Stranded: Lost in a Desert

In 1994, Mauro Prosperi took part in a gruelling six-day race called the Marathon of the Sands. Mauro set out to race more than one hundred miles (161 km) across the hot and sandy Sahara Desert. On the fourth day of the race, a sandstorm struck! Millions of grains of sand whirled in the air, stinging Mauro's skin. After the storm ended, Mauro saw no other runners and he couldn't find the trail. He was lost in the Sahara! Would Mauro make it out of the desert alive?
Look inside to learn more about Mauro and other people who have faced deadly conditions while lost in a desert. Along the way, you'll also discover fascinating facts about these incredibly dry habitats, including the plants and animals that thrive in them.