In the Desert

by Rebecca Heddle

So, you think you know the desert? This simple non-fiction report explores the exciting, extraordinary elements of the desert, from beautiful plants, to fantastic creatures, tall buildings, and children themselves! Amazing photographs accompany this information book.

• Pink B level/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions

• Text type: A simple information book.

• Photographs of all the different things that can be found in the desert on pages 14-15 help children to recap and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.

• Curriculum links: Knowledge and Understanding of the World

16 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Becca Heddle is an award-winning writer of books for children. Her nonfiction titles cover topics from the moon to the parts of plants you can eat, and from otters and their habitat to the history of communications technology. rlf.org