What Is a Desert?

This hardcover book is in good condition with no dust jacket. The cover shows minor wear typical of its age, with slight scuffing along the edges. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean and free from inscriptions or markings. The illustrations by Jim Conahan are vivid and engaging, enhancing the educational content.

"What Is a Desert?" by Chris Arvetis and Carole Palmer, illustrated by Jim Conahan, is a charming educational book from the "Just Ask" series, published by Field Publications in Middletown, CT, in 1986. This hardcover edition, presented by Weekly Reader Books, takes young readers on an informative journey through the characteristics and wonders of deserts. The book is part of a series designed to answer children's questions about the world around them. While the copyright page indicates publication by Checkerboard Press, Field Publications is credited as the publisher for this printing. This edition is ideal for collectors of vintage children's educational books or those interested in environmental education. The book remains in good condition, reflecting its durability as a hardcover without a dust jacket.