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Deserts Paperback – April 1, 1999

by Gail Gibbons (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 156 ratings
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An introduction to the characteristics of deserts and the plants and animals that inhabit them.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    710L
  6. Dimensions
    9.6 x 0.09 x 9.9 inches
  7. Publisher
    Holiday House
  8. Publication date
    April 1, 1999
  9. ISBN-10
    0823415198
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0823415199
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With books about the solar system, holidays, animals, plants, and much, much more, Gail Gibbons' wide range of nonfiction picture books are perfect for young readers starting to explore the world around them.

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Gail Gibbons’s books are particularly accurate because she goes right to the source when researching a topic. She has been on the seventeenth floor of a skyscraper in progress, has spoken with truck drivers about the workings of their rigs, has dismantled every clock in her home, and would have donned scuba diving gear to research a sunken ship had the sea waters not been too turbulent. Gail says "I had a lot of ‘whys’ when I was a child. I guess I still do."

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Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator," according to the Washington Post. Winner of the 2010 Regina Award, she has written and illustrated more than fifty books for Holiday House. She lives in Corinth, Vermont.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holiday House (April 1, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0823415198
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0823415199
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 710L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.6 x 0.09 x 9.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 156 ratings

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Gail Gibbons has published close to fifty distinguished nonfiction titles with Holiday House. According to "The Washington Post," "Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." She lives in Vermont. Her website is www.gailgibbons.com

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Customers find the book informative, with one mentioning it provides easy-to-understand facts about deserts. The illustrations receive positive feedback for their beauty.

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Customers find the book very informative, with one mentioning it provides easy-to-understand facts about deserts, and another noting it's a great way to teach children.

"...its not so much a story book but give great information and easy to understand with fantastic illustrations." Read more

"Easy to understand facts about deserts and the creatures that live there." Read more

"...My students and I enjoyed reading and learning about deserts." Read more

"...Very informative and like I said the art is great, but I doubt this book will be read much at our house...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the beautiful illustrations in the book.

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"...Loved the text, as well as, the pictures!" Read more

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  • JaimeKn
    5.0 out of 5 stars I really like Gail Gibbons
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016
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    I really like Gail Gibbons. its not so much a story book but give great information and easy to understand with fantastic illustrations.
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  • Vivian Hayes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Facts for Children About Deserts
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019
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    Easy to understand facts about deserts and the creatures that live there.
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  • Lovely Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Educational
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2018
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    I love Gail Gibbons. As a homeschooling family we collect her books and this book was another awesome addition to our collection. Loved the text, as well as, the pictures!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
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    Beautiful illustrations that kept my 3 year old grandson mesmerized!
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  • Maria A Silva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gail Gibbons is one of my favorite authors and illustrators
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016
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    Gail Gibbons is one of my favorite authors and illustrators. My students and I enjoyed reading and learning about deserts.
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  • LDY
    4.0 out of 5 stars Some misinformation
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
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    I LOVE the art and illustrations in this book, but there was some incorrect information and it is not a very fun read. Very informative and like I said the art is great, but I doubt this book will be read much at our house. I am not looking forward to reading it again myself. Sucks because I love to read and I was really looking forward to my first Gail Gibbons book after looking at the reviews of her many many books.
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  • kisseybear
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2013
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    This is a good book for the kids to lear about deserts and they loved it. the shipping was fast and the book was exactly as described. I would recommend this!
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  • Noname
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2014
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    Students are always eager to read anything I say Gail Gibbons has written. Her words capture their minds immediately! Must have ever book.
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  • Shannon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2024
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    My kids love this book. We use it in homeschool right now and it’s easy enough for them to read aloud to each other but informative enough to be educational.
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