Wisteria
Wisteria is a pretty plant. It has many flowers. The flowers can be pink or purple. It can climb up a wall. It smells very sweet. Do you like sweet smells?
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Wiwaxia
A long time ago, a small animal lived in the sea. It had hard plates on its back. It also had sharp spines for protection. These helped it stay safe. It moved on a soft foot. Do you think it was hard to catch?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWobbegong
The wobbegong is a shark. It lives on the sea floor. It has patterns like a rug. This helps it hide. It waits to catch fish. Do you like sharks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWolfdog
A wolfdog is a mix. It comes from a dog and a wolf. Some are born in the wild. Some are born by people. They can look like wolves. They can look like dogs. Do you like dogs and wolves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWolf spider
The wolf spider is a fast hunter. It has eight eyes. These eyes help it see very well. The mother carries her babies on her back. They help keep the garden clean. Can you see a spider?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWombat
A wombat is a furry animal. It lives in Australia. It has short legs. It digs deep holes in the ground. It is a busy digger. Do you want to see its home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWonder (emotion)
You feel wonder when things are new. It feels like a happy surprise. It makes you want to learn more. This feeling helps us study the world. It is a very special feeling. Do you feel wonder too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWood frog
The wood frog lives in the woods. It is brown or tan. It can change its color. This frog can freeze in the cold. It stays safe under leaves. Can you find a frog?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWoodland
A woodland has many trees. The trees are spread out. This lets the sun shine down. Grass and small plants grow too. It is a nice place to be. Do you like to walk in the trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWood turtle
The wood turtle lives in the woods. It likes to stay near water. It has a bumpy shell. This turtle eats food on land and in water. It can live a long time. Do you like turtles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWoolly mammoth
The woolly mammoth was a big animal. It lived a long time ago. It had thick fur to stay warm. This helped it live in the cold. It was like a giant elephant. Do you want to see its big teeth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWoolly rhinoceros
The woolly rhino was a big animal. It lived a long time ago. It had thick hair to stay warm. This helped it live in the cold. It ate plants from the ground. Do you like cold weather?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWorking animal
Some animals help people with jobs. They can pull heavy carts. Some can carry things on their backs. Dogs can even help people who cannot see. They are very good helpers. Do you have a pet that helps you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWorld Wide Fund for Nature
A big group helps our Earth. They protect wild places and animals. They work in many countries. This helps us live with nature. They use a panda logo. Do you love animals too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWorm
A worm is a small animal. It lives in the dirt. It moves through the ground. It helps the soil stay good. We can find them in the yard. Do you like to see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWrestling halfbeak
The wrestling halfbeak is a small fish. It lives in rivers and near the sea. It has a very long jaw. This fish eats tiny bugs on the water. It can even have babies that swim right away. Can you see its long mouth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWrinkle
A wrinkle is a little fold. It can be on your skin. It can be on cloth too. Sometimes your skin gets folds when you get old. It also happens in a warm bath. Do you have wrinkles on your hands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWrist
Your wrist is part of your hand. It has many small bones. These bones help you move. You can bend your hand up and down. You can also move it side to side. It helps you play and work. Can you move your wrist now?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWu Lien-teh
Wu was a great doctor. He helped many sick people. He made special masks to keep people safe. These masks help us today. He was very smart and kind. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleXanthidae
Some crabs are very bright. They have many colors. These crabs are also very bad to eat. They have a poison inside. Cooking them does not help. You should not touch them. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleXanthine
Some things in your body help you stay awake. You can find these in tea or coffee. They can also be in chocolate. These things help your brain feel alert. They help you feel more awake. Do you like to drink cocoa?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleXanthorrhoea
The grass tree grows in Australia. It has long leaves. It can live through fire. The dead leaves keep it safe. It grows very slowly. Do you like plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleXenacoelomorpha
These are small sea animals. They look like tiny worms. They live in the ocean. They are very flat. They do not have a brain. We can find them in the sea. Do you want to see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleXenopeltis
The sunbeam snake is a special snake. It lives in many warm places. Its scales shine like bright colors. This snake likes to hide in the dirt. It comes out at night to find food. Can you see its bright scales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleXenopus
