Desert Giant The World of the

Bash, Barbara

ISBN 10: 1578050855 / ISBN 13: 9781578050857

Edité par Sierra Club Books for Children, 2002

Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. N° de réf. du vendeur 00101838394

Synopsis :

Discover how the majestic saguaro cactus serves as a vital desert ecosystem, providing homes for woodpeckers and owls while its flowers nourish bats, doves, and sustain Tohono O'odham harvest traditions.

A venerable saguaro cactus stands like a statue in the hot desert landscape, its armlike branches reaching fifty feet into the air. From a distance it appears to be completely still and solitary--but appearances can be deceptive. In fact, this giant tree of the desert is alive with activity. Its spiny trunk and branches are home to a surprising number of animals, and its flowers and fruit feed many desert dwellers.
Gila woodpeckers and miniature elf owls make their homes inside the saguaro's trunk. Long-nosed bats and fluttering white doves drink the nectar from its showy white flowers. People also play a role in the saguaro's story: each year the Tohono O'odham Indians gather its sweet fruit in a centuries-old harvest ritual.
In this first volume of Sierra Club Books' Tree Tales series, a simple, easy-to-read text and appealing drawings document the life cycle of this amazing cactus tree and the creatures it helps to support. Readers will come away with a better understanding of and a lasting respect for this accomodating giant of the desert.

À propos de l'auteur:

Barbara Bash, author-illustrator of six award-winning titles for Sierra Club Books for Children, has worked for many years as a calligrapher, illustrator, and teacher of book arts and botanical drawing. She lives in upstate New York.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Desert Giant The World of the
Éditeur : Sierra Club Books for Children
Date d'édition : 2002
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Acceptable