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The Stem That Carried a River

By Vaishnavi Renduchintala · Ages 8-12 PDF Book Free

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When a thirsty plant needs a drink, two curious kids follow the hidden journey of water as it travels from roots to stem to leaves like a tiny river inside the plant.

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Plants move water through their stems in tubes called xylem. Water is pulled up from the roots to the leaves, where it helps with photosynthesis and can escape as water vapor through transpiration.

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