Dover Coloring Book: North American Desert Life - by Ruth Soffer

Nature illustrator Ruth Soffer captures the fascinating life and diversity of the North American desert.

Often thought of as barren wastelands devoid of life, deserts are actually flourishing ecosystems with extensive, interactive communities of plants and animals. In this educational coloring book, noted nature illustrator Ruth Soffer captures the fascinating life and diversity of the North American desert in 44 detailed illustrations. Included are such animals as the Gila monster, prairie dog, kit fox, desert tortoise, California quail, mule deer, and other species, all depicted in their natural habitats. These areas include such vegetation as prickly pear cactus, Indian rice grass, four-wing saltbush, and other vegetation, drawn here with painstaking botanical accuracy. With this well-researched coloring book, colorists of all ages can enjoy re-creating the many colors and textures of the desert while learning about its wide variety of plants and wildlife.
 

LEARN ABOUT THE DIVERSITY OF DESERTS – North American deserts are some of the most fascinating ecosystems in the world. This educational coloring book contains 44 detailed illustrations of the plants and animals; from the cooler Great Basin Desert to one of the hottest and driest regions in the country, the Mojave Desert—home of Death Valley and the Joshua Tree. Other desert plants and animals are included from the Chihauhaun Desert and the Sonoran Desert.

INTERACTIVE COMMUNITIES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS – The North American desert is a thriving ecosystem with extensive communities of plants and animals. In this coloring book, you'll find illustrations of the Gila monster, prairie dog, kit fox, desert tortoise, California quail, and other species in their natural habitats.

VIVID COLORS AND TEXTURES – From prickly pear cactus to Indian rice grass, the vegetation in this coloring book is richly diverse. Recreate their colors and textures with crayons or colored pencils or your choice of medium.

A GREAT GIFT FOR ALL AGES – Kids ages 8 and up, nature lovers, and coloring book fans alike will treasure this collection of detailed accurate illustrations from the North American desert, and it will also please adults, seniors, and teachers.