Earth shelter

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen a house that's kind of buried in the ground? That's called an earth shelter! It's like the house is snuggled up with the earth all around it, like it's giving the house a big hug.

So here's how it works: when people build an earth shelter, they start by digging a hole in the ground - like a really big hole. Then they build a frame for the house and put it in the hole. But instead of building walls on top of the frame, they cover the whole thing up with dirt!

That dirt keeps the house nice and cozy, even in really hot or really cold weather. It's like the earth is giving the house a big blanket to keep warm or cool.

Sometimes, people even put plants or gardens on top of the earth shelter. That makes it look like it's just a pretty hill or meadow!

One really cool thing about earth shelters is that they help the environment. Because they're built into the ground, they don't need as much energy to heat or cool the house like normal houses do. That means less electricity or gas is used, which is better for the planet. Plus, because they blend in with the landscape, earth shelters are less disruptive to animals and plants that live nearby.

So that's what an earth shelter is! It's like a cozy, eco-friendly house that's snuggled up with the earth.