GLOSSARY

soil

(soyl) n. the ground where things grow
photograph of a row of plants in soil
Crops like corn can grow in soil.

space

(spās) n. the empty area outside of Earth
photograph of a scientist looking through a large telescope inside an obsevatory
Scientists use tools to look into outer space.

states

(stāts) n. a part of a political union, like the United States of America
illustration of a map showing the southwest states
Four big states make up the Southwest.

survive

(ser-vīv) v. to keep on living
photograph of a bear and two bear cubs
Bears need plants, water, and air to survive.