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Some kids stay short. They may not grow tall. This can happen if they do not have enough food. It can happen if they do not have clean water. It matters to help them grow. Do you like to grow tall?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA giant turtle lived long ago. It lived in fresh water. This turtle was very big. It was even bigger than most other turtles. Its shell was very long. Some males had horns on their shells. Can you imagine a turtle…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people have a hard time talking. They might say a sound many times. They might also have a long pause. It is not because they are nervous. They know exactly what to say. It is just how their brain works. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Styracosaurus was a big dinosaur. It had many long spikes. These spikes grew on its neck. It ate plants to live. It lived a long time ago. Can you see the spikes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome trees make a sweet sap. It smells like vanilla. People use it for perfume. It can also help heal small cuts. These trees can be very pretty. Do you like sweet smells?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour mind has many parts. Some parts think right now. Other parts hide away. They keep all your old memories. This part helps you know things. It is like a big storehouse. Do you wonder what is inside?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiant lemurs lived on a big island. They were much bigger than lemurs today. Some were as heavy as a large dog. They ate leaves and seeds. Now, these big lemurs are gone. Do you think they were slow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals live in different places. They might look a little bit different. They can still have babies together. This helps us learn about them. Do you see how they look?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSue was a big dinosaur. She had many bones. Most of her bones were found. You can see her at a museum. She is very large. Do you want to see her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe sugar glider is a small animal. It likes to eat sweet food. It can glide through the air. This helps it move from tree to tree. It stays safe and finds food. It is very cute. Do you want to see it glide?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePigs are smart animals. They live in many places. They can eat plants and bugs. They use their noses to find food. Many pigs live in groups. Do you like pigs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny life lives in hot water. It stays in places with volcanoes. It likes to be very warm. This life eats sulfur to grow. It is very strong. Can you find a volcano?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSumac is a plant. It has red berries. People use it as a spice. It tastes sour like a lemon. You can use it on meat. It is very tasty! Do you like sour food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe orangutan lives in the forest. It has long red hair. They like to eat fruit. They also eat small bugs. These animals are very smart. They can use sticks as tools. Do you like to play in trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Sumatran rhino is a small rhino. It has red hair on its body. It has two horns on its nose. These rhinos are very hard to find. There are not many left in the wild. We must help them stay safe. Can you imagine…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a tiger from Sumatra. It has dark fur. It has thick black stripes. These tigers live in the forest. They are small for tigers. We must help them stay safe. Can you see their stripes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe sun bear is a small bear. It lives in warm forests. It has a bright patch on its chest. This bear is very good at climbing trees. It can find yummy honey to eat. Do you like honey too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe sunbittern is a pretty bird. It lives in warm forests. It has bright spots on its wings. These spots look like big eyes. They help the bird stay safe. Do you like big eyes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe sun can hurt your skin. It makes your skin red. It can feel very hot. It may even peel. Wear clothes to stay safe. Use cream to help too. Do you like the sun?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a wild cat. It lives in the trees. It has dark spots like clouds. These cats need big forests to live. We must help them stay safe. Do you like big cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe sunflower sea star lives in the ocean. It has many long arms. It can be orange, yellow, or purple. These stars help keep the sea healthy. They eat small things in the water. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people live a very long time. They can be 110 years old. This is very rare. They stay healthy for a long time. This helps us learn how to live. Do you want to be old and wise?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA surgeon is a special doctor. They help fix bodies. They use tools to heal people. This helps us stay well. Do you want to be a doctor?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoctors use stitches to help you heal. They use a needle and thread. This holds your skin together. It helps a cut close up. This makes you feel better. Do you know what a stitch is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePigs are smart animals. They live in big groups. They can eat many things. Pigs use their noses to dig. They find food in the dirt. They are very helpful to us. Do you like pigs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Sushruta lived in India. He was a great doctor. He wrote a big book about health. He showed how to fix noses. He even knew how to help eyes. He helps us learn about medicine today. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe swamphen is a bird. It likes to live near water. These birds live in warm places. They can be many colors. You might see them in the wild. They are very neat to see. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe swan goose is a big bird. It has a long neck. It lives near water. It eats green plants. This bird is very pretty. Do you like big geese?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany animals move in a big group. Birds and fish do this. They stay close to their friends. They move in the same way. This helps them stay safe. It is fun to watch! Can you see a group of birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour skin has tiny parts that make sweat. These parts help you stay cool. They make water come out of your skin. This helps when you are hot. It is a smart way to work. Do you feel sweaty when you run?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe sweet chestnut is a big tree. It grows nuts that we can eat. These nuts grow in a spiky shell. They fall from the tree in autumn. The nuts are good food for us. Can you find a chestnut tree?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSweet foods taste good. We find sugar in fruit. Many things can taste sweet. This helps us find energy. It is a fun taste! Do you like sweet treats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese trees make mahogany wood. They grow in warm places. Some have fruit that hangs up. People call them sky fruit. This wood is very special. Can you find a mahogany tree?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSwiftlets are small birds. They live in warm places. Some live in dark caves. They make nests from spit. These nests are used in soup. Do you like soup? Can you find a swiftlet?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a queen palm tree. It grows in many places. It has long, green leaves. Birds like to eat its fruit. It is a very pretty tree. Do you like palms?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSylvia Earle loves the big blue sea. She studies all the fish. She also helps keep the ocean safe. This helps us and the animals. She is a hero for our world. Do you like the ocean too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny animals live on lobsters. They stay near the lobster mouth. They eat leftover food. These little ones are very small. They help the lobster too. Do you like tiny things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has a special way to act. It helps you get ready to move. It can make your heart beat fast. This helps you when you need to run. It keeps you safe and strong. Do you feel your heart beat fast sometimes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSympathy is when you care for others. You see someone is sad. You want to help them feel better. It is a kind way to act. Have you ever helped a friend?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese tiny bugs live in the dirt. They look like small centipedes. They eat old plants and roots. They move very fast in the soil. They are safe to be near. Can you find one in the garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has tiny messengers. They pass news from cell to cell. This helps you move and think. It is like a tiny phone call. These cells talk to each other fast. Do you wonder how they do it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people pass out. This is called fainting. It happens when the brain gets less blood. It can happen fast. It can make you feel dizzy. Have you ever felt dizzy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people see extra things. They might see colors when they hear sounds. They might see colors on letters too. It is like a secret gift. It helps them remember things. Do you see colors in your mind?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome fish look very strange. They have long, thin bodies. Seahorses are part of this group. The dads carry the tiny babies. This helps the babies grow. They can hide in plants too. Can you find a seahorse?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLizardfish live in the sea. They stay near the sandy bottom. They have heads like lizards. Their mouths have many sharp teeth. They hide in the sand. It is fun to find them! Can you see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes a plant has two names. One name is the old name. The new name is the right one. This helps us know what is what. It is like having two names for one friend. Do you have two names?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use science to build new things. They can change how living things work. This can help make food or medicine. It is a very big job. It helps us all. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLilacs are pretty plants. They have many flowers. The flowers can be purple or white. They smell very good. Many people grow them in gardens. Do you like the smell of flowers?
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