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Tilefish are small fish. They live in the sea. They stay near sand and rocks. They like to hide in small holes. These fish eat tiny crabs and shrimp. They are very pretty to see. Can you find a tilefish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are big, tall trees. They have leaves shaped like hearts. Small flowers grow on them. Bees love the sweet smell. People use the wood to make toys. Do you like heart shapes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have worked to stay well for a long time. Long ago, they used plants as food to feel better. Some doctors even used tools to fix teeth. They built special places to help the sick. We still learn from them…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are small stick insects. They hide on plants. They can look like leaves or bark. This helps them stay safe. They are very good at hiding! Can you find one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTim Hunt is a smart man. He studies how tiny cells work. He found a special part in eggs. This part helps cells grow. It helps us learn about life. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis liquid helps keep you safe. It cleans cuts on your skin. It can also clean water to drink. It helps stop tiny germs. Do not drink it all at once! It is a very helpful tool. Can you find it in a kit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people hear sounds that are not there. It might sound like a ring. It might sound like a buzz. Other people cannot hear these sounds. It can happen to many people. Do you ever hear a tiny sound?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA giant snake lived long ago. It was very, very big. It lived in a warm place. This snake loved to eat fish. It was a huge animal. Can you imagine a snake that big?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTitanosaurs were huge dinosaurs. They had very long necks. Some were even bigger than any land animal today. They lived all over the world. Some had bumpy skin for protection. Do you think they were heavy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a yellow scorpion. It lives in Brazil. It has a bumpy tail. The tail has a sting. It can be very dangerous. We must stay safe. Do you see its yellow legs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToads are small animals. They have dry skin. Their skin has bumps on it. These bumps are not germs. Toads like to live on land. They go to ponds to find friends. Can you find a toad?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe toco toucan is a big bird. It has a very large beak. The beak is orange and yellow. This bird lives in South America. It likes to eat sweet fruit. Do you like fruit too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA toddler is a young child. They are learning to walk. They also learn to talk. They like to play and explore. This helps them grow big. Do you know a toddler?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe tody is a tiny bird. It lives in the green woods. This bird has a red throat. It is very small. It eats bugs for food. Can you find a tiny bird?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou have toes on your feet. Most people have five toes. They help you stay balanced. They also help you walk. Your toes have small bones inside. They even have nails! Can you wiggle your toes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe tokay gecko is a big lizard. It lives in trees and on rocks. It has bright spots on its skin. It likes to eat bugs at night. This lizard can climb up walls. Do you want to see it climb?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe tomatillo is a green fruit. It grows in a paper shell. This fruit comes from Mexico. It can be used in food. We can use it in sauce. Do you like green food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA tomb is a special place. It is for people who have died. Some are big. Some are under the ground. They can be made of stone. They help us remember. Do you see any old stones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Tonkinese is a special cat. It comes from two other cats. This cat is very playful. It likes to jump and play. It can even fetch things! Do you like cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou have small parts in your throat. They help keep you well. They fight bad germs. These parts help your body stay strong. They work hard for you. Do you feel them when you swallow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTeeth are hard parts in your mouth. They help you break up food. Some animals use them to catch food too. Teeth help us eat every day. Do you have teeth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome whales have teeth. They use teeth to catch fish. They also have fat to stay warm. This fat is under their skin. It helps them in cold water. Do you like whales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour torso is the middle of your body. It holds your arms and legs. It keeps your most important parts safe inside. Your heart and lungs live there. It helps you stay strong. Do you feel your middle?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome moths are called leafrollers. They are very small. They can hide in leaves. Some even eat fruit. This can hurt our food. Do you like to eat apples?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA band can stop blood. It is used on an arm or leg. It helps a person stay safe. It can save lives in an emergency. It is a very helpful tool. Have you ever seen a bandage?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome things can make us sick. They can be in the air or food. They can hurt our skin or lungs. Some harms go away fast. Other harms stay for a long time. We must stay safe. Do you know how to stay safe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome plants have a special oil. This oil can make your skin itchy. It is in poison ivy. It is also in poison oak. You should look but not touch. Do you see these plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a special tree. It grows in Asia. People take juice from the trunk. This juice makes a hard, shiny coat. It helps make pens and bowls. Do you like shiny things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome living things make bad stuff. This stuff can make you sick. It can come from a bug or a plant. It helps them stay safe. It can also help them hunt. Do you know any plants that can hurt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny worms live in dogs and cats. These worms can make people sick. They can get into our bodies. This happens if we touch dirt or pets. Always wash your hands after playing. Do you wash your hands with soap?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Toxodon was a very large animal. It lived in South America. It had big teeth that never stopped growing. These teeth helped it eat plants. It is gone now, but we can find its bones. Do you like big animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToy dogs are very small dogs. They come in many kinds. Some are even tiny. These dogs make great pets. They can sit on your lap. Do you like small dogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe windpipe is a tube in your neck. It helps you breathe. It carries air to your lungs. It stays open so air can move. This helps you stay well. Do you feel your neck when you breathe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are pretty wildflowers. They grow in many places. Some have blue or pink flowers. The flowers can open and close in one day. They can grow very fast. You might see them in a garden. Do you like flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome birds have bright horns. These birds live in trees. They have colorful heads. This is very special for them. You can see their bright colors. They are fun to look at. Do you like bright birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes our minds drift away. We might daydream or feel very sleepy. You might even watch TV and not hear us. This is a special way to think. It can help us feel calm. Have you ever felt this way?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny parts in your body work hard. They act like little switches. They turn parts of you on or off. This helps you grow and stay well. They follow a plan inside you. Do you wonder how they work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has many tiny parts. These parts use special bits to work. These bits change all the time. They help you grow and stay well. They are very busy! Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes we feel things for new friends. We might feel like they are old friends. We might feel like they are family. This happens in our minds. It can help us learn. Do you ever feel this way?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny bits help our bodies grow. They carry food to build things. These bits find the right spot. This helps make us. It is very busy work! Do you want to see more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome fossils show how life changes. They look like two different animals. One might look like a fish. The other might look like a land animal. These help us learn about the past. Can you find a fossil?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny bits in the brain can change shape. These bits can make others change too. This can make the brain look like a sponge. It makes it hard for animals to move. It can even make them sick. Do you think science is cool?
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Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome crabs live in the sea. They are called coral crabs. They live near tiny sea plants. These crabs have many bright colors. The colors help you find them. They are very special. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTree frogs live in trees. They stay high up in the leaves. Most of these frogs are very small. They use their toes to hold on tight. This helps them stay in the branches. It is fun to look for them! Can you find one…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA treehopper is a small bug. It looks like a thorn. It hides on plants to stay safe. It drinks juice from stems. This helps the bug grow. Do you want to find one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTree-kangaroos live in high trees. They like wet forests. They use big tails to stay balanced. They eat leaves and fruit. These animals are very special. Can you climb like them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTree kingfishers are bright birds. They have long, pointy bills. They live in warm places. They eat small bugs and worms. Both moms and dads help the babies. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article