A Walk in the Desert. Main Idea and Details
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.