The Sonoran Desert

October 1, 2009
Gr 5-8-An in-depth look at a vibrant ecosystem. Spilling over the Mexican border into Arizona and New Mexico, the Sonoran Desert is especially rich in varied plants, animals, insects, and other critters that call it home. Lynch shares his expertise and experiences in a clearly written, conversational text, lavishly illustrated with his own crisp color photos. From bighorn sheep to Gila monsters to creosote bushes, the author presents the variegated panoply of landscapes and life-forms in this challenging environment. More demanding than Kelley MacAulay's "A Desert Habitat" (Crabtree, 2006), which also focuses on the Sonoran Desert, this engaging work is eye-catching and informative."Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY"

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January 1, 2010
Six chapters describe the Sonoran Desert ecosystem, including flora, fauna, and geography. Lynch's narrative, including entertaining first-person reminiscences about visiting the desert, is accessible and enthusiastic. Vivid photographs showcase both the beauty and the danger of this little-settled and still mysterious tract. Website. Ind.

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