7. THE BEAN PLANT. 



VfOU see the baby bean has wakened and been 

 hard at work. We can see the roots, stem, 

 and leaves very plainly now. Its seed-leaves have 

 turned brown and fallen, for they are no longer 

 needed. 



This little plant must eat, drink, and breathe, 

 just as you or I must. The roots, stem, and leaves 

 do this work. 



The poor roots work very hard. They reach 

 their slender fingers about for food. They have to 

 bring water from the ground for the whole plant. 



This is no easy task, for the plant is very 

 thirsty and seems to have no mercy upon the 

 poor roots. 



Another great duty of the roots is to hold the 

 plant firmly in the ground. If anything 

 should destroy the roots, the little plant 

 would die. 



The stem carries the food and water 

 to the leaves and flowers. It is very 

 careful of this food or sap. 



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