"What is photosynthesis?" Kareem interrupted.
"I'll try to explain it to you," said his grand-
father, "but it won't be easy because it's very dif-
ficult and complicated. Even scientists are still trying
to completely understand the process."
Kareem thought for a moment: "So, plants survive by a
process that scientists are still trying to understand. When you
say the word 'process' I think of mathematical operations and for-
mulas. Even we find math hard to learn sometimes, but plants, that
have no mind or body like we have, can
do it. It's a miracle!"
Grandpa Hassan smiled: "Yes, it is
definitely a miracle. From the day
they were created, plants have been
performing this chemical process
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