PLANTS

Plants are living things. They come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny waterweeds to towering trees. Plants are different from animals in one very important way - they can make food for themselves from sunlight. Animals can't do this. They depend on plants for their food. Plants grow just about everywhere - in fields and forests, deserts and mountains. Apart from air, the two things plants need are sunlight and water, so you won't find them in places that are completely dark or dry.


       Plants are just as alive as you are. They need air, food and water to grow, and they can make lots of new plants like themselves. This proves that they're alive. Things like stones and rocks don't feed or grow because they're not alive.

• All food in the world starts with plants. You may eat eggs, meat, and cheese but without plants no chicken or cow could produce these food!