Deserts

Deserts are areas of the Earth where there is very little precipitation. Deserts are found all around the world. Most deserts get less than ten inches of rain per year. Deserts can be hot or cold. There are four deserts in America. Despite being hard to live in, deserts are full of life. Many plants and animals have adapted to live there. Some plants such as the mesquite tree have very long roots that help reach water under the ground. Others, like the cactus, can store water in their stems. Most desert animals stay in shady areas during the day and come out to eat at night. Animals that are active at night are called nocturnal animals. People also live in deserts. In North American deserts, many people live in houses made of adobe or mud bricks. These bricks provide insulation from the heat and cold. Would you want to live in a desert?  
 

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