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Gr 1-4 The great saguaro cactus stands tall and majestic in the Sonoran desert as the relentless sun "hammers the dry soil, making the air above it shimmer." As evening brings relief, "the full moon cools the desert with its silvery light, and the saguaros begin to open their brilliant white flowers to the stars." The cactus welcomes its array of regular nocturnal visitors. First to be lured are the bats. The great horned owl is on the prowl above, while the kangaroo rat nervously escapes capture and outwits a hungry kit fox on the ground below. Noisy ja...Log In or Sign Up to Read More