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D is for Desert...

D is for Desert: A World Deserts Alphabet

D is for Desert: A World Deserts Alphabet

Author: Barbara Gowan , Illustrator: Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

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Explore desert regions around the world, and learn the science behind what makes up a desert.

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Ages: 8-10

Read time: 15-30 mins

AR LEVEL: 6.8

LEXILE©: 1040L

Ages: 8-10

Read time: 15-30 mins

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