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Website
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Boyce Thompson Arboretum

For Students 9th - 10th
This Arizona-based state park features current information about its wildlife, wildflowers, plants and trees, gardens, and the like. Illustrated.
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Website
Oxfam

Oxfam's Cool Planet: Animals of the Desert

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource looks at the different types of insects, mammals, reptiles, and birds found in the desert and the strategies they use for survival.
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Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Peromyscus Eremicus (Cactus Mouse)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Animal Diversity Web describes the natural history of the cactus mouse, including its geographical range, physical characteristics, natural habitat, reproduction, and behavior.
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Handout
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Animals of the Desert

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about different types of animals that live in the desert biome such as the cactus wren, the desert lark, the dingo, the fat sand rat, the fennec fox, the Gila monster, and so on. Animal pictures and information is taken from the...
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Article
Science Daily

Science Daily: Discovery of New Fossils in Gobi Desert

For Students 9th - 10th
Internet science magazine ScienceDaily discusses fossils found in the Gobi desert, even dinosaur fossils.
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Handout
Other

Desert Gold: Desert Animals, Plants, and Rock Formation

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about desert animals, plants, and rock formations.
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Handout
Other

Thurston High School: Sharryl Lattion and Melissa Femrite: Biomes: Desert

For Students 9th - 10th
Written for younger readers, this article reveals facts about animals and plants as well as health concerns for people in the desert environment.