Did you know forests hide a big secret underground? Tiny living things called fungi help trees store carbon under the soil. It is like a hidden world under our feet!
Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.
A big area with many trees
“We walked in the forest.”
Something hidden that people do not know
“I have a fun secret for you.”
Below the ground, under the earth
“Some animals live underground.”
Very, very small
“The baby bird was tiny.”
To give some of what you have to others
“I share my food with my friend.”
Strong and not sick, feeling good
“Eating fruit keeps you healthy.”
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Look at a big forest. You see trees! But there is a secret below. Under the ground, tiny fungi live. They grow near tree roots. It is a hidden world!
Trees take in air. They make food from it. Then trees share food with fungi. The fungi help trees get water. They work together like best friends!
Fungi store lots of carbon underground. Carbon is in the air around us. Too much carbon in air is bad. So fungi do a great job! They keep our forests healthy and strong.
Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.
Where do fungi live in a forest?
What do trees share with fungi?
What do fungi store underground?
How do trees and fungi work together?
Answer these comprehension questions about the article.
What lives under the ground in forests?
What do trees share with fungi?
What do fungi help trees get?
Where do fungi store carbon?
Why are fungi good for forests?
Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.
What is your favorite thing about nature?
If you could talk to a tree, what would you ask?
Can you think of other animals that live underground?
Would you like to explore a forest? Why?
What would you do if you found a secret world under the ground?
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