Desert land

Graphic by Bruna Costa

Bright crescent heat blazing on orange sand. Hear the crunching sand as the wind picks it up and thrashes it in the air. It looks amazing as it twirls in the air.

When it gets to be too much for you, cover your eyes with shades. Underneath the crisp sand are small animals happily eating insects. Some have venom that would take out 10 humans at once!

In the deep thick sand, a trail of footprints tells the story of a camel journeying through the desert, carrying water and food to the humans living there. The camel is prepared for the long journey it must face with a big stomach that holds water and keeps it hydrated.

Sometimes, there is greenery where cacti grow up and sprout. That plant has good nutrition and holds water for humans who know how to extract it. At night, it gets very cool. Other animals come out and grasp the night’s coolness. Some people celebrate by dancing on the sand. And the camels? They rest under the shining moon.

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