an insect with a hard, usually black covering to its body
Look out! There is a beetle crawling on your arm.
benefit
to do good for, to give a benefit to
There are many health benefits if you exercise.
nitrogen
a colorless chemical element without a smell that forms most of the earth's atmosphere
Under the ground, the bean plant’s roots add nitrogen to the soil.
nutrient
a chemical, food, or substance that animals and plants need to live, develop, and be healthy
Fruits and vegetables have many of the nutrients that people need.
pole
a long, narrow piece of material, such as metal or wood, that is often used to hold or support something
I used the ski poles to help me regain balance.
spike
a long, thin rod that ends in a point and is often made of metal
There are spikes on that cactus!
squash
a type of vegetable with a hard skin and firm flesh that is cooked and eaten
I don’t like any kind of squash, not even pumpkins.
stem
the long thin part of a plant that grows above the ground and supports leaves, flowers, or fruit
When we eat celery, we’re eating the stems of a plant.
sturdy
substantially made or built
Corn grows as a tall, sturdy plant.
traditional
involved in a tradition
I wore traditional Korean clothes for the first time.