The Mojave Desert (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780778707219)

This exciting book describes the geological makeup and history of the Mojave Desert in the United States. Located in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, there are several national parks in the desert including Death Valley - the hottest place in North America. Readers will learn about the people, plants, and animals such as cougars, scorpions, and rattlesnakes that inhabit this desert habitat. The Mojave Desert is also a windy place where wind farms have been set up to generate electricity. Special sections describe the desert's natural resources, such as borax, silver, and gold, and the unique problems facing this region.

Author: Molly Aloian
ISBN-10: 0778707210
ISBN-13: 9780778707219
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2012
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.30w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 154957 / Mojave Desert


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