Arid zones, deserts books

"This publication ""Environment, People and Development: Experiences from Desert Ecosystems"" Highlights some of...  Read More >>

Florine Lawlor, author of the book, Out From Las Vegas, and columnist for the Las Vegas Sun for 40 years, introduces...  Read More >>

"This book, in both English and Spanish, will introduce readers to a unique region that has been hidden in plain...  Read More >>

In semi arid and arid regions of the country, a vast land resource (39.54 m ha) is available which is underutilized,...  Read More >>

Tales of the Sonoran Desert These fourteen tales give voice to the plants and animals of the unique desert that...  Read More >>

Established in south-central New Mexico at the end of World War II, White Sands Missile Range is the largest overland...  Read More >>

From endless sand dunes and prickly cacti to shimmering mirages and green oases, deserts evoke contradictory images...  Read More >>

Perfect for the budding paleontologist, this book brings to life animals that lived long ago. With clear text and...  Read More >>

The story of how this extraordinary desert became one of America's greatest national parks  Read More >>

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Monitoring changes in landbird population and community parameters can be an important element of a comprehensive,...  Read More >>

"""Eloquently written, Soennichsen's book is a triumph of reportage reminiscent of McPhee.""--Publishers Weekly"...  Read More >>

Offering a cross-country examination and comparison of drought awareness and experience, this book shows how scientists,...  Read More >>

Terra Nova investigates the roots and ramifications of America's dependence on oil and provides groundbreaking solutions...  Read More >>

Antarctica is central to our understanding of global change and the potential fate of planet Earth. In this dramatically...  Read More >>

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This book looks at the deep history of Australia's deserts and the cultural history and archaeology of the Aboriginal...  Read More >>

"Wise old tortoise sends a distress call to the animals to tell them that Walter tortoise is missing, their lives...  Read More >>

Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive? This useful, Spanish-translated...  Read More >>

"The modern southwestern cities of Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, and El Paso occupy lands that once supported...  Read More >>

Arid and semi-arid areas are now facing a threefold holistic crisis: economic, food, and climate.  Read More >>

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Sand. Cacti. Lizards. Mirages. Deserts call to mind exotic places, a sense of adventure and freedom, but also thirst...  Read More >>

Describes the geological makeup and history of the Atacama Desert in Chile. This book helps readers learn that the...  Read More >>

Describes the geological makeup and history of the Great Victoria Desert in Australia. This book helps readers to...  Read More >>