Deciduous and Coniferous Trees Explained for 8-Year-Olds

Learn about deciduous trees that change their leaves every year and coniferous trees that keep their green needles all year long in this simple guide for kids.

Deciduous trees have leaves that change color and fall off every year, while coniferous trees have green needles that stay on all year. In a mixed forest, you can see both types of trees growing together.

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