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Trees are good for the planet. They make clean air for us to breathe. They give us the shade we need on hot days. Planting trees makes the world a healthier place. They are not just good for people. Birds…
Trees come back to life in the spring. They need food and water to grow. Learn how the parts of a tree keep a tree healthy. 1. Leaves Leaves soak up sunlight. This helps the tree grow. 2. Branches…
Compost is a natural fertilizer. It is made from food scraps. They decompose, or break down. Then they can be added to soil. What can you compost? You can compost plant material. This includes vegetable peels and yard trimmings. You…
Domingo Morales is a composter. He started a group. It is called Compost Power. He runs composting sites. He has six in New York City. Collecting Scraps There are many steps to composting. The first is gathering food waste (above).…
Most plants start as a seed. Plants spread their seeds. This helps them find new places to grow. Here are ways seeds travel. Blowing in the Wind Some seeds are very light. Some are shaped like wings. Seeds like this…
Plants grow in stages. Follow the arrows to learn about their life cycle. 1. A seed is planted. A seed needs soil to grow in. It needs water and sunlight, too. 2. The seed sprouts. The shell of a seed…
This spring, 12 sailing teams took part in the first Ocean Race Europe. The race began on May 29. It set off from Lorient, France. Teams spent 22 days at sea. They sailed on the Atlantic Ocean. They also sailed…
TFK Kid Reporter Sophia Hou cares about sea turtles. She talked to experts about why these animals are in danger. Learn how you can help. Sea turtles live all over the world. They live near coasts and in open waters.…
There is a big difference between a rainforest and a desert. Water! Water makes a rainforest wet and green. But a desert gets very little water. That is why it is dry. Read on to compare these two habitats. The…
The Arctic is one of the coldest habitats on Earth. Animals there have thick fur. Some have a layer of fat to keep them warm. Here’s how Arctic animals survive. Furry animals make the most of their coats. The Arctic…
