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Biomes Alive...

Biomes Alive!: Life in a Desert

Biomes Alive!: Life in a Desert

Author: Kari Schuetz

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Barren land, little rainfall, and deadly temperatures are well-known features of deserts. But did you know that many desert plants have long root systems that grow in search of water?...

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Ages: 5-7

Read time: 15-30 mins

AR LEVEL: 2.7

LEXILE©: 600L

Ages: 5-7

Read time: 15-30 mins

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