A picture book with fun and lively illustrations, written in verse about desert animals. The author explores differences between the critters that sleep during the day and those that sleep during the night. Informative text following the verses provides children with additional facts about a variety of desert creatures.

"[A] coloring book, filled realistic illustrations, [which] follows wildlife and plants--from tiny lizards and delicate flowers to coyotes and giant saguaros--through a twenty-four-hour cycle"--P. [4] of cover.

Surveys the wildlife inhabiting five prominent North American deserts and shares detailed alternating day and night views, in a guide that also includes maps, overviews of desert environments and creature facts.

"Highlights the activities of animals in the Sonoran Desert during one average 24-hour period"--

As the heat of the desert day fades into night, various nocturnal animals, including bats, coyotes, and snakes, venture out to find food.

Discover the timeless treasures and wonders of the desert with your child in this beautiful picture book. Watch as your children flip through each gorgeous page and take in the marvels of the desert - the landscapes, the history, the people, the animals - in this sweeping tale.

Depicts the unique environment of the desert, with its plant and animal life and special climatic conditions.