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Plants are living things. Like animals, they grow and change. Plants can move, too. They move differently from how we move. Read on to learn about plants. Plants move. Their roots move to find water. Their flowers turn toward…
Fungus is a living thing. Some fungus looks like a plant. It is not. Fungus is its own group. Mold and mushrooms are two types. Fungus grows in damp places (above). Most fungi do not grow tall. But they can…
Insects are animals. They have six legs. They have three body parts. Insects are living things. They move and eat. They grow and reproduce. Insects move. They fly or crawl. Many have wings. This is a grasshopper. Its powerful legs…
Some insects go through a big change. It is called metamorphosis. Butterflies go through metamorphosis. Here are the stages. 1. Egg An adult butterfly lays eggs (above). They will hatch in about four days. 2. Larva A larva hatches from…
Animals are living things. Every animal moves and grows. Every animal gets its energy from food. People are animals too. Which other animals do you know? Animals move. Animals can move by themselves. They can walk, fly, or slither. This…
A life span is how long a type of animal usually lives. Different animals have different lifespans. Pygmy Goby A pygmy goby (above) is a tiny fish. It has a short lifespan. The fish lives for about two months.…
Living things are all around. Bumblebees buzz by. A bird finds a worm. Flowers bloom. These are all living things. Learn what all living things have in common. Living things move. Giraffes walk. Seals swim. Moths fly. These flowers tilt…
The things on this page are not alive. But they have something in common with living things. Learn how they are different. Water moves. Rivers flow (above). Oceans form waves. But water is not alive. It does not move…
People care for their communities. Think of the communities that you are part of. What can you do to pitch in? How can you make these communities stronger? There are lots of ways to help. Clean up. Throw away…
It is easy to spread kindness. It will make your community a better place. Here are some things you can do. Which one of these will you try today? Introduce yourself. Say hi to someone new. Tell them your name.…
Many people work in a community. They keep it safe and clean. They help people get the things they need. Who are the community workers in your area? Thank them for a job well done! Firefighters These men and women…
School workers are important. They help the school run smoothly. Thank you, school staff! Getting to School Crossing guards (above) guide students across the street. They signal for cars to stop. They keep kids safe on their walk.…
There are different types of places in a community. They are where people can get what they need. There are places to work, to play, and to learn. Take a walk or ride around. Where can you go? Schools …
