Laugh and learn with fun facts about desert animals, cacti, sand dunes, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat!

“You may think that deserts are empty and bare, but you’ll be surprised by the things we’ll find there...”

The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Journey through the deserts of the world and learn:

how plants and animals have adapted to survive the unforgiving climate

why deserts don’t have to be hot

what causes us to see mirages

and much more!

Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? All About Deserts also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning.

Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series!
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Hark! A Shark! All About Sharks
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Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur? All About Dinosaurs
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There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System
Who Hatches the Egg? All About Eggs
Wish for a Fish: All About Sea Creatures