A seedling begins to grow.

A seed sprouts.

Flowers bloom on an adult plant.

A seedling grows into a young adult plant.

because they can grow into new plants

because they are all the same size

because they always stay in one place

because they hold up the plant

money

the right temperature

snow

exercise

so you can make a wish

so they can have fun

so the seeds can reach new places to grow

so the seeds can all grow in the same place

They can sing.

They can have bright colors.

They can dance.

They can hide.

to spread

to save

to get sick

to die

It uses sunlight to make food for the plant.

It makes pollen.

It protects the seed.

It takes in nutrients from the soil.

Bees scare away the animals.

Bees keep weeds away.

Bees help plants absorb nutrients from the soil.

Bees help carry plants’ pollen so they can make seeds.

A seedling does not have flowers or fruits.

A seedling does not have roots.

A seedling does not have a stem.

A seedling does not need sunlight to grow.

They help keep the seeds on the tree.

They help the seeds fly in the wind to new areas.

They protect the seeds from bees.

They protect the seed from becoming a seedling.