Deserts in Danger (A True Book: The Earth at Risk)

Did you know that the Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert? Or that Antarctica is the world’s largest cold desert? Get ready to investigate the driest places on the planet, hot and cold, as well as the plants and animals that have adapted to survive there. You’ll also learn about the many threats facing this fascinating biome—and what each of us can do to help—all in the pages of Deserts in Danger.

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

There are five major biomes on Earth: desert, forest, grassland, aquatic, and tundra. These rich, wild places are home to a wide variety of plants and animals—many of which are found nowhere else. Unfortunately, these ecosystems have been put at risk by human activities. This STEAM-based set of True Books introduces students to the incredible biodiversity of Earth’s amazing biomes, as well as the threats they face in the era of climate change. Interesting information is presented in a fun, friendly way—and in the simplest terms possible—and will inspire kids to think about how they can help stop the destruction of Earth’s wild spaces.

Cody Crane is an award-winning nonfiction children’s writer. From a young age, she was set on becoming a scientist. She later discovered that writing about science could be just as fun as the real thing. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and son.