Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? All About Deserts

Author Tish Rabe
Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz, Joe Mathieu
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$9.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Random House Books for Young Readers
48 per carton
On sale Jan 11, 2011 | 978-0-375-85868-0
Age 5-9 years
Sales rights: World
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.

Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series!

Cows Can Moo! Can You? All About Farms
Hark! A Shark! All About Sharks
If I Ran the Dog Show: All About Dogs
Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur? All About Dinosaurs
On Beyond Bugs! All About Insects
One Vote Two Votes I Vote You Vote
There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System
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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.

Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series!

Cows Can Moo! Can You? All About Farms
Hark! A Shark! All About Sharks
If I Ran the Dog Show: All About Dogs
Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur? All About Dinosaurs
On Beyond Bugs! All About Insects
One Vote Two Votes I Vote You Vote
There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System
Who Hatches the Egg? All About Eggs
Wish for a Fish: All About Sea Creatures

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Educator Guide for Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? All About Deserts

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

Classroom Activities for Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? All About Deserts

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)