Camels
Megan Borgert-Spaniol
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces camels to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
Read Time: ~5.3 hr
Living in a desert
by Pam Holden (2008)
About this book
There are deserts in many parts of the world. Most deserts are huge, dry places where only a few special plants grow. The weather can change quickly from very hot to very cold. People who visit deserts or live there have to be very careful to survive.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreLiving in a desert Lead Character
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