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America by the Numbers Books

Desert Digits
Desert Digits
Desert Digits
Desert Digits
Desert Digits
Desert Digits
Desert Digits
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Desert Digits
Sale price
$1795
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Desert Digits

By Barbara Gowan, Irving Toddy (Illustrator)

Explore Arizona's wildlife, landscapes, and culture through numbers and poetry.

40 pages· 3,626 words· Est. 28 min read-aloud
Hardcover
Summary: Journey through Arizona's diverse landscapes, from lush forests to vast deserts, with 'Desert Digits.' Discover the state's unique wildlife, including scorpions and hummingbirds, and learn about Native American traditions. Experience adventures like panning for gold and rafting the Colorado River. Through numbers and poetry, uncover the secrets of Arizona's geography, history, and culture. How tall do cacti grow? What's the right way to make a tortilla? Dive into the wonders of Arizona and find out.
The complete set

America by the Numbers Series

1 book · Published 2006

Series
Sale price
$1795

Desert Digits

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Explore Arizona's wildlife, landscapes, and culture through numbers and poetry.

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How many books are in the America by the Numbers series?

There is one America by the Numbers book so far: Desert Digits.

What ages are the America by the Numbers books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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Barbara Gowan

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Irving Toddy

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