Gorilla
Gorillas are very large apes. They live in green forests. They eat leaves and fruit. They live in big groups. Some have silver hair. They are very strong. Do you like big animals?
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Gout
Sometimes joints can get very sore. They may look red and hot. This can happen in a big toe. It can hurt a lot. It is good to see a doctor. Have you ever had a sore toe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrape
Grapes are small fruits. They grow in big bunches. Some are green and some are purple. People eat them fresh or dried. You can also drink grape juice. They are very sweet. Do you like grapes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrapefruit
A grapefruit is a big fruit. It can be pink or yellow. It tastes sour and sweet. Some people call it the forbidden fruit. It grows on a tree. Do you like sour fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrasshopper
Grasshoppers are small bugs. They live on the ground. They use strong legs to jump. This helps them run away. They eat green plants for food. Do you like to jump too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreat white shark
The great white shark is a big fish. It lives in the ocean. It has many sharp teeth. These teeth help it find food. It has a white belly. This shark is very cool. Do you like sharks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreen algae
Green algae are bright green. They live in water. Some look like tiny dots. Others look like long hair. Some look like big seaweeds. They help make things grow. Can you find them in a pond?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreen iguana
The green iguana is a big lizard. It lives in trees. It eats plants and leaves. It has spikes on its back. These spikes help keep it safe. It can also swim well. Do you like lizards?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGregor Mendel
Gregor Mendel studied plants. He looked at green and yellow peas. He wanted to see how they grew. This helped us learn about life. It is very cool! Do you like plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrief
People feel sad when they lose something. They might lose a pet or a friend. This feeling is called grief. It can feel very heavy. It is okay to cry. How do you feel when you are sad?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGround tissue
Plants have parts that fill them up. These parts help plants stay strong. Some parts store food. Some parts help plants float in water. This helps the plant grow tall. Do you like looking at plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrouper
A grouper is a big fish. It lives in the sea. It has a very large mouth. It can swallow its food whole. This fish can grow very large. Do you like big fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrouse
Grouse are birds that live on the ground. They eat buds and leaves. Some have feathers on their legs. This helps them walk on snow. They are very interesting birds! Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGruiformes
Many birds look like cranes. They live in many places. Some are big and some are small. These birds help the world stay busy. They are fun to see! Can you find a bird?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuanaco
The guanaco is a wild animal. It lives in South America. It has brown hair. It eats plants and grass. It is a cousin to the llama. Do you want to see one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuava
A guava is a tasty fruit. It grows on small trees. The fruit can be pink or white inside. It smells very good. You can eat it like an apple. Do you like sweet fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuinea fowl
Guinea fowl are birds from Africa. They have spots on their feathers. They eat seeds and bugs. These birds help us by eating tiny pests. They live in big groups. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuinea pig
A guinea pig is a small animal. They come from a place far away. They are not real pigs. They make many cute sounds. They can be your pet. Do you like small pets?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGull
Gulls are birds that live by the sea. They are often white and grey. They have feet with skin between their toes. This helps them swim. Gulls are very smart birds. They can find food in many places. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGun dog
Some dogs help people hunt. These dogs find birds. They can also bring them back. They are very good helpers. They stay calm near loud noises. Do you have a dog?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuppy
The guppy is a small fish. It lives in warm water. Some guppies have bright colors. They can be very pretty to see. Many people keep them in tanks. Do you like colorful fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGymnosperm
Some plants make seeds. These seeds are not in fruit. They sit out in the open. You might see them on cones. Many trees are like this. Do you like to look at pine cones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHabitat
A habitat is a home. It is where animals live. It is where plants grow. A home needs food and water. It also needs the right warmth. Does your home have everything you need?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHaddock
The haddock is a fish. It lives in salt water. It has a black spot on its side. This spot looks like a thumbprint. People like to eat this fish. It is very tasty! Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHagfish
The hagfish is a sea animal. It looks like a long worm. It can make lots of slime. This slime helps it stay safe. The slime stops big fish from eating it. Do you like slimy things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHair
Hair grows from your skin. It can be thick or thin. Hair helps keep us warm. It also keeps us safe. Your hair can be straight or curly. Do you like your hair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHalibut
Halibut are big flat fish. They live in the deep ocean. They are dark on top. They are white on the bottom. This helps them hide. People like to eat them. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHammerhead shark
The hammerhead shark has a wide head. It looks like a tool. This head helps it find food. It can see all around it. It swims in warm water. Do you like sharks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHamster
Hamsters are small pets. They like to dig. They have big cheeks. They carry food in them. They like to eat seeds. Do you like hamsters?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHand
Your hand is at the end of your arm. It has one thumb. It also has four fingers. You can use them to grab things. Your hands help you touch the world. Can you wiggle your fingers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHand, foot, and mouth disease
Some germs can make you sick. They cause red spots on hands and feet. You might feel tired or hot. These spots can go away on their own. It is good to wash your hands. Do you like to wash your hands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHans Krebs (biochemist)
Hans Krebs was a great scientist. He studied how our bodies work. He found how cells get energy from food. This helps us stay alive. He won a very big prize. Do you like to learn how things work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHaptophyte
Tiny sea plants live in the ocean. They can make hard shells. These plants help small fish grow. They are very important to the sea. Can you find them in the water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHare
A hare is a fast animal. It has very long ears. It can run very fast. It lives in a small nest on the ground. The baby hares can take care of themselves. Do you like to run fast too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHatred
Hate is a very strong feeling. It can feel like anger. It can feel like being upset. Some people feel it for a short time. Some feel it for a long time. It is the opposite of love. Have you ever felt very mad?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHead
A head is at the top of your body. It has eyes to see. It has a nose to smell. It has a mouth to eat food. Your head helps you learn about the world. Do you use your head to think?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHealth care
Helpers keep us healthy. They help when we are sick. They help when we get hurt. These people make us feel better. It is good to stay well. Do you feel good today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHearing
Your ears help you hear. They catch sounds in the air. These sounds move through your ear. Then your brain learns the sound. This helps you hear music and friends. It is a neat way to learn! Can you hear a bird sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHearing loss
Some people cannot hear well. This can happen at birth. It can also happen when you grow up. It might happen in one ear. It might happen in both ears. Some people use tools to help them hear. Can you hear a bird sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHedera
Ivy is a green plant. It likes to climb. It can grow on trees. It can grow on walls. Birds love to eat its fruit. It helps many small animals. Have you seen ivy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHelianthus
Sunflowers are bright yellow flowers. They grow very tall. They can follow the sun. This helps them grow well. They are very pretty to see. Do you like big flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHeliconia
These plants have bright flowers. They grow in warