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Imagine a world with no trees—no shade on hot days, no birds singing in the branches, and no clean air to breathe. Trees are everyday heroes that work quietly all around us, helping the planet and the people who live on it.

Trees are important because they have so much to give. We couldn’t live on Earth without them. They provide food, building materials, and beautiful forests. Can you think of five incredible things about trees? Read on and add to that list!

Trees are providers

We need oxygen to breathe for our survival. Trees make oxygen for us when they make their food. They also absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, in the process (rea ...