Four young tarantulas. One Arizona desert. A whole world to discover. Jasper knows his desert home: its hidden burrows, sudden dangers, and the clues that lead to water. But when Jewel arrives from Brazil, Sapph from India, and Alex from Ecuador, he sees familiar ground through three curious new sets of eyes. As the friends learn to watch for scorpions, find shelter from the heat, and search for water beneath dry earth, Jasper shows them a desert full of surprises—including brilliant green beetles with a secret hidden underground. In return, his visitors share glimpses of the very different places they call home. Desert Discoveries: America begins the Eight Legs Abroad series, a warm adventure about friendship, nature, and how much there is to learn when you explore together.