Waxwing
Waxwings are pretty birds. They have soft feathers. Some have red tips on their wings. They eat fruit and bugs. These birds like to live near water. Do you like to eat fruit too?
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Weaver ant
Some ants live in trees. They make homes from leaves. They pull leaves close together. They use silk to glue them. This helps the ants stay safe. Do you like to build things too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWebbed foot
Some animals have webbed feet. This skin is between the toes. It helps them swim in the water. It works like a small paddle. This helps them move fast. Can you swim like a duck?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWedgefish
Some fish look like rays. They live in the sea. These fish have many types. They are like sharks too. They are very cool to see. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWedge-tailed eagle
The wedge-tailed eagle is a big bird. It lives in Australia. It has a tail shaped like a wedge. This bird is very strong. It helps keep nature in balance. Do you like big birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWeever
The weever is a brown fish. It hides in the sand. Only its eyes show. It eats small fish. Watch where you step in the sea! Do you like to swim in the sand?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWels catfish
The wels catfish is a very big fish. It lives in deep rivers and lakes. This fish can grow very long. It can even live for a long time. It is a very strong swimmer. Do you want to see a big fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWelwitschia
This plant lives in the hot sand. It only has two long leaves. These leaves grow for a long time. Some plants live for a very long time. They can live for many years. Can you find it in the sand?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWentletrap
These are small sea snails. They live in the ocean. Their shells look like stairs. They are mostly white. They eat things in the sea. It is fun to see them! Can you find a white shell?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWernicke's area
Your brain helps you understand words. It helps you know what people say. It also helps you read. This part is very special. It helps you learn as you grow. Do you like to listen to stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWestern African Ebola epidemic
A bad sickness spread in West Africa. It made many people very ill. It moved from place to place. It was hard for doctors to stop. Now, people have new ways to stay safe. Have you ever been sick?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWestern grey kangaroo
The western grey kangaroo is a big animal. It lives in Australia. It has thick, grey fur. It eats grass at night. A baby lives in a pouch. Can you hop like a kangaroo?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWestern jackdaw
The jackdaw is a small bird. It is black and grey. It has bright eyes. These birds are very smart. They like to live in groups. Do you like smart birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWestern lowland gorilla
These are western lowland gorillas. They live in the forest. They are very strong. They eat fruit and plants. They live in small groups. Do you like gorillas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWest Indian Ocean coelacanth
A blue fish lives in the sea. It is very rare. It hides in dark caves. It has big eyes to see. This fish is special. Do you like blue fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWētā
Wētā are big bugs from New Zealand. They look like large crickets. Some are very heavy. They like to come out at night. They live in forests and gardens. Do you like big bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWet nurse
A wet nurse helps a baby. She gives the baby milk. This helps when a mother is sick. It helps when a mother cannot feed her baby. It is a very old way to help. Do you know a nurse?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhelk
A whelk is a sea snail. It has a big, swirl shell. It likes to eat other sea life. People in many places eat them for food. They are very interesting! Have you seen a shell like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhiptail stingray
These fish live in the sea. They have flat bodies. They have long tails. Some have a sharp sting. This helps them stay safe. They hide in the sand. Can you see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhirligig beetle
These beetles swim on water. They swim in fast circles. This helps them stay safe. They can see above and below the water. This helps them find food. Do you like to swim in circles too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhistling duck
These ducks make a whistle sound. They have long necks and long legs. They fly in big groups. They live in warm places. The dads help the moms with the eggs. It is a kind bird. Do you like to whistle?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhite currant
The white currant is a small fruit. It grows on a big bush. These berries are white and sweet. You can eat them in the summer. They make yummy jelly too. Do you like sweet fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhite-eye
Small birds called white-eyes live in warm places. They have tiny white rings around their eyes. They like to fly in big groups. These birds eat fruit and bugs. They build nests in trees. Do you like to watch birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhiteleg shrimp
White shrimp live in the ocean. They like warm water. Many people catch them for food. We can eat them too. They are very tasty! Do you like to eat shrimp?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhite rhinoceros
The white rhino is a big animal. It has a wide mouth. It uses this mouth to eat grass. This helps it stay full. It is a very strong animal. Do you like big animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhite stork
The white stork is a big bird. It has white feathers and black wings. It has long red legs and a long red beak. The stork eats bugs and fish. It builds a nest with sticks. Do you like big birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhite-tailed deer
The white-tailed deer is a big animal. It lives in many places. It has a white tail. The deer lifts its tail to say "Look out!" This helps it stay safe. Do you like deer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhite tiger
A white tiger is a special tiger. It has white fur. It also has black stripes. The tiger has blue eyes. They are very pretty to see. Do you like big cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhole genome sequencing
All living things have a code. This code is inside you. It tells your body how to grow. It is like a tiny book. We can read the whole book at once. This helps us stay healthy. Can you imagine reading your own code?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleW. H. R. Rivers
William Rivers was a smart man. He helped people feel better. He studied how our minds work. He also studied how people live. He was a very good helper. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWild Bactrian camel
The wild camel lives in the desert. It has thick hair. It can even drink salty water. This helps it live in dry places. We must help these camels stay safe. Do you like camels?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWildcat
The wildcat is a small cat. It lives in woods or dry lands. Some have bushy tails. Others have short tails. They are like the cats we know. Do you like cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWild goat
Wild goats live in rocky places. They like to climb steep hills. They are the grandfathers of farm goats. Baby goats can move right away. These goats are very special. Do you like goats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWildlife
Wildlife is living things in nature. It is animals and plants. They live in the wild. Some live near us too. We must help them stay safe. Do you like wild animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWild rice
Wild rice is a special plant. It grows in shallow water. People eat the small seeds. It is good food for us. Many animals eat it too. Do you like rice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWild turkey
The wild turkey is a big bird. It lives in the woods. These birds can fly fast. They eat nuts and seeds. They make a loud gobble sound. Can you hear them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWild water buffalo
The wild water buffalo is a big animal. It has very large horns. These buffaloes live in wet grass and swamps. They are very heavy. We must help keep them safe. Do you like big animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWild yak
The wild yak is a big animal. It lives in the cold mountains. It has very long, thick hair. This hair keeps the yak warm. The yak eats grass to stay strong. Do you like cold weather?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Banting
One man found a new way to eat. He wanted to be thin. He ate meat and greens. He did not eat sugar. This helped him feel better. Do you like eating greens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Bateson
William Bateson was a scientist. He studied how babies look like parents. He gave this study a new name. His work helps us learn about life. He was a very busy man. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Farrer
A man named William helped grow wheat. He worked on a farm. He made wheat that was very strong. This helped make lots of bread. It helped many people eat. Do you like bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam H. Welch
William was a doctor. He helped many people. He taught other doctors how to work. This helped keep us safe. He was very smart. Do you want to be a doctor too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Kirby (entomologist)
William Kirby loved bugs. He lived in a small town. He wrote books about bees. He found many new kinds of bugs. His work helps us learn about nature. Do you like to look at bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Masters
Bill was a doctor. He studied how bodies work. He worked with a partner. They helped many people. His work was very good. Do you want to be a doctor?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam M. Bass
William Bass studies bones. He works at a school in Tennessee. He helps find out how people died. His work helps the police. He is a very smart man. Do you like to learn about bones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Osler
William Osler was a doctor. He helped teach many new doctors. He liked to talk to his patients. He said they could help him learn. This helped people stay well. Do you want to be a doctor?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Stewart Halsted
William was a doctor for people. He helped fix bodies during surgery. He used new ways to keep things clean. This helped people stay safe. He was a very brave doctor. Do you want to be a doctor too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam T. G. Morton
William was a dentist. He found a way to help people. He used a special air to stop pain. This helped during doctor visits. It made things much better for us. Do you like to feel safe at the doctor?
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