In the last section, we explored many different places. They can be called a habitat. But, what is a habitat exactly? Let's find out!

 is a place where animals and plants live. Just like we have homes, animals and plants have homes too, called 

A habitat is cozy place where plants and animals live together. It's a special place where they can find everything they need to survive. 

Let's explore some of those different habitats we brainstormed about earlier more closely! 

A temperate forest is a place with many tall trees that lose their leaves in the fall and grow new ones in the spring. It has four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall. There are many plants and animals that live here, such as squirrels, deer, and birds. The trees provide food and shelter for these animals.

The Arctic is a very cold place with lots of ice and snow. It is cold all year round, and the ground is always frozen. Animals like polar bears, seals, and Arctic foxes live here. These animals have thick fur or blubber to keep them warm.

A desert is a very dry place that gets very little rain. It can be very hot during the day and cool at night. There are special plants like cacti that can store water, and animals like camels and lizards that are adapted to live with little water.

Grasslands are large open areas covered mostly with grasses and few trees. They have hot summers and cold winters. Many animals like lions, zebras, and elephants live here. The grasses provide food for the herbivores, and these animals, in turn, provide food for the predators.

Today, we learned about the places where animals and plants live and what they need to survive. It's their home, their 

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