The Life of The Desert, Our Living World of Nature

The Life of The Desert, Our Living World of Nature by Ann & Myron Sutton. Published by McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, 1966. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: VG in Chipped & Taped DJ. Front loose end paper torn out, balance of book in excellent condition. 232 Pgs. LCCN 66-17516. How do plants and animals survive in the forbidding environment of America's deserts? How do so many different kinds of flora, reptiles, birds, and mammals flourish in areas where there are many consecutive moths without a drop of rain, and the surface temperatures at midday con exceed 150 degrees? This fascinating volume considers these questions as it explains all the vital interrelationships that exist between the living things and the physical environment of our vast desert regions. Illustrated with color photos and drawings. Description text copyright 2010 BooksForComfort. Item ID 22230.