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Plants are everywhere. We use them each day. They give us food to eat. They give us oxygen to breathe. Read about the benefits of plants. People eat plants. Fruits and vegetables come from plants. Seeds and beans are…
A plant has different parts. Study this sunflower. Learn how each part helps it grow.
Animals have favorite foods. Rabbits eat plants. They eat grass and leaves. Foxes eat other animals. Some animals eat all kinds of things. Different animals have different diets. Learn about some of them here. Meat Eaters Lions are carnivores.…
Some animals eat only meat. Others eat only plants. Some eat both. How can we tell who eats what? We can use this chart. It is called a Venn diagram. The animals on the left are carnivores. Those on the…
How do you share your thoughts? You might use words. You might use your hands. Animals do not speak the way we do. But they have lots of ways to communicate. Sounding Off This monkey has a loud voice.…
People can vote. Did you know that groups of animals can vote too? They vote on where to look for food. Or they vote on where to live. Meerkats Meerkats (above) search for food. They can vote to search faster.…
Animals protect themselves against predators. Predators are other animals that want to eat them. How do they protect themselves? They use their defenses. Find out more. What’s That Smell? Skunks have a stinky secret. They spray a bad odor.…
Often, an animal’s coloring helps it survive. Some colors say, “Don’t mess with me.” Others help animals trap food. Here are some examples. Take a look. Warning Sign This frog (above) is bright orange. Its color sends a warning…
Some animals live in green forests. Others live in deserts. These places are called habitats. A habitat has everything an animal needs. It has shelter. It has food. And it is the right temperature for its animals. Grassland Habitat Lions…
It is important to stay clean. It keeps your body healthy. Personal care items help. Toilet paper is a personal care item. So are soap and toothpaste. Audrey Brown is 13. She helps people get these items. Collecting Things …
We all have health issues sometimes. Someone might get the flu. Someone might skin their knee. You can show that you care. A small act can make a big difference. It can cheer someone up when they feel down. It…
Start a compost bin. Pick up litter. These are ways to help the environment. Everyone has a part to play. Every action matters. How will you keep the Earth clean and beautiful? Read a few ideas below. What others can…
Hayden Roland is 12. He loves animals. He has six pets. But he takes care of many more. Hayden started a group called Wagging Tails. The group is almost two years old. It helps animals without homes. Animal Care Some…
