A packrat, carrying fruit from the giant saguaro, is chased by various desert animals and inadvertently helps spread the cactus's seed. Includes information on saguaros.

Lonely in his house beside a road in the desert, Alejandro builds an oasis to attract the many animals around him.

Photographs and brief text describe a variety of baby animals, some of whom are endangered, who make their homes in the desert.

Deserts invites readers to explore the world's deserts, from the scorching North American deserts to the cold Gobi. Students will learn about the animals and people who inhabit these vast expanses and how we use deserts. It explores the various aspects of arid environments throughout the world, including history, climate, geology, and animal life.

Briefly describes the behavior of such desert animals as the tortoise, prairie dog, gila monster, and coyote.