The Plants That Saved Every Drop
During a long dry spell, two curious kids discover how plants hold onto water—from waxy leaves and deep roots to tiny openings that open and close—turning every drop into a lifeline.
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During a long dry spell, two curious kids discover how plants hold onto water—from waxy leaves and deep roots to tiny openings that open and close—turning every drop into a lifeline.
When colorful leaves begin to fall, two curious kids learn why some trees let go of their leaves in autumn—and how that helps them rest and prepare for a new season of growth.
When winter turns the woods quiet and bare, two curious hikers discover why some trees keep their green needles while others drop their leaves and rest until spring.
Through photosynthesis, plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide from the air, and water from their roots to make sugar (food). Chlorophyll in green leaves captures light energy, fueling growth and releasing oxygen as a byproduct.
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