Read about living things, from cells and plants to animals and the human body. Choose an article below; its reading controls let you move between the available levels.
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The badger is a strong animal. It has black and white fur. Badgers live in holes in the ground. These holes are called setts. They sleep in their holes during the day. Do you want to see a badger?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe bison is a big animal. It lives in Europe. It is the largest wild animal there. This animal helps the woods. People help them grow in number now. Do you like big animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe robin is a small bird. It has an orange chest. Some robins live in gardens. They like to eat bugs. Baby birds look different. They have brown spots. Do you like to see robins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe sea bass is a fish. It lives in the blue sea. It can be grey or blue. It eats small fish and crabs. People like to eat this fish too. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSea scorpions lived in the water. They were not real scorpions. They had big legs for swimming. Some were very large. They lived a long time ago. Do you want to see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people are very sick. They feel a lot of pain. Doctors sometimes help them die. This helps the pain stop. It is a very hard thing. Do you see how it helps?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny life forms have a groove. This groove helps them eat. They use little tails to move. They live in many places. Some even live inside other things. Can you imagine being that small?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOur bodies make waste. This waste must leave us. It can be in our pee. It can be in our poop. We must get rid of it. This keeps us healthy. Can you stay clean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes many living things die out. This happens very fast. It can happen to plants and animals. This matters to our world. Do you like animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people like to be with friends. They get energy from being social. Other people like to be alone. They like quiet time. Most people are a little bit of both. Do you like big parties or quiet play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny living things are very strong. They live in very hot places. They live in very cold places too. They can live where we cannot. They help us learn about space. Can you imagine living in a hot spring?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA doctor can check your eyes. They see how well you see. They check if your eyes are healthy. This helps you see clearly. It is good to go. Do you like to see the world?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany plants are in this family. They grow as trees or small plants. They make beans and peas. We eat these for food. They are very helpful to us. Do you like eating beans?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour face is on the front of your head. It has your eyes, nose, and mouth. Your face helps you show if you are happy. It helps people know who you are. Can you make a big smile?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFalcons are fast birds. They fly very high. They have sharp eyes. These birds help us see how fast life can be. They live in many places. Do you like fast birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFat is part of many foods. It gives us energy to play. It also helps keep us warm. Our bodies use it to stay healthy. It helps our skin and hair too. Do you eat fat in your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFats help our bodies work. They give us fuel. They also help build our cells. Some fats are straight. Some fats have bends. Do you eat healthy fats? We need them to stay strong.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFeathers cover a bird's body. They help birds fly in the sky. They also keep birds warm. Some feathers are very soft. We use them in warm pillows. Do you like soft feathers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCats are part of a big family. They live in many places. They have strong bodies and sharp claws. Most cats eat meat to stay strong. They can be very fast. Do you like cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFennel is a green plant. It has yellow flowers. The leaves look like thin threads. People use it in food. It can taste sweet. Do you like to try new foods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny things make food change. They use sugar to make energy. This helps make bread rise. It also makes yogurt taste sour. This helps us have yummy food. Do you like yogurt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFerns are green plants. They grow in many places. Some ferns have big leaves. They do not have seeds or flowers. Instead, they use tiny spots to grow. These plants are very old. Do you like ferns?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe sycamore is a big tree. It has wide branches. It gives us cool shade. The tree grows sweet fruit. You can eat the fruit. It is very tasty. Do you like fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people work outside. They do not stay in a room. They go to a forest or a sea. They watch how animals live. This helps us learn new things. Do you like to explore?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA fig is a sweet fruit. It grows on a tree. The fruit can be green or purple. It has many tiny seeds inside. People eat them fresh or dried. Do you like sweet fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFinches are small birds. They have strong beaks. These beaks help them eat seeds. Many finches have bright colors. They live in many places. You can hear them sing. Do you like to watch birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou have five fingers on each hand. They help you grab things. Your fingers can feel many things. They can feel if something is wet. They can feel if something is soft. Your fingers are very busy! Can you wiggle them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour fingers have tiny lines. These lines make a print. No two prints are the same. They help us know who you are. They stay the same all your life. Can you see your own prints?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFir trees are very tall. They grow on cold mountains. They have thin, green leaves. Some people use them for Christmas trees. They make the air smell good. Do you like the smell of trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFire ants are tiny bugs. They live in big groups. They build mounds in the dirt. Their stings can feel hot like fire. This is why they have that name. Do you like looking at bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFireflies are small beetles. They make their own light. This light helps them find friends. The glow is yellow or green. It looks very pretty at night. Do you like to see them glow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFirst aid helps people who are hurt. It is the first help they get. It keeps them safe until help comes. It can help a person get better. We can learn to help too. Do you want to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny things have a little tail. It looks like a small whip. This tail helps them swim. It moves them through the water. It helps them find food. Can you imagine swimming with a tail?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFlamingos are pretty birds. They have pink feathers. They live in many places. They like to stand on one leg. This helps them rest. Do you like pink birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome fish live on the sea floor. They lie on their side. One eye moves to the top. This helps them see well. They hide in the sand. Can you find them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFlatworms are soft animals. They are very flat. Some live in the water. Others live in wet dirt. They help us learn about life. Do you like tiny animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFlax is a tall plant. It has pretty blue flowers. We use the plant to make clothes. These clothes are called linen. We can also use the seeds for food. Do you like wearing soft clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA flea is a tiny bug. It lives on pets. It eats blood to stay strong. Fleas can jump very far. They do not have wings. Can you find a flea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome plants have bright flowers. These plants grow seeds inside fruit. We eat many of them for food. They help us every day. Do you have a favorite flower?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFlies are small bugs. They have one pair of wings. They use these wings to fly fast. Some flies can bite. Many flies help flowers grow. Do you see a fly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome fish can leap from the sea. They use long fins to glide. This helps them hide from big fish. They live in warm ocean water. It is very cool to watch! Do you want to see them glide?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBad germs can hide in food. They can make you feel sick. You might have a tummy ache. This can happen if food is not kept cold. Washing your hands helps keep you safe. Do you wash your hands before you eat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour foot is at the end of your leg. It helps you stand up. It also helps you walk and run. It has many small bones inside. These bones help you move. Do you like to run fast?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA fox is a small animal. It has a bushy tail. It has pointy ears. Foxes live in many places. They can be red or white. Do you like foxes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrancis Crick was a smart man. He studied how life works. He helped find the shape of DNA. DNA is like a tiny map for our bodies. This work helped us learn a lot. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrancis Galton was a man who loved to learn. He studied many things. He made maps to show the weather. He also looked at fingerprints. He wanted to know how we grow. Do you like to learn new things too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe ash is a big tree. It grows in many places. Its wood is very strong. People use it to make tools. It can even make guitars! Do you like to look at trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrederick Sanger was a smart man. He studied how tiny things work. He found the way small parts fit together. This helps us learn about life. He won a big prize twice! Can you imagine that? Do you like science too?
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