Read about living things, from cells and plants to animals and the human body. Choose an article below; its reading controls let you move between the available levels.
David Attenborough loves nature. He shows us animals on TV. He travels to many places. He helps us learn about the world. He wants to keep our earth safe. Do you like animals too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany sea animals have ten legs. These are crabs and shrimp. They live in the water. Some have big claws. They help them find food. We can see them in the sea. Do you like crabs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNature has a way to clean up. When things die, they break down. Tiny living things help do this. They turn old things into food for the soil. This helps new plants grow. It is a big circle. Can you find old leaves on…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome fish live in the deep sea. It is very dark there. It is also very cold. Some fish make their own light. This helps them find food. Do you think it is dark down there?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDeer are animals with hooves. They live in many places. Some live in forests. Some live in the cold. They can be very large. Do you like to see deer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body makes waste. This waste leaves your body. It comes out of you. This helps you stay healthy. It is a normal thing to do. Do you use a toilet?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMosquitoes can make you sick. They carry a tiny germ. This germ can cause a fever. You might feel a lot of pain. It is good to stay safe from bites. Do you like to stay away from mosquitoes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThey were people from long ago. They lived in far lands. They had dark hair and skin. They lived near us. It is fun to learn about them. Can you find them on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA dentist can fix a tooth. They use stuff to fill holes. This helps your tooth stay strong. It can even look like a real tooth. It helps you eat well. Do you brush your teeth every day?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFalse teeth help people eat. They look like real teeth. They help you speak well. They also help you smile. These teeth can be taken out. They help you feel good. Do you have teeth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoctors help your skin. They look at your skin. They also look at hair. They help with itchy skin. This helps you feel good. Do you have soft skin?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlants and animals grow and change. They start very small. Then they get bigger. Some animals change their whole shape. This helps them live. Do you like to watch things grow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes your tummy feels sick. You might go to the bathroom a lot. Your poop might be very watery. This can make you lose water. Drinking clean water helps you feel better. Have you ever had a tummy ache?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny plants live in the sea. They have hard shells. These shells look like jewels. They help make the air we breathe. We need them to live. Can you find them in the water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome pills help our bodies. They add good things to our food. These things can come from plants or fish. They can be small pills or liquids. They help us stay well. Do you take vitamins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people change what they eat. They do this to stay healthy. They may want to grow or stay the same size. This helps our bodies work well. It is a way to care for you. Do you eat many fruits and greens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA diet is all the food you eat. It helps your body stay strong. Some people choose foods to be healthy. Other people eat foods for their culture. What is your favorite thing to eat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA Dimetrodon was a big animal. It had a tall sail on its back. It walked on four legs. It had many big and small teeth. It lived a long time ago. Do you like old bones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe dingo is a dog. It lives in Australia. It can be tan or white. Dingoes live in groups. They hunt for food. They are very fast. Do you like dogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny things live in the sea. They are very small. Some can glow in the dark. This makes the water look bright. They can also turn the water red. Do you want to see them glow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome trees grow sweet fruit. They also make dark wood. This wood is very hard. Animals love to eat the fruit. These trees help our world. Can you find a tree like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny germs can make you sick. They can make your throat hurt. They can make your neck swell. A shot helps keep you safe. This shot is very good. Do you stay healthy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Diplodocus was a very big dinosaur. It had a long neck. It also had a long tail. This tail was like a whip. It lived a long time ago. Can you imagine being that big?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany animals live in Australia. They have two big front teeth. This includes the koala and the kangaroo. Most of them eat plants. They are very special to see. Do you like these animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes we feel a bad feeling. It can happen with bad food. It can happen with a bad smell. This feeling helps us stay safe. It tells us to stay away. Have you felt this way before?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople look inside bodies to learn. They study how plants and animals work. This helps doctors learn to help us. It is a way to see how we are made. Do you want to see how things work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInside you, there are tiny patterns. These patterns are like a secret code. They help tell us who you are. They can help find people too. It is a very cool way to learn. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body makes new cells. These cells need a plan. The plan is in your DNA. The DNA makes a copy of itself. This helps you grow. It is like a magic trick! Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe dodo was a bird. It lived on an island. It could not fly. This bird is gone now. We can see its bones. It was a special bird. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDolphins live in the water. They are very smart. They swim in big groups. They eat fish and squid. A thick layer of fat keeps them warm. Do you like dolphins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLife has three big groups. These groups help us study all living things. One group is for tiny things. One is for things like plants. One is for animals. It helps us know how life works. Do you like looking at bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe turkey is a big bird. It has many feathers. Some are white and some are brown. We eat turkey for food. It is a very tasty bird. Do you like to eat turkey?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA donkey is a helpful animal. They carry heavy things for people. They have very big ears. These ears help them stay cool. A baby donkey is called a foal. Do you like donkeys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour brain has a special helper. It helps you want to do things. It sends messages to your cells. This helps you move your body. It is very important for you. Do you feel happy when you win a game?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA dormouse is a small animal. It looks like a mouse. It has a furry tail. It sleeps for a long time in winter. It eats nuts and fruit. We can see them in trees. Can you find one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Douglas fir is a very big tree. It stays green all year. It can live for a long time. Some live for over a thousand years! It helps many animals find food. Do you like big trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome babies are born with extra parts. These parts are inside their tiny cells. It happens by chance. This can change how they grow. It helps us learn how to care for them. Do you like to help friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA dragonfly is a flying insect. It lives near water. It has two pairs of wings. The wings are strong. They can fly very fast. It has big eyes to see. Do you like to watch them fly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe drink to stay healthy. We take water into our mouths. It goes down to our tummies. This helps our bodies work well. It is good to drink when we are thirsty. Do you like to drink water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe dromedary is a big camel. It has one hump on its back. It lives in the dry desert. This animal helps people carry things. It is very tall. Do you like camels?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe fruit fly is very small. It likes old fruit. It lives in many places. It helps us learn about life. We can study them in labs. Do you see them in your kitchen?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDucks are birds that love water. They swim in lakes and seas. They have webbed feet to help. They eat plants and small fish. They can be very cute. Do you like to see ducks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome beetles eat poop. They find it with their noses. Some roll it into a ball. They hide the ball in the dirt. This helps plants grow well. Do you like bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe durian is a big fruit. It has many sharp thorns. It has a very strong smell. Some people love the taste. It is soft like pudding. Do you want to try one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome germs make your tummy hurt. These germs can get in your food. They can also get in your water. You might have bad bathroom trips. It is very important to wash your hands. This helps keep you safe. Do you wash…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people find reading hard. It can be hard to spell. It can be hard to write. This is not your fault. You can still learn a lot. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEagles are big birds. They have strong legs. They have sharp feet. They use their eyes to see far away. These birds hunt for food. They are very strong. Do you like big birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEared seals live in the sea. They have small ears you can see. They can walk on land. They eat fish and squid. They are very fun to watch. Do you like seals?
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