Main idea: Deserts have a very dry climate.
Details: Deserts get little rain. A single storm might be heavy. Months or years may pass between rains.
Main idea: Some creatures use old woodpecker holes for homes.
Details: Two flycatchers live in one hole. Bees live in another. An owl lives in a third.
Main Idea: Wood rats use various materials to build large nests for protection.
Details:The nests are enormous. They are made of just about anything. They protect the wood rats from predators and heat.
What does nocturnal mean?
If an animal is nocturnal, it means that it is active at night, rather than during the day like humans are.
What does climate mean?
Climate is like the weather, but over a long time.
What is another word for eerie?
Scary
Desert _______ provide many animals with food and water
Plants
