How Worms, Bees, and Ladybugs Help the Garden — Passage
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K
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2
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ABOUT THIS READER
This passage demonstrates how garden organisms form an interconnected system. Students learn how different creatures contribute unique roles to maintain garden health, introducing basic ecosystem concepts.
Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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A garden had many parts working together. Worms made tunnels in soil, helping roots grow. Bees carried pollen between flowers. Ladybugs ate tiny bugs that hurt plants. Together, they kept the garden healthy and growing.
What did worms do for the garden?
Made tunnelsAte flowersCarried pollenCaught bugsHow did ladybugs help?
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