A habitat is a place plants and animals live It provides food water and shelter There are many kinds of habitats around the world from forests to grasslands to mountains to deserts Different habitats are home to different plants and animals They all have a role in keeping the habitat healthy Plants and animals that live together in a habitat form a community Now think about your own backyard or local park Are you ready to explore the community living among the blades of green Table of Contents Exploration Begins 4 Fact File 26 Words to Keep 31 Learn More at the Library 32 Index 32
4 The smell of fresh-cut grass is the plant’s way of calling for help Savannah hears the roar of a lawn mower She looks out her bedroom window I love the smell of fresh-cut grass she says Savannah takes a deep breath Aaahhh Spring is in the air It's a Fact
She takes another big sniff Suddenly she is face-to-face with a spotted ladybug She’s surrounded by blades of green Where am I Savannah wonders 5
