Pruning
People cut parts of plants. They cut off dead branches. This helps the plant stay healthy. It can help grow more fruit. This is good for trees. We help them grow well. Do you like trees?
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Pseudocereal
Some seeds act like grain. You can grind them into flour. They make good food for us. Quinoa is one kind. Buckwheat is another kind. They help us stay strong. Do you like seeds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePsycholinguistics
We use words to talk. It is how we share ideas. Scientists study how our brains do this. It helps us learn to speak. This is a big job for our minds. Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePublic bathing
People go to public baths to wash. They can be big pools. Some use hot air or steam. People meet friends there too. It is a fun place to be. Do you like baths?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePublic holiday
A public holiday is a special day. Many people do not work. It is a day for rest. It helps us spend time with friends. We can celebrate together. Do you like holidays?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePublic speaking
You can talk to a group. This is called public speaking. You share ideas with many people. It helps you teach or lead. It is a great skill to learn. Do you like to share stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePudding
Pudding is a yummy food. It can be sweet or salty. Some is creamy and cold. Some is warm and baked. It makes people happy. Do you like pudding?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePuff pastry
Puff pastry is a light snack. It has many thin layers. It uses flour and butter. The layers puff up in the oven. It is fun to eat. Do you like flaky food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is a sweet treat. It is orange and soft. People eat it in the fall. It tastes like warm spice. It is good for a big meal. Do you like pie?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePun
A pun is a word game. It uses words that sound the same. You can use them to be funny. It makes people smile. Do you like funny jokes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePunctuation
Little marks help us read. They show us where to stop. They show us where to pause. These marks help us know the story. They make reading fun. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePungency
Some foods feel very hot. Red peppers can sting your tongue. This is a strong taste. It can feel like a tiny burn. Many people love this fun feeling. Do you like spicy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePunk subculture
Punk is a loud kind of music. It uses fast drums and guitars. People wear bright hair and ripped clothes. They like to make things themselves. It is a fun way to be you. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePurépecha language
Purépecha is a way of talking. It is spoken in Mexico. Many people use these words. It helps them share stories. It is a special gift. Do you know how to say hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleQigong
Qigong is a way to move. You move your body slowly. You take deep breaths too. It helps you feel calm. It is good for your health. Do you like to move slowly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleQingming Festival
Many families celebrate Qingming. They visit graves to clean them. They also bring food to the graves. This is a way to show love. It is a special time for families. Do you visit your family too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleQixi Festival
This is a special day for love. It is a big party in China. People look at the stars at night. They see two stars that look like lovers. They eat sweet, crunchy treats. It is a very happy time. Do you like stars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleQuark (dairy product)
Quark is a soft white food. It is made from milk. People use it to make sweet cakes. It is very creamy and good. Do you like creamy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleQuebec French
Many people in Quebec speak French. They use it at school. They use it to talk to friends. It is a special way to talk. It helps people stay together. Do you speak a special way too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleQuesadilla
A quesadilla is a yummy food. It uses a soft flat bread. We add cheese inside the bread. Then we cook it until it melts. It is a tasty treat for you. Do you like cheese?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleQuestion
A question is how we ask things. We use them to learn. You can ask for a name. You can ask for a choice. They help us talk to friends. Do you like to ask questions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleQuestion mark
A question mark helps us ask things. It sits at the end of a sentence. It shows you are asking a question. This mark helps us read better. It is a very useful tool. Do you like to ask questions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleQuilt
A quilt is a warm blanket. It has many layers of cloth. People sew small scraps of fabric together. This makes pretty shapes and colors. Quilts can be a special gift. They help keep us cozy. Do you like colorful…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleQuilting
A quilt is made of soft cloth. You sew three layers together. It can be a warm blanket. People use it to tell stories. It is very pretty. Do you like soft blankets?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleQuotation mark
