Deserts

A portrait of ten of the most unusual landforms, examining what predated the desert, how the desert was formed, how and why it has changed over time, and its contributions to the environment. The deserts covered include one at the lowest point in North America (the Mojave), one with incredible ecological variety (the Kalahari), and the oldest and driest (the Atacama) in the world. The volume opens with an essay that describes the formation and structure of deserts and a history of why deserts are part of the landscape all over the globe.