Saguaro National Monument, Arizona

"Saguaro National Monument, Arizona" by Napier Shelton is a book that shows the connections among the land, weather, plants, and animals in the Saguaro National Monument. It's all about the desert and how living things have changed to survive there. The book starts by introducing the Sonoran Desert, explaining how the land is shaped and why the Saguaro National Monument is important. It looks at both the Rincon Mountain and Tucson Mountain areas, pointing out how high they are, how many different plants and animals live there, and how the changing environment affects them. The author helps readers understand the complex desert ecosystems and how the plants and animals depend on each other to survive in this tough place.