A desert is a dry place. It gets very little rain.
The Sahara is a giant desert.
A big cactus can grow 40 feet tall or more.
A big cactus is mostly water.
A tortoise is in its hole much of the time.
We use camels to carry loads across the desert.
In the heat, drink lots of water. Sit in the shade.
After a big rain, flowers can grow in the desert.
Words to know
- cactus: a spiny plant
- tortoise: a slow reptile
- camels: tall animals
