Describes the geology & history of the Gobi Desert in Central Asia. The Gobi lies in the immense rain shadow of the Himalayas. It offers a wide variety of habitats, including large expanses of bare rock rather than sand. It is a cold desert and snow falls from time to time. This has led to the evolution of a unique ecology.
| ISBN: | 9780778707189 |
| Publication date: | 8th November 2012 |
| Author: | Molly Aloian |
| Publisher: | Crabtree |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Series: | Deserts Around the World |
| Genres: |
Science Fiction |