Leopold, A. Starker <br/><br/>
The Desert 

 - 2nd 
 - Hong Kong ;  Time-Life Books :  1980. 
 - 192 p. :  colour photographs ;  28 cm ,  hardcover ,  large. 
 - Life Nature LIbrary  Vol. 3 .
<br/><br/> A richly illustrated exploration covering: Formation of desert landscapes: wind and water shaping arid landforms Flora and fauna adaptations: survival strategies of desert species Water as the key limiting factor and its critical ecological role Patterns of life in arid regions, including cycles and desert biodiversity Human interactions with deserts: adaptation, resource challenges, and attempts at taming arid lands . Leopold combines ecological expertise with accessible prose, making The Desert both informative and thought-provoking. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Desert
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>R 500  / LIF-D