Lumo turned the rock over in his hands, sunlight glinting off its surface. Bot the Robot, with friendly blue lights blinking, hovered nearby, whirring softly. "Bot, is this rock alive?" "Good question, Lumo. Let’s find out together. Scientists always ask questions to learn about the world,"

"Living things are things that are alive," explained Bot the Robot, pointing at a small plant. "They can grow, breathe, move on their own, reproduce, and need food and water," "I grow every year! Last year I was shorter," Lumo exclaimed, stretching his arms up. "Yes, growing is one sign of life, Lumo,"

Lumo[/@ch_1] smiles as he watches the lively scene.] Bee zipped closer to a flower. "I need flowers for food!" Tree swayed gently. "And I need water and sunlight to grow," Bot the Robot nodded. "People, animals, plants, and insects are all living things," "I think I’ll draw a bird—it’s definitely alive!"

"But my toy car moves when I push it!" "It does, but only when you give it energy, Lumo. Non-living things like rocks, chairs, books, and toys do not grow, breathe, or need food. They are not alive," Lumo picked up his book and looked at the still rock. "So, I should color non-living things red," he said, grabbing his colored pencils.

"Living things can change and grow by themselves. Non-living things stay the same unless someone moves or changes them," "It’s fun sorting pictures into living and non-living. I see now how different they are!"

"A habitat is the natural home of a plant or animal," Fish splashed in the river. "The river is my home," "That is your habitat, Fish," "Let’s match the animals to their homes! The desert, the forest, the river—each is special,"

Lumo[/@ch_1] notices rubbish scattered by the riverbank. The water looks dull, and a frog sits sadly on a stone.] "This rubbish can harm living things," "We must protect habitats so plants and animals can live and grow," Lumo starts picking up litter, feeling proud. "I want to draw a clean habitat, with happy animals and bright flowers,"

Lumo[/@ch_1] sits with Bot the Robot, watching the sunset.] "You’ve asked great questions today, Lumo. That’s how scientists learn about life," "I’ll keep asking questions, Bot. There’s so much more to discover!" The garden feels alive in every way, a place of wonder and curiosity—ready for the next adventure.