Line drawings with some color photgraphs; 190 species of flowers arranged by petal color with descriptions and introductory notes.

"In this guide, Mary Irish encourages readers who may be new to the desert - or desert dwellers who may be new to gardening - to stop struggling against heat, aridity, and poor soils and instead learn to use and appreciate the wonderful and well-adapted plants native to the desert. She shares information and anecdotes about trees, shrubs, perennials, agaves, cacti, and other plants that make gardening in the Southwest a unique experience, and provides...

The author/artist describes many of the animals and plants and their surroundings that she has sketched in the Sonoran Desert.

Deserts invites readers to explore the world's deserts, from the scorching North American deserts to the cold Gobi. Students will learn about the animals and people who inhabit these vast expanses and how we use deserts. It explores the various aspects of arid environments throughout the world, including history, climate, geology, and animal life.

Color photgraphs and descriptions of 63 species of native wildflowers that grow in Arizona; arranged by flowering seasons, including flowering records, planting guidelines and growing tips for landscape use.