Launch Point

This week’s subject: Deserts

Whether it is the dunes of the Sahara, the brilliant orange sands of the Australian outback or the painted deserts of the American Southwest, deserts cover 20% of the Earth’s surface only to rain forests in diversity of wildlife. Animals and plants have learned to survive and thrive in this challenging environment. Students and others interested in learning more about deserts can use the direct links on The Times’ Launch Point web site. Go to: https://www.latimes.com/launch/