Bibliography, Grades 1-3
- Albert, Richard E.; Alejandro’s Gift, Chronicle Books, San Francisco, CA, 1994, 25 pages.
Interesting story about a man and his life in the desert.
- Evans, Doris; Saguaro, Southwest Parks and Monuments Association, Globe, AZ, 52 pages.
Beautifully illustrated. Younger children would also enjoy it.
- Hirschi, Ron; Desert, Bantam, 1992, 32 pages.
An introduction to animals that live in the desert with clues so that young
readers can guess their identity.
- Jernigan, Gisilia; Sonoran Seasons: A Year in the Desert, Harbinger Paper,
Tucson AZ, 1994, 26 pages. A different plant is introduced for every month of
the year and most of them are edible. Witty verse, scientifically accurate
illustrations with a glossary of plants named in the book.
- Landau, Elaine; Desert Mammals, Series: A True Book, 1996, 48 pages.
Briefly describes deserts and their locations then tells about desert animals
such as camels, kangaroo rats, antelope, jack rabbits and addaxes.
- Mora, Pat; Listen to the Desert/Oye al Desierto, Clarion Pub. Co., 1994.
Using double-page spreads, this book in English and Spanish introduces the animals
and sounds found in a Southwestern Desert.
- Posell, Elsa; Deserts, Children’s Press, Danbury, CT, 1982, 48 pages.
Straightforward, simple text and fine color photographs.
- Sabin, Louis and others; Wonders of the Desert, Troll Communications,
1982, 32 pages. A fine array of desert flora and fauna is simply introduced.
- Sanders, John; All About Deserts, Troll Associates, 1984, 32 pages.
Questions and answers about deserts. Good illustrations.
- Wallace, Marianne D.; America’s Deserts, Guide to Plants and Animals,
Fulcrum Publishing, Golden, CO, 1998, 48 pages. Can be used for social Studies
and/or Environmental Studies of the Southwest.
- Warner, Rita; Desert Wildlife of the Southwest Coloring Album, M.C. Creations,
Mesa, AZ, 1974, 32 pages.
Each page illustrates animals and birds of the desert with a description.
- Watts, Barrie; 24 Hours in a Desert, F. Watts, New York, NY, 1991,
44 pages. Good bibliography and glossary.
- Yolen, Jane and others; Welcome to the Sea of Sand,
Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers New York, NY, 1999.
A depiction in text and paintings of the amazing creatures found in a
seemingly lifeless desert.
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