Learning becomes fun with this book about the ecosystem of the desert. Over on a Desert: Somewhere in the World has amazing artwork that will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate the world around us! Deserts are full of surprises! An amazing array of animals calls this driest place on Earth their home. Through rhythm and rhyme, children meet a new animal on every page. They won't be able to resist getting in on all the action as animal parents teach their babies how to live in this unusual place--camels kneel, armadillos dig, dingoes sniff, and jerboas jump. Cut paper collages capture the subtle beauty of the desert and also "hide" more animals for young eyes to find. Additional information, a world map, and tips from the author give parents and teachers all they need to make learning fun. One part song, one part story, and one part sheer delight! Backmatter Includes: * Further information about the animals in the book! * Music and song lyrics to "Over on a Desert" sung to the tune "Over in the Meadow".