These are small marks for writing. They go in pairs. One mark starts the words. The other mark ends them. They show when someone is talking. They help us read well. Do you see them in your books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRaincoat
A raincoat keeps you dry. It stops the rain from touching you. You can wear it in a storm. It helps you go outside. It is very useful. Do you like wearing a raincoat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRainfed agriculture
Some farms use rain to grow food. The rain falls from the sky. This helps crops grow big. It gives food to many people. It is a way to farm. Do you like the rain?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRaised field
People grow food on high ground. The ground is like a long hill. Water sits in ditches around it. This helps the plants stay safe. It keeps them from too much water. It is a smart way to farm. Do you like to garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRaisin
A raisin is a dried grape. They can be black or yellow. Some are even small and dark. People use them in treats. They taste very good! Do you like to eat them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRalph Linton
Ralph Linton was a man who studied people. He traveled to many far lands. He looked at how we live. This helped him learn a lot. He wrote books to teach us. Do you like to learn about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRamen
Ramen is a yummy noodle dish. It comes in a hot soup. You can eat it with many toppings. It is a special food in Japan. Do you like noodles in soup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRanch
A ranch is a big piece of land. People raise animals there. They may raise cows or sheep. Some people also raise horses. It is a busy place for animals. Do you like animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRanch dressing
Ranch is a creamy sauce. It tastes like salt and herbs. People use it on salads. It is also a yummy dip. Many people love to eat it. Do you like ranch on your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRapeseed oil
People use oil from small seeds. This oil comes from a plant. It helps us cook yummy food. It is also used in many things. We use it every day. Do you like to cook?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRapini
Rapini is a green plant. It looks like small broccoli. The leaves and stems are good to eat. It has a sharp taste. Many people love to cook it. Do you like green food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRasmus Rask
Rasmus Rask loved words. He traveled to many lands. He studied how people talk. He learned many ways to speak. This helped him learn about history. He was a great teacher. Do you like learning new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRaspberry juice
Raspberry juice is a red drink. It comes from small red fruit. You can drink it by itself. Some people mix it with other juice. It can even make a sweet treat. It tastes very good. Do you like red fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRavioli
Ravioli are tasty pasta pockets. They have a soft dough outside. Inside, they have yummy cheese or meat. People eat them with red sauce. They are fun to make at home. Do you like pasta?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRay Jackendoff
Ray Jackendoff studies how we talk. He looks at how our minds work. He also looks at how we hear music. This work helps us learn. It is very cool to study. Do you like to hear music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRecliner
A recliner is a soft chair. You can lean the back down. The front part lifts up too. It helps you rest your legs. It feels very good to sit here. You can even sleep in it. Do you like to rest in soft chairs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRed Delicious
This apple is bright red. It tastes very sweet. It grows on big trees. Many people love to eat them. You can eat them fresh. They are fun to snack on. Do you like red apples?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRed meat
Red meat comes from animals. It can be beef or pork. Some meat looks pink. It can also look dark. It helps our bodies grow. We should not eat too much. Do you like meat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleReduplication
Some people say words twice. They do this to mean more. It can mean many things. It can mean a lot of something. It can mean doing it again. It helps us talk. Can you say a word twice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleReference work
Some books help us learn. You look at them for facts. They tell us things fast. They do not give opinions. These books stay in libraries. You can use them there. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRegenerative agriculture
Farmers can help the earth. They take good care of the soil. This helps plants grow strong. It also helps keep water clean. This makes the land very healthy. Do you like to garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRegional Italian
People in Italy speak in many ways. Some ways sound a bit different. They use special words for things. This helps them show where they are from. It is fun to hear! Do you like different ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRegister (sociolinguistics)
We use many ways to talk. You talk one way with friends. You talk a new way at school. It helps us be kind. It helps us be clear. Do you change how you speak?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRegular haircut
A regular haircut is a way to style hair. It uses short hair on the sides. The top can be long enough to comb. This style helps people look neat. It has been around for a long time. Do you like to get your hair cut?
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