The story for kids
Roots. The root is the first thing to come out of a seed, and it grows downward. Roots drink water from the soil and hold the plant tight. See the blue drops? The water climbs up from the roots all the way to the leaves.
Facts
- The root is the first thing to come out of a seed, and it grows downward.
- Roots drink water from the soil and hold the plant firmly.
- See the blue drops? Water rises from the roots all the way up to the leaves.
Numbers
- Grow
- Downward
- Do
- Drink water, hold the plant
For grown-ups
The root is the first thing to emerge from the seed, and it grows in the direction of gravity. Root hairs increase the absorbing surface. Through them, water and mineral salts enter the plant and rise through the xylem all the way to the leaves.