In the Desert

In the Desert - Hardcover

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In the Desert - Hardcover

In the Desert - Hardcover

by David Elliott
$18.99
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Book Overview

With wonder and wit, David Elliott's poems look beyond the Sahara's blinding surface to the rich flora and fauna of the world's largest hot desert, depicted in Gordy Wright's vibrant illustrations.

The Sahara, covering more than three million square miles, is a harsh and uninviting landscape, inhospitable to most forms of life. But under every rock, in every crevice, and hidden in the growth of the landscape, life persists. From the dangerous deathstalker scorpion and the Nile crocodile to the familiar Saharan cheetah and Nubian vulture, the animals of the Sahara not only survive but thrive. In his iconic and admiring poetry, David Elliott reveals the secrets of barren desert landscapes, featuring animals both familiar and elusive. With comprehensive back matter offering notes on the poems and Gordy Wright's striking, saturated paintings, In the Desert seeks out the hardy animals who have made the desolate deserts their home.
ISBN9781536223385
Author David Elliott
PublisherCandlewick Press (MA)
GenreChildren, Literature, and Education
FormatHardcover
PublishedMarch 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages40
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About David Elliott

David Elliott is the award-winning author of many books for children, including the New York Times best-selling And Here's to You!, illustrated by Randy Cecil. His animal poetry titles include On the Farm, In the Wild, and In the Sea, all illustrated by Holly Meade; and more recently At the Poles, illustrated by Ellen Rooney, and In the Desert, illustrated by Gordy Wright, both of which showcase animals at the extremes. David Elliott lives in Warner, New Hampshire.

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