Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? All About Deserts

Tish Rabe and Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu

Ebook

Published on Aug 6, 2019 | 48 Pages

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Hardcover

Published on Jan 11, 2011 | 48 Pages

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Grades K–4
Ages 5–9

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.

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ISBN 9780593814178 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Jun 25, 2024
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Dimensions 6-1/2 x 9
Age Range 5-9 years
Grade Grades K-4
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: M

ISBN 9780593126790 (Ebook)
Published on Aug 6, 2019
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Age Range 5-9 years
Grade Grades K-4
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: M

ISBN 9780375858680 (Hardcover)
Published on Jan 11, 2011
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Dimensions 6-1/2 x 9
Age Range 5-9 years
Grade Grades K-4
Reading Level Fountas/Pinnell: M

Tish Rabe

Tish Rabe is a bestselling author of more than 160 books for children—including eighteen books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series. She is dedicated to early-childhood literacy and sits on the advisory board of Reach Out and Read Connecticut. Tish is a proud mom, stepmom, and grandma. She divides her time between New York City and Connecticut. Visit her on the web at tishrabe.com.

Aristides Ruiz

New Jersey native and "constant doodler" ARISTIDES ("Art") RUIZ has illustrated over 100 books for children—among them 40+ books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series. A versatile artist, he divides his time between illustrating for children and fine art painting.

Joe Mathieu

Joe Mathieu has illustrated countless books for children, including Big Frank’s Fire Truck, Sesame Street titles, books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series, and many more.