Photo of snow

Seasons

The four seasons of the year.

Photo of a hot summer day
Photo by Jane Rahman
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Summer is the hottest time of the year. Summer comes after spring.

Autumn, or fall, is when plants and animals get ready for winter. Autumn comes after summer. In some parts of the world, Plants lose their leaves during autumn.

Photo of winter snow.
Photo by Laffertyryan
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Winter is the coldest time of the year. During winter, trees stop growing and many animals go to sleep in caves to keep out of the cold. In very cold areas, you will see snow in winter.

Photo of spring flowers.
Photo by Forest Wander
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Spring is the mild time of year after winter. Plants grow new leaves and flowers, and many animals have babies during spring.