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The desert is very hot and dry. But camels still survive. Camels have adapted to life in the desert. Camels’ humps are an adaptation to help them survive.

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People have used camels to carry goods through the desert for a long time. Camels can carry up to 600 pounds. Camels made it possible for people to move across the desert. They have been given the nickname “ships of the desert.”

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Have you ever seen a camel? What did you think of it?

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Have you read other books about desert animals? How are they similar to or different from a camel?

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Since ancient times, people have used camels to cross the desert. Why do you think people use camels?

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