Indholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2024 i Click Science and Discovery Magazine for Preschoolers and Young Children

I like to work in my garden, but sometimes I just want to stop and smell the roses. Why, thank you, Click. It’s so nice to be appreciated. There’s a lot to like about you, Rose. You look good. You smell good. But—ouch!—what’s with the thorns? Hey, a plant has to protect itself. We can’t run away, you know. We need to stay rooted in the ground or a pot. But what do you need protection from? Not me! You’re OK. But, honestly, plants are constantly under attack. There’s always someone trying to eat us! Do you mean bugs that eat your leaves or sip your nectar? Yes, but actually, every animal on Earth either eats plants or eats another animal that does. Hmm, I do eat carrots and pears…

“This is the cactus I want,” says Grandpa. “You’re silly,” says Yo. “It’s way too big to fit in your house.” “I know,” says Grandpa. “And it can’t live in my garden. Cacti are desert plants.” “I know about deserts,” says Yo. “They’re mostly hot and really dry.” “Cacti can handle that,” says Grandpa. “When rain does come, they suck it through their roots and store it in their stems.” “Here’s one with lots of room for water,” says Yo. “I wouldn’t want to throw this prickly ball.” “And most animals wouldn’t want to eat it,” says Grandpa. “Pretty good protection, eh? Cacti don’t have leaves. They have spines or hairs instead.” “Here’s an old hairy guy,” says Yo. “That’s funny,” says Grandpa, “because it’s actually called an Old Man…

Gardens are full of flowers and vegetables, of course. But many animals visit too, looking for food and shelter. CAN YOU FIND Praying mantisEarthwormAphidBumblebeeSnailSpiderMouseGreen lacewingLadybugRabbitDeerRaccoonGarter snakeChipmunkTomato hornwormFrog WHAT ELSE DO YOU SEE?…