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Merritt, Eileen; Peterson, Alex; Evans, Stacy; Marston, Sallie A. – Science and Children, 2021
The United States is divided into 15 broad ecological regions, each one home to a variety of fascinating native plants. In the Southwest, creosote bushes are found in and around the Mojave, Chihuahuan, and Sonoran deserts at elevations below 5,000 feet and is one of the oldest living things on Earth--approximately 11,700 years old. This evergreen…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Plants (Botany), Sustainability, Cultural Awareness