Animal World Revealed -- Mountain and Desert Animals

Author: [UK] Sheherazade Li Baojie
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Explore the deserts of the American Southwest, and as you ascend the Rocky Mountains, you will discover two distinctly different yet closely connected environments for wildlife and plants. Starting from the vast deserts of the American Southwest, this book takes you on a journey to see how the environments for wildlife and plants change as you move to the high mountain regions. The first few pages of the book feature a stunning pull-out section that showcases the barren desert landscape and the wildlife and plants that survive there. Turn to the following few pages, and you will find the "Legend" section, which provides close-up illustrations of wildlife and plants in the desert region. Here, all animals and plants are numbered and accompanied by descriptions. Quick, turn to this page and enter the vast and barren desert world, then embark on a journey to the endless mountains to explore the various natural zones on the high peaks, from snow-capped summits to lush green meadows below. As you flip through these pages, you will discover another breathtaking pull-out section in the high mountain regions of the American Southwest, showcasing the beautiful landscapes and the rich diversity of wildlife and plants. Continue your exploration in the high mountain regions, and you will see the various natural zones of the mountains and more fascinating descriptions of the wildlife and plants that inhabit them.