"One day in the desert, a bright red fruit falls to the ground from a giant saguaro cactus. This marks the beginning of the life cycle of a new cactus that will serve as home to many of the desert's creatures in its lifetime. Beautifully detailed illustrations reflect the complexity and interrelatedness of the desert ecosystem -- the plants, animals, and climate around the saguaro." From Bringing the World Alive: A Bibliography of Nature Stories for Children, published by The Orion Society.