Here are some books that you may find useful during your studies. Search the Bennies catalogue Accessit for more, or browse the Non-fiction collection NFS..
The living desert
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Wild Habitats
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Despite the harsh conditions, these deserts are teeming with life, showcasing a unique array of flora and fauna that have adapted to survive in extreme heat and limited water availability.
Phil Breslin draws on the knowledge of science, First Nations peoples and his own experience in the wild, to find out how animals have adapted to some of the world's most extreme and diverse, natural habitats.
Discover some of the reptiles, birds, mammals and insects that live in the Australian desert.
Learn how animals and plants survive in some of the hottest and driest habitats on Earth.
There’s a common misconception that deserts are bleak places, devoid of life, but in truth the arid Outback is home to a huge diversity of plants and animals.
Explore the incredible diversity of Australia’s arid mammals, their unique adaptations to the harsh environment, and conservation efforts to protect them.
From brain-sucking to spit-bathing, Australian animals have evolved some weird and wonderful ways to survive heat stress and drought. Here are seven animals that keep their cool.