There's more to deserts than sand, camels, and cacti!

Which deserts would you need a warm coat in? How do people cope with sandstorms? And which animals lick saliva off their paws to stay alive?

From the Sahara to the Australian Great Sandy, explore Earth's driest regions and discover the desert's hidden dangers, from buried snakes to sandstorms. Find out how people, animals, and plants cope with the daily challenge to find water. All aspects of these amazing locations are covered in fascinating photographic detail.

Brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun!

This book features in the following series: Eye Wonder, Eyewonder .

There are 48 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2007 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .