Treeshrew
Treeshrews are small animals. They live in warm forests. They have soft fur and long tails. They eat fruit and bugs. They are fun to watch! Do you like small animals?
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Tree squirrel
Tree squirrels live in trees. They are very good at climbing. They like to eat nuts. They can also live near us in parks. They are very busy animals. Do you see them in your yard?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTreeswift
Treeswifts are small birds. They live in many forests. These birds like to eat bugs. They build nests on tree branches. The mom and dad work together. Can you see their long tails? They are very cool birds!
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrematoda
Flukes are tiny worms. They live inside other animals. Some flukes live in snails. They can also live in birds. These worms are very flat. Do you want to see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTriadobatrachus
This was a very old animal. It looked like a frog. It had a short tail. It could swim in the water. It lived a long time ago. Do you like frogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTriage
Doctors help people who are hurt. They pick who to help first. They do this when many people are hurt. This helps everyone get the right care. It is a very smart way to work. Do you know how doctors help?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTribe (biology)
Scientists group living things together. They use groups to learn. One group is called a tribe. It helps us see how things are like each other. It is a way to sort life. Can you find a group of animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTriceps
You have a big muscle on your arm. It is on the back of your arm. This muscle helps you straighten your arm. It helps you move. It is very strong. Can you try to straighten your arm?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrichoplax
This is a tiny animal. It is very flat. It looks like a little plate. It lives in the sea. It has no organs. It eats tiny things. Can you see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTriggerfish
Triggerfish live in the sea. They have bright colors. They have strong teeth. They use teeth to crush shells. These fish can be very grumpy. Do you like bright fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTriglidae
Some fish live on the sea floor. They use fins to walk. These fish can make a croaking sound. It sounds like a frog! They are very interesting to see. Can you make a croak like a fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrigonotarbida
These were tiny bugs. They lived a long time ago. They looked like little spiders. They did not make webs. They hunted other small bugs. They had hard shells. Can you find them in rocks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrimerophytopsida
Long ago, new plants grew on land. They were very old plants. They lived a long time ago. These plants helped ferns grow later. They were like great grandparents. Can you find a green plant?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTringa
These are birds that live near water. Some have bright legs. They can even nest in trees. They are very special to see. We like to watch them. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrionychidae
These are softshell turtles. They live in water. Their shells are soft and leathery. This helps them move fast. They have long necks to breathe air. They are very cool! Do you like turtles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTripedalism
Some animals move with three legs. Parrots use their heads to climb. They use their head like a limb. Most pets have four legs. Some dogs only have three legs. It can be hard for them to walk. Can you find a bird…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrofim Lysenko
A man named Lysenko worked with plants. He wanted to grow more food. He had some ideas that were not true. This made it hard for other scientists. Some scientists even got into big trouble. Can you help plants grow well?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrombiculidae
Tiny red bugs live in the grass. They are very small. They can make your skin itchy. These bugs bite animals and people. It can feel very bumpy. Do you like playing in the grass?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTroodontidae
These were small dinosaurs. They looked a lot like birds. They had big brains. They had very good ears. Some even had soft feathers. They lived a long time ago. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrophic cascade
Animals help plants grow. Big hunters eat smaller animals. This keeps the small animals from eating all the plants. When hunters are around, plants stay healthy. It is like a big chain. Do you see how it works?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrophic level
Plants make their own food. They use light from the sun. Animals eat the plants for food. Then, other animals eat those animals. This is how food moves. We eat food to grow, too. Do you like to eat plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTropical and subtropical coniferous forests
Some forests have many needle trees. These trees live in warm places. They grow in many lands. They help birds and bugs in winter. The leaves block the sun. This makes the ground dark. Can you see the trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests
Some forests are very dry. They stay warm all year. Many trees drop their leaves to save water. This lets sun reach the ground. Monkeys and birds live there. It is a busy place! Can you name a forest animal?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands
Big fields of grass grow in warm lands. Some places have a few trees too. The rain does not fall all the time. This helps many big animals live there. It is a busy place to see. Can you see the tall grass?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
These forests are very green. It is warm and wet there. Many plants and animals live here. Half of all life lives in these woods. We can see many birds and monkeys. It is a busy place. Do you like the green woods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTropical fish
Many fish live in warm water. They have very bright colors. Some live in the ocean. Some live in fresh water. You can keep them in a tank at home. They are fun to watch. Do you like bright fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTropical forest
Many trees grow in warm places. These forests are very big. They cover a lot of land. They are home to many plants. We need these forests to stay healthy. Can you imagine a big jungle?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTropicbird
These birds live by the sea. They are mostly white. They have long tail feathers. They eat fish from the water. They make loud whistling sounds. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrota of Salerno
Trota was a wise healer. She lived a long time ago. She helped many people feel well. She wrote books about health. Her books helped doctors learn. Do you want to be a doctor?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrue parrot
Parrots are bright and colorful birds. They have curved beaks. They eat seeds and fruit. Some can even copy our voices. They are very smart birds. Do you like parrots?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrumpetfish
The trumpetfish lives in the sea. It has a long nose. This nose looks like a tube. It stays very still to hunt. Then it eats small fish. It is a cool fish to see! Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrypanosoma brucei
Tiny bugs live in the blood. They move like a corkscrew. A small fly can pass them to you. They can make people feel very sleepy. This matters for our health. Have you ever seen a fly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrypanosoma cruzi
A tiny bug can carry a germ. This germ can make people sick. The bug bites to eat blood. It can pass the germ to us. This can hurt our hearts. Do you know about tiny bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTryptophan
Our bodies need food to grow. One kind of food is in meat and milk. It helps us make things in our brain. It helps us sleep well. Can you eat healthy food today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTsuga
These are hemlock trees. They stay green all year. They like cool and wet places. They can live in heavy snow. These trees help us make paper. Do you like big trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTsuneko Okazaki
Tsuneko Okazaki was a smart scientist. She studied how life works. She found out how tiny parts of us grow. This helps us learn about our bodies. She worked very hard. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTuber (fungus)
Some fungi are called truffles. They grow in the dirt. People think they are very special. Some grow near tree roots. They can taste very good. We can find them in many places. Have you ever seen one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTubifex
These tiny worms live in mud. They live in lakes and rivers. They can even live in pipes. Many fish like to eat them. They are good food for fish. Do you want to see them wiggle?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTunicate
Some sea animals wear a coat. They live in the ocean. This coat is like a small tunic. They eat by pulling in water. It helps them stay full. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTurbellaria
Some worms are very flat. They live in water or wet places. They look like small leaves. These worms hunt for food. They can even grow back if they get hurt. Do you like looking at tiny animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTurkey (bird)
Turkeys are big birds. They live in the Americas. Some are wild and some live on farms. They like to eat seeds and bugs. They are very interesting birds. Have you ever seen one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTurkish Angora
The Angora is a pretty cat. It has a long, soft coat. These cats are very smart. They like to play with you. They may pick one best friend. Do you like cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTurmeric
Turmeric is a plant. It has bright orange parts. People use it to make food yellow. It can also make clothes look bright. It is a very cool plant. Do you like yellow food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTurnstone
Turnstones are small birds. They live by the sea. They use strong bills to flip stones. This helps them find food. They are very busy birds. Do you like to look for shells at the beach?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTurrid
These are sea snails. They live in the deep ocean. They hunt for food in the water. These snails can be very small. They have pretty shells. Do you like shells?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTurritellidae
Some sea snails look like tall towers. They live in the sand. These snails hide in the mud. They eat tiny bits from the water. They are very neat to see! Do you like seashells?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTurritopsis dohrnii
Some jellyfish can live a long time. They live in the big ocean. When they get sick, they turn back into babies. This helps them stay alive. It is like magic! Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTusk
Some animals have long teeth. These are called tusks. They grow and grow. They help animals stay safe. They can also help animals dig. Do you know any animals with tusks?
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