
Trees grow a little each year. The growth makes rings inside. The rings stay hidden deep inside.

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A ring forms in the trunk. One ring means one year. Old trees have many rings in rows.

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Wide rings show fast growth. Thin rings show slow growth. Rain helps make wide rings.

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Rain helps trees grow. Sun also helps trees grow. Good soil helps too under roots.

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Cold years can slow growth. Dry years can too. Storms can hurt trees with strong winds.

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Some rings are dark. Some rings are light. Light and dark show seasons each year.

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Scientists count the rings. They learn the tree's age. They use special tools.

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Rings can tell about storms. Rings can tell about droughts. Rings can tell about fires.

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A fallen tree shows its rings. People can read them like a book. Each ring is a page to read.

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Tree rings are a secret story. They tell what the tree lived through. The story is quiet but real.

**The End**


Trees grow a little each year. The growth makes rings inside. The rings stay hidden deep inside.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___A ring forms in the trunk. One ring means one year. Old trees have many rings in rows.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Wide rings show fast growth. Thin rings show slow growth. Rain helps make wide rings.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Rain helps trees grow. Sun also helps trees grow. Good soil helps too under roots.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Cold years can slow growth. Dry years can too. Storms can hurt trees with strong winds.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Some rings are dark. Some rings are light. Light and dark show seasons each year.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Scientists count the rings. They learn the tree's age. They use special tools.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Rings can tell about storms. Rings can tell about droughts. Rings can tell about fires.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___A fallen tree shows its rings. People can read them like a book. Each ring is a page to read.
___STORY_PAGE_BREAK___Tree rings are a secret story. They tell what the tree lived through. The story is quiet but real.
The End

Trees grow a little each year. The growth makes rings inside. The rings stay hidden deep inside.

A ring forms in the trunk. One ring means one year. Old trees have many rings in rows.

Wide rings show fast growth. Thin rings show slow growth. Rain helps make wide rings.

Rain helps trees grow. Sun also helps trees grow. Good soil helps too under roots.

Cold years can slow growth. Dry years can too. Storms can hurt trees with strong winds.

Some rings are dark. Some rings are light. Light and dark show seasons each year.

Scientists count the rings. They learn the tree's age. They use special tools.

Rings can tell about storms. Rings can tell about droughts. Rings can tell about fires.

A fallen tree shows its rings. People can read them like a book. Each ring is a page to read.

Tree rings are a secret story. They tell what the tree lived through. The story is quiet but real.
The End

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