rhyming text follows a lone tumbleweed in its journey across a desert teeming with life.

"Young readers will learn all about the desert environment where the bobcat lives, as well as its physical characteristics, what it eats, and how it survives in its hot, dry home."--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to sidewinders. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

When Tortuga arrives at Abuela's house to bring her supper, Abula looks suspiciously like Coyote. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used.