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The Tiny Seed

How do plants change as they grow? Plants change as they grow. Most plants start out as seeds. The seed is put into soil and watered. Soon, roots sprout. Then a shoot breaks through the soil. The shoot sprouts leaves and a stem. At the end of the stem is a bud. The bud opens, and you see a flower. What else do you know about plants?

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Eric Carle

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