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Why oh why are deserts dry?

by Tish Rabe

Set off on a thrilling journey to discover some of the greaest hot spots on Earth: deserts. From the hot, dry Sonoran and Mojavi to the bitter cold Gobi and Antarctica, young readers can discover why deserts are dry and how plants and animals including cactus, kangaroos, camels, penguins and roadrunners survive.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?