A fennec fox peeks out of its burrow...a camel plods across the hot sand...a wren makes its nest in a cactus...Welcome to the desert biome! Easy-to-follow text and color photographs invite readers to learn about the different types of deserts, how various plants and animals survive in this harsh environment, and the dangers that desert growth presents to our earth today. A follow-up activity guides readers as they create their own desert scene and identify the elements of this fascinating biome.