Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real -- it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. Readers will also learn about the famous trade routes of the past with caravans of up to 10,000 camels, European explorers to the region (some very unlucky ones), and native populations like the Imazighen.

Where Is the Sahara Desert? -- From Jungle to Desert -- Much More Than Sand -- Water in the Sahara -- Desert Dwellers -- Across the Sea of Sand -- Early Explorers -- Creatures of the Sahara -- A Desert at Risk -- A Trip Across the Sahara -- Timelines.