Deserts of Australia explained to kids

Deserts are very dry places with very little rainfall. They are found all over the world, including in Australia. There are four main deserts in Australia: the Great Victoria Desert, the Great Sandy Desert, the Tanami Desert, and the Simpson Desert. The Great Victoria Desert is the largest desert in Australia. It covers an area of 350,000 square kilometers (135,000 square miles). The Great Sandy Desert is the second largest desert in Australia. It covers an area of 300,000 square kilometers (115,000 square miles). The Tanami Desert is the third largest desert in Australia. It covers an area of 200,000 square kilometers (77,000 square miles). The Simpson Desert is the fourth largest desert in Australia. It covers an area of 176,500 square kilometers (68,000 square miles). Deserts are very hot during the day and very cold at night. During the day, the temperature can reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). At night, the temperature can drop to 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). There are many animals that live in deserts, including camels, kangaroos, lizards, snakes, and spiders. There are also many different types of plants, such as cacti and bushes. Some people live in deserts, but it is not easy to live there because of the extreme weather conditions. There is not much water available in deserts, so people have to find other ways to get water, such as by drilling wells.