How Does a Seed Turn Into a Tree?

Imagine you're a tiny seed sleeping underground. One day, it gets water and wakes up! It stretches out to make a little plant, then grows taller and taller until it becomes a big tree. Germination is like the seed saying, 'I'm ready to grow!'

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A seed planted in dirt turns into a small plant when it drinks water.
The roots grow down to grab more water from underground.
The leaves on top reach up to catch sunlight.

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