Simple text and illustrations describe the characteristics of the desert and its plant, animal, and human life.
An introduction to the flora and fauna of the desert as well as a respectful tribute to the native peoples of the area. Color illustrations accompany the text.
- Genre: Juvenile Fiction
- Subgenre: People + Places / General
- Age: 9-12 years
- Publisher: Aladdin
- Language: English
- Format: paperback
- Release Date: March 1, 1987
- Date Published: March 1, 1987
- Author: Byrd Baylor
- Illustrator: Peter Parnall