The Atacama Desert (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780778707172)

This fascinating book describes the geological makeup and history of the Atacama Desert in Chile. One of the driest areas of the world - some parts never receive any rain - the desert's climate can be cold, sometimes producing snow and fog. Readers will be fascinated to learn that the Atacama's soil is so similar to soil samples from Mars that NASA goes to this desert to test its exploration instruments. NASA has also set up its Earth-Mars Cave Detection Program in the Atacama, too. Special sections also describe the desert's natural resources and unique problems facing this region, as well as the people, plants, and animals that inhabit this desert habitat.

Author: Lynn Peppas
ISBN-10: 0778707172
ISBN-13: 9780778707172
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2012
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 154953 / Atacama Desert


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2013