Fabiny, Sarah creator Malan, David illustrator text bibliography nyu 2023 monographic eng

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108 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm. "Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real -- it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. Readers will also learn about the famous trade routes of the past with caravans of up to 10,000 camels, European explorers to the region (some very unlucky ones), and native populations like the Imazighen"-- Where Is the Sahara Desert? -- From Jungle to Desert -- Much More Than Sand -- Water in the Sahara -- Desert Dwellers -- Across the Sea of Sand -- Early Explorers -- Creatures of the Sahara -- A Desert at Risk -- A Trip Across the Sahara -- Timelines. Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop juvenile by Sarah Fabiny ; illustrated by David Malan. Includes bibliographical references (page 108). fd----- Sahara Juvenile literature Sahara (Desierto) Descripciones y viajes 500 DT 334 F119w 2023 966 9780593520062 (paperback) 0593520068 (paperback) 2023010123 IEN/DLC 230301 20241129111122.0 22993706 eng