Most deserts are very dry places, with very hot weather during the day, however, at night deserts can be freezing cold, people, plants and animals have learned how to survive in these extreme environments. Text forms include explanations and letter writing. Gold level titles introduce children to more complex sentences with an average length of 10 words and help to develop reading strategies such as breaking long words down into syllables. For children who prefer to read non-fiction texts, the PM Plus Non-fiction titles offer carefully researched information thematically linked to key learning areas. The texts are supported with superb photography and realistic illustrations. #pm19-offer