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Weed and water. Chloe likes to help Daddy in the community garden, but she wonders \u003ci\u003eWhat do plants need to help them grow\u003c\/i\u003e? With the help of other members of her community, Chloe learns that plants need sunlight, food, water, time, and more to grow―just like her!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtend the learning beyond the story with expertly crafted back matter, including additional information about plant science and fun STEAM activities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTEAMWORKS features children of all backgrounds and abilities using scientific and mathematical thinking to solve everyday problems and answer questions that matter to them. 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