This is a clawed frog. It lives in the water. It has black claws on its toes. It is a very good swimmer. It helps us learn about life. Do you like frogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleXerini
These squirrels live in the sun. They live in holes in the ground. They eat seeds and fruit. They like to live in big groups. It helps them stay safe. Do you like to play in groups?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleXiphactinus
A big fish lived in the sea. It was a very large fish. It liked to eat other fish. This fish is gone now. We find its bones in the ground. Do you like looking at old bones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYawn
A yawn is a big mouth move. You do it when you are tired. You might do it when you are bored. It can even happen when you see a friend yawn! Have you ever yawned a lot?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleY-chromosomal Adam
We all have a family tree. Long ago, one man lived. All men today come from him. His family line never broke. This helps us learn our history. Do you like learning about families?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYellow-bellied sea snake
This snake lives in the sea. It has a yellow belly. Its back is brown. It can swim in the big ocean. The snake stays in the water all day. It can even swim backwards! Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYellow crazy ant
These ants are yellow and orange. They have very long legs. They move in a crazy way. These ants can hurt many animals. They can even hurt big crabs. We must help keep them away. Do you see any ants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYellow fever vaccine
A shot helps keep you safe. It stops a bad sickness. This sickness is in some far places. The shot helps you stay well. It is very good for you. Do you want to stay healthy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYellow-green algae
Some tiny plants live in water. They are yellow or green. They can be in lakes or the sea. They can be very small. They help the water stay healthy. Do you like to look at water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYellowjacket
Yellowjackets are small wasps. They are black and yellow. They live in big groups. They help by eating other bugs. They make nests from wood. Do you see them in your yard?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYellow-lipped sea krait
This snake lives in the sea. It has yellow lips. It has black stripes. It swims with a flat tail. It eats small fish. It goes to land to rest. Do you like sea snakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYellow-throated marten
This animal has bright yellow fur. It lives in many warm places. It can climb high trees. It eats fruit and small animals. This helps plants grow in new spots. It is a busy animal. Can you see its long tail?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYersinia pestis
Small germs cause a sickness. Tiny fleas can carry them. These fleas live on rats. The germs can make people sick. Doctors have medicine to help now. It is good we have help. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYinlong
Yinlong was a small dinosaur. It lived in China long ago. It liked to eat plants. It walked on two legs. It was like a tiny dragon. Can you imagine seeing one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYolk
The yolk is the yellow part of an egg. It is full of food. A baby bird eats the yolk to grow. It helps the baby stay strong. We can eat it too! Do you like eggs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYoungina
This was a small animal. It looked like a tiny lizard. It lived a long time ago. It lived in a place called South Africa. We can find its bones in the ground. Do you like looking for old bones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYuanmou Man
Long ago, people lived in China. They lived near big trees. They used stones to make tools. We found their old teeth and bones. These bones tell us a story. Do you like learning about old things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYutyrannus
This big dinosaur had feathers. It lived long ago in China. It was a very large animal. Its feathers helped it stay warm. It might have lived with a pack. Do you like big dinosaurs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZanthoxylum piperitum
This is a small tree. It has sharp thorns. People use the leaves for food. They also use the fruit. It adds a special taste to meals. Do you like new tastes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZebra dove
The zebra dove is a small bird. It has a long tail. It has black and white stripes. The bird makes a soft cooing sound. It eats small seeds on the ground. Do you like bird songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZebra mussel
The zebra mussel is a small shell. It lives in fresh water. It has stripes on its shell. These shells can grow to the size of your nail. They help clean the water. Do you like to look at shells?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZebra shark
The zebra shark lives in the sea. It rests on the sand. Young sharks have stripes. Big sharks have spots. They hunt for food at night. They are very cool to see. Do you like sharks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZebroid
A zebroid is a special animal. It is part zebra. It is also part horse or donkey. It may have stripes on its legs. These animals are very cool to see! Do you like stripes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZebu
Zebu are special cows. They have a bump on their backs. They like to live in hot places. These cows help people work. Some are even kept as pets. Do you like cows?
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