Dry in the Desert

Can science save your life? In Science to the Rescue, Joe, an adventurous scientist, must apply his knowledge of science to survive being alone in six challenging environments around the world. Learn about the geographic, climatic, and geological features of each environment as you follow Joe in each exciting story of survival.

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Dry in the Desert

Can science save your life? In Science to the Rescue, Joe, an adventurous scientist, must apply his knowledge of science to survive being alone in six challenging environments around the world. Learn about the geographic, climatic, and geological features of each environment as you follow Joe in each exciting story of survival.

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Dry in the Desert

Dry in the Desert

by Gerry Bailey
Dry in the Desert

Dry in the Desert

by Gerry Bailey

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Overview

Can science save your life? In Science to the Rescue, Joe, an adventurous scientist, must apply his knowledge of science to survive being alone in six challenging environments around the world. Learn about the geographic, climatic, and geological features of each environment as you follow Joe in each exciting story of survival.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780778704355
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Publication date: 01/31/2014
Series: Science to the Rescue
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile: 810L (what's this?)
Age Range: 9 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Joe's story 4

What is a desert? 6

Dusty winds 8

What is a dune? 11

Mirages 13

Portable homes 14

Modern nomads 15

What animals live there? 16

What is an oasis? 18

Aquifers 19

Plants of the desert 21

Garama 22

Expanding deserts 24

A modern foggara 25

Who lives in the desert? 27

Glossary 30

Learn more… 31

Index 32

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