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Rainforests and deserts are two kinds of habitats. They are very different. The biggest difference? Water! Read about how the two compare. The Rainforest Rainforests have tall trees. Most rainforest animals live in them. Vines and moss grow below.…
The Amazon is the world’s biggest rainforest. The Sahara is the biggest desert. Read about each of these places. Amazon Rainforest This tropical rainforest (above) is in South America. It is covered with a variety of trees. The climate is…
Habitats are the natural homes of plants and animals. A habitat has the resources that living things need to survive. One type is a mountain habitat. Read about what makes up a habitat. Climate Climate is the weather pattern…
Habitats can be hot or cold. They can be dry or wet. Each has its own living things. Read about four different habitats below. Arctic This is the coldest habitat (above). Much of the water is ice. Animals have…
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…
