Piñata
A piñata is a fun toy. It is full of sweet treats. You hit it with a stick. Then the candy falls out. It is a happy party game. Do you like candy?
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Pineapple juice
Pineapple juice is a sweet drink. It comes from a fruit. People press the fruit to get the juice. It tastes very good. You can drink it with breakfast. Do you like fruit juice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePine nut
Pine nuts are small seeds. They come from pine trees. We find them inside cones. People use them in tasty food. They can be in sweet treats or bread. Do you like to eat them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePinto bean
Pinto beans have spots. They look like they are painted. People cook them in soup. You can mash them, too. They are good food for us. Do you like beans?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePinyin
Pinyin uses letters to show sounds. It helps people read Chinese. It is used on computers too. This helps us learn new words. It is a very helpful tool. Can you find letters in a new language?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePiri piri
Piri piri is a hot pepper. It can be bright red. People use it to make sauce. This sauce can be very spicy. It helps make food taste good. Do you like spicy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePirog
A pirog is a baked treat. It has dough on the outside. You can put meat or fruit inside. It can be sweet or salty. People love to eat them at parties. Do you like sweet treats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePistachio
Pistachios are small seeds. They grow on trees. The shells pop open. They have green food inside. People use them in ice cream. They taste very good! Do you like them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePita
Pita is a kind of bread. It is round and flat. It can puff up like a balloon. This makes a little pocket inside. You can use it to wrap food. It is yummy and warm. Do you like bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlain weave
People make cloth this way. They cross thin strings. One goes up and down. The strings lock in place. This makes a strong fabric. It is fun to make. Can you find cloth like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlantation
A plantation is a very big farm. It grows one thing. It might grow tea or sugar. People work hard on these farms. These farms help make food for us. Do you like tea or sugar?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlastic mulch
Farmers use thin plastic on the soil. It keeps the dirt wet. It stops bad weeds from growing. Plants grow through small holes. This helps food grow well. It is a big help to farms. Do you like eating fresh food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePluricentric language
Some languages have many ways to talk. People in different lands use them. They might use different words. They might sound a bit different too. This helps people show where they live. It is very cool. Do you speak…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePoached egg
A poached egg is soft and warm. You cook it in hot water. The white part gets firm. The yellow part stays runny. People eat it for breakfast. It can go on toast. Do you like eggs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePoaching (cooking)
You can cook food in warm liquid. This is called poaching. It uses low heat. It is good for soft foods like eggs. It helps food stay juicy. Do you like soft eggs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePohela Boishakh
It is a new year. People celebrate in many ways. They wear red and white clothes. They walk in big, bright parades. Families eat tasty food together. It is a happy time for all. Do you like to celebrate?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePoke (dish)
Poke is a tasty fish dish. People cut fish into small bits. They mix it with sauce. It can be a snack. It is a special food in Hawaii. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePolish cuisine
People in Poland make yummy food. They eat meat and many vegetables. They also love warm soups. Making big meals is fun for families. It is good to eat together. Do you like soup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePollarding
People cut the tops off trees. This helps new leaves grow back. It can help trees live a long time. We use the wood for many things. It is a smart way to help. Do you like trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePolyculture
Farmers can grow many plants together. They do not just grow one thing. Some grow corn, beans, and squash. This helps the soil stay good. It also helps the plants stay healthy. It is a smart way to farm. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePolynesian languages
Many people speak these ways to talk. They live on islands in the sea. Some words sound almost the same. This helps people understand each other. It is a special way to share. Do you know any island words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePolynesian navigation
People sail far on the blue sea. They use big boats with two hulls. They look at stars to find the way. They watch birds fly to land. This helps them find new homes. It is a special skill. Do you like to look at stars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePolynesian outlier
Some people live on small islands. They sail far across the sea. They speak special ways to talk. This helps them stay close to home. Their way of life is very cool. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePompadour (hairstyle)
This is a big hair style. The hair goes up high. It is swept up from the face. Many people love this look. It can be for boys or girls. Do you like big hair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePoncho
