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SUMMARY
Summary
There are a huge number of different kinds of living thing on the Earth. They all survive here because they are adapted to different environmental conditions. When we change these conditions, we threaten the survival of many life forms. By studying living things in their environment, we can help all living things to survive.
 The living things in the environment are called living organisms. They can be divided into three groups – plants, animals and micro-organisms (microbes). Although these living things are very different, they share some common features. Find out about them on pages 6 and 7.
 Every living thing has a life cycle. As it goes through its life cycle, a living thing stays adapted to its surroundings. Find out how on pages 8 and 9.
 Plants have many adaptations to survive. These include producing larger amounts of seeds and having sharp spines and thorns. Find out about them on pages 10 and 11.
 Animals have special adaptations to allow them to eat certain kinds of food. Compare these adaptations on pages 12 and 13.
 Plants and animals live together in communities. Find out what every community needs on pages 14 and 15.
 Habitats provide food for all living things in the form of food chains.
 food chains show how plants and animals are linked together by the way animals feed. Examine some food chains from a pond community and a land community on pages 16 and 17.
 The natural home of a living thing is called its habitat. Discover how habitats work for many living things on pages 18 to 23.
 A pond is a still water habitat that teems with life. Some of the living things are so small that you need a microscope to see them. Take a look on pages 24 and 25.
 The speed of river water changes along the river’s length. Compare the habitats this creates on pages 26 and 27.
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