Atlas of the World's DesertsThe Atlas of the World's Deserts examines the hostile and extreme environments that characterize deserts, and is divided into chapters that concentrate on specific aspects of a desert's geology, life forms, history, and future. For more information including sample pages, visit the Atlas of the World's Deserts web site. Also includes 160 color maps and photos. |
Contents
| 1 | |
| 7 | |
Chapter 2
Sand Rock and Rubble | 56 |
Chapter 3
Plants of the Desert | 110 |
Chapter 4
Creatures of the Desert | 136 |
Chapter 5
The Desert in History | 212 |
Chapter 6
The Modern Desert | 238 |
Chapter 7
Wealth from the Desert | 283 |
Chapter 8
Spreading Deserts | 303 |
Glossary | 317 |
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