A poncho is a warm coat. It is a big piece of cloth. You put your head through a hole. It keeps you warm and dry. Many people in the Americas wear them. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePonytail
A ponytail is a way to wear hair. You pull hair back and tie it. It looks like a pony tail. It keeps hair out of your eyes. It is easy to do. Do you like to wear your hair up?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePopcorn
Popcorn is a fun snack. It comes from small corn seeds. We heat the seeds up. They puff up and get big! People love to eat it with salt or butter. It is a tasty treat for us. Do you like to eat popcorn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePopular science
Some books tell us about science. They use easy words. They show us how the world works. This helps us learn new things. It is fun to know! Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePortuguese cuisine
People in Portugal love good food. They eat lots of fish from the sea. They also eat meat and yummy bread. Many meals use tasty spices. Sweet treats are very popular too. It is fun to eat together. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePossessive
We use special words for things. These words show what is yours. They show what is mine. You can say "my car." It helps us talk. It shows who owns what. Do you have a favorite toy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePostharvest
Farmers pick food from the ground. Then they clean it. They keep it cool and safe. This helps it stay good to eat. It keeps the food fresh for you. Do you like fresh food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePotato chips
Potato chips are a yummy snack. They are thin slices of potato. People fry them until they are crunchy. Some have salt on them. Others have many flavors. They are fun to eat! Do you like chips?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePotato salad
Potato salad is a tasty dish. It is made with cooked potatoes. People add eggs or green plants. Some like it cold. Some like it warm. It is a fun food to share. Do you like potatoes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePot pie
A pot pie is a warm meal. It has meat inside. A flaky crust sits on top. You can cook it in an oven. Some people cook it on a fire. It tastes very good. Do you like meat pies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePotpourri
Potpourri is a mix of dried plants. It makes a room smell good. People put it in a pretty bowl. It can have flowers or spices. It helps a home feel nice. Do you like sweet smells?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePoultry farming
People farm birds for food. They raise chickens and ducks. Some birds live in small houses. Other birds can roam outside. This helps them find food. This is how we get eggs. Do you like eggs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePractical joke
A prank is a fun trick. You use things to surprise a friend. It can be a silly joke. Most people laugh together. It is meant to be kind. Do you like to play tricks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePresent tense
We use special words for now. These words help us talk about today. They tell us what is happening. They make our stories clear. Using them helps us share. Can you use them to speak?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePre-Socratic philosophy
Long ago, thinkers asked big questions. They looked at the world. Some thought water was the start. Others thought air was the start. They wanted to know how things work. It is fun to wonder! Do you like to ask why?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePretzel
A pretzel is a tasty snack. It is shaped like a knot. Some are soft and some are hard. They often have salt on top. People love to eat them. Do you like pretzels?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleProcessed cheese
Some cheese is made to melt well. It is made by mixing cheese with other things. This helps it stay smooth when it is hot. It can be in blocks or slices. It stays good for a long time. Do you like melted cheese on…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePronunciation
Pronunciation is how we say words. It is how we use our voices. People speak in many ways. You might sound like your friends. We can look in books to learn. It is fun to talk! How do you say your name?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleProper noun
Some words name one thing. We use them for a person. We use them for a place. They help us be clear. They often start with a big letter. Do you have a name?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleProto-Indo-European homeland
Long ago, people spoke one language. Many ways to talk came from it. They lived on big, grassy lands. This helps us learn about our past. It is like a big puzzle. Do you like puzzles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleProto-Indo-European language
Long ago, people spoke one way. This was a very old language. It is like a big family tree. Many ways we talk come from it. It helps us learn about the past. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleProto-language
Many ways to talk come from one. This is a mother language. It was spoken long ago. It helps us see how we talk today. We can learn from it. Can you find a mother language?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleProto-writing
Long ago, people made marks. These marks told small stories. They used dots and lines. This helps us learn. It is like a secret code. Do you like to draw marks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePrune
A prune is a dried plum. It is sweet and dark. You can eat them in many meals. They help your tummy work well. They are good for you. Do you like dried fruit?
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