Trees
Trees are the largest plants to live on earth. They have only one stem called the trunk. Plants grow for a short time and then die. Trees continue to grow for hundreds and thousands of years. Height is another difference that sets trees and other plants apart. Trees grow at least 15-20 feet tall and some types grow over 200 feet.
Drive through Redwood Trees in California forest
What is it like to climb the world's tallest tree?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIoZ0J7x1Cg
What Can Trees Provide?
1. Trees provide oxygen for us to breathe.
2. Trees hold the soil in place after a storm.
3. Trees provide shelter for people.
4. Trees provide shelter and food for birds and other wildlife.
5. Trees provide cooling summer shade.
6. In winter, trees slow cold winds and reduce heating costs.
7. Trees provide building materials.
8. Trees provide fuel.
9. Trees provide sap.
10. Trees provide food such as fruit and nuts.
11. Trees provide coal from their decayed remains.
12. Trees provide pulp for paper.
13. Trees provide beauty.