Addison-Wesley focuses on trees in this unit. Trees are plants. Plant needs include sunlight, water, soil and air. Plants grow through life stages and reproduce to survive. Plants are producers because they turn sun energy into food energy.
Dead plants decompose, and provide nutrients for other plants.
Plants have similarities and differences and can be grouped by their characteristics. Plants have parts that perform specific functions. Living things use plants in many ways. People's actions can harm or protect plants and the environment in which they live. Plants are affected by environmental conditions.