Stories about Plants & Nature
Why does a plant need water?
Forget to water a plant and it flops over — what is water really doing inside those leaves?
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How do seeds grow into plants?
A tiny dry seed looks like a pebble — so how does a whole green plant burst out of it?
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Why are leaves green?
Trees and grass and ferns are all green — what colourful secret is hiding inside every leaf?
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Why do leaves fall in autumn?
Every autumn the leaves turn red and gold and flutter down — and the tree does it on purpose!
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Why do flowers smell nice?
A flower's sweet smell is really a friendly invitation — but who is it for?
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How do trees grow so tall?
Some trees are taller than a house — how does a tiny seed turn into such a giant?
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What are mushrooms?
Mushrooms pop up in the woods like little umbrellas — but they are not plants at all!
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How do flowers make seeds?
Every new plant starts as a seed — but how does a flower make one in the first place?
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How can we tell a tree's age?
A tree cannot tell you its birthday — but it keeps a secret count hidden inside!
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