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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2011 · Est. 11 min read-aloud
Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry?
Written by Tish Rabe · Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu
Part of the The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series
Explore desert mysteries with the Cat in the Hat's rhyming adventure.
48 pages· 1,332 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Join the Cat in the Hat on a whimsical journey through the world's deserts. Discover how creatures and plants thrive in harsh climates, learn why deserts aren't always hot, and uncover the secrets behind mirages. This rhyming adventure blends fun with fascinating facts, making it perfect for curious young minds eager to explore the wonders of the desert. Will you be surprised by what you find?
From the publisher
Learn about deserts, what they are, and what animals live in them with the Cat in the Hat.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,332
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- NC600L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.5
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 141801
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2011
- First published
- January 11, 2011
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780375858680
- LCCN
- 2010007757
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