The document describes transportation in plants and animals. In plants, transportation of water, minerals, and foods occurs through xylem and phloem tissues. Xylem transports water and minerals up from the roots through the stem and into the leaves. Phloem transports foods made in the leaves throughout the plant. In animals, the circulatory system transports substances around the body via blood, blood vessels, and the heart. The heart pumps blood through a network of arteries, veins, and capillaries, allowing gases, nutrients, hormones, and waste products to be moved between tissues and organs.