The Changing Year
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Every year has four seasons. They are summer, fall, winter, and spring. The weather changes with the season. Read about each season below. Which one do you like best?
Summer
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Summer is the warmest season. Fruit grows on trees. Kids play outside. Families have picnics. They have fun at the beach.
Fall
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In the fall, the weather turns cooler. Leaves change color and fall from the trees. Animals gather
gather
DEB PERRY—GETTY IMAGES
to pick up; to bring together
(verb)
The scouts gathered sticks for a campfire.
food for the winter.
Winter
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The coldest months are in winter. Some animals hide in a warm place to sleep. Kids play in the snow.
Spring
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In the spring, the weather gets warmer. Plants grow. Baby animals are born. Soon it will be summer.
Did You Know?
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As seasons change, many animals migrate. That means they move to other places. They go where there is plenty
plenty
ANGINTARAVICHIAN—GETTY IMAGES
many; a lot
(pronoun)
Our teacher made sure we had plenty of crayons for the art project.
of food and it is safe to raise their young.