Learn all about the Desert biome. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Learn about the geography of the world's deserts such as the Sahara, Arabian, Gobi, and Mohave on this website.

Students will enjoy a general description of a desert habitat, an easy-to-understand chart of the largest deserts in the world, and brightly colored pictures and descriptions of desert animals complete with printouts. There is also a...

Have you ever wondered why one area of the world is a desert, another a grassland, and another a rainforest? Why are there different forests and deserts, and why are there different types of life in each area? The answer is climate.

A map showing the division of the world into eight biomes based on different climate types around the world. There are links to more information about each biome.