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Desperate Deserts (Horrible Geography)

By Anita Ganeri

Adjectives

engaging informative adventurous

Genres

Non-fiction Humour Nature

Synopsis

Embark on a thrilling journey across the world's most extreme deserts with 'Desperate Deserts'. Discover sand dunes that can swallow entire villages, encounter deadly rattlesnakes, and follow the daring paths of explorers venturing to places like Timbuktu. Learn about the unique plants, animals, and people who have adapted to survive in these harsh environments. With its engaging narrative and fascinating facts, this book makes geography exciting and accessible.

About the author

Anita Ganeri is a well-known author who has written over 600 books for children, often about geography, science, and animals. She is famous for the bestselling 'Horrible Geography' series, which makes learning about our amazing world fun and exciting. Anita loves exploring new places and sharing fascinating facts with her readers.

Pages

160 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2008

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