Deserts

The Biomes series looks at some of the Earth's major life zones: the natural networks of living things found in different regions of the world. Each title opens with one person's experiences, then considers how plants and animals interact with their surroundings. The book goes on to examine the human impact on the biome. Throughout, special debate panels invite the reader to discuss selected issues. Deserts may seem barren and empty, but they contain a rich variety of life forms adapted for survival in a hostile environment. This book looks at how deserts work, and how people live in them. It discusses desertification, and how this affects wildlife and local people. Does it matter? If so, what can we do to prevent it? Book jacket.

Duncan Brewer, specializes in natural history, earth sciences, and ecology, and writes mainly for children and young adults. He has written many articles on wildlife and the environment