In the Desert(Paws, Fins, Feathers, Claws)

In the Desert(Paws, Fins, Feathers, Claws)In the Desert (Paws, Fins, Feathers, Claws) by David Elliott, Gordy Wright
Published by Candlewick Press ISBN: 1536223387
Genres: Nature
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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four-stars

The Sahara Desert is a huge and imposing piece of Africa covering more than 3 million miles. It can look quite sparse and desolate. This book tells the story of many of the animals and insects that call the Sahara home in verse form. The reader will explore the Desert Horned Viper, the Deathstalker Scorpion, the Anubis Baboon, and many more through short poems and more information included in the back matter.

Each subject has a dedicated two page spread in the book with gorgeous illustrations and brief interesting and sometimes funny verse.

Reviewed by MaryAnn Lopes, Elementary Librarian. Lewiston Public Schools, Lewiston, Maine.

four-stars