This document provides information about desert biomes. It begins by asking the reader to gather supplies for a brainstorming activity about biomes and deserts. It then provides definitions and facts about deserts, including that they receive less than 10 inches of annual precipitation. Examples are given of animal and plant adaptations for survival in the desert, such as how camels and cacti store water. The document closes by discussing threats to desert environments from oil fields and other human activities.