Arid zones, deserts Books

From the moon, as I fell is a collection of poems and paintings birthed from the creative inquiry that arises in a time of isolation, anxiety, and self-reliance during quarantine. Herein are what poet L.I. Henley and painter...

Saving Arcadia: A Story of Conservation and Community in the Great Lakes is a suspenseful and intimate land conservation adventure story set in the Great Lakes heartland. The story spans more than forty years, following the fate of a magnificent sand...

What animals live in the harsh conditions of the Sahara? Take your first glimpse at them in the next pages! Though barren, you will be surprised to know that the Sahara is actually buzzing with life! Interesting facts and figures are included in this...

Ever since the Long Expedition labeled the plains west of the Mississippi the "Great American Desert," Americans have grappled with the radical differences between the humid East and the arid West. Wild, Weird, West: Essays on Arid America collects a...

The author, Bill Little, introduces the reader to the seven divisions of the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, Sonora and Baja California, and then takes you on a tour to discover desert plants from Nogales to Kino Bay with side trips to Puerto Libertád and...

The Galisteo Basin in northern New Mexico, an area of unique beauty, was the home of ancient Native American Cultures. The development of pottery about 1,500 years ago marked the beginning of the Anasazi culture. The Anasazi eventually created, within...

The Pony Rider Boys In The Alkali is a book of the Pony Rider Boys series which is well-written by Frank Gee Patchin. This collection of ideas by Sir Patchin attempts to compile many of his classic thoughts that are consolidated in a single draft and...

This book investigates the broader climate movement to contextualise the role played by its climate justice wing, focusing specifically on the theoretical and practical contributions of ecosocialists.Ecosocialism and Climate Justice provides an account...

Earth is home to many different organisms. Each of these organisms require special conditions to thrive. The homes of animals are called habitats. In this book, you will learn about the different types of habitats and the kinds of animals that live in...

Sit back in your favorite chair and embark upon a journey with me, a journey that will take us from the Pecos to the Colorado, and beyond; from the depths of Death Valley to the towering peaks of the Sierra Madre Occidental; from Big Bend to Baja. For...

This book considers the challenges of building disaster resilience in South Asia - a region that frequently experiences some of the most severe and devastating impacts of disasters. Despite significant work to assist affected communities, many smaller...

Wildflowers of the Lake Mead Region is a full-color field guide to over 100 of the more common wildflowers, shrubs, and cacti found in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, as well as in the surrounding Mohave Desert. Arranged by flower color, the book...

Algeria (or El Djezaïr) is located in the north of the African continent bordered by the Mediterranean Sea and is part of the Arab Maghreb Union (AMG). Its surface area is 2,381,741 km². Algeria is the largest country in Africa, Arab world and...

Thinking of a cool way to introduce ecosystems to your kids? Why don't you let them discover some cool facts all on their own by letting have a copy of this pretty picture book! Learning is made much more effective with the help of the right resources...

If you look at the desert, you would automatically think that no living organism can survive it. The environment is much too hot for water to flow. The temperature is also very unpredictable with plenty of sandstorms, too! Open this book and you'll be...

The desert looks like it can't hold much life because it's very hot and there aren't any greens for miles! Well, you're in for a big surprise! Underneath the sand, the desert is actually teeming with life. Would you like to know What Animals Live in the...

In this fascinating account of his travels through the American Southwest, renowned botanist and conservationist Ralph Radcliffe Whitehead shares his observations on the region's unique flora and fauna, as well as its indigenous cultures and history.This...

This book, first published in 1980, collects together thirteen articles on 'Geomorphology in Arid Regions'. It uses the term 'arid' loosely to include studies from climes which might otherwise be considered semi-arid, in order to provide a diversity of...