Download or read book Eyewonder: Desert written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-08-20 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's more to deserts than sand, camels, and cacti! Which deserts would you need a warm coat in? How do people cope with sandstorms? And which animals lick saliva off their paws to stay alive? From the Sahara to the Australian Great Sandy, explore Earth's driest regions and discover the desert's hidden dangers, from buried snakes to sandstorms. Find out how people, animals, and plants cope with the daily challenge to find water. All aspects of these amazing locations are covered in fascinating photographic detail. Brilliant for homework and school projects, or just for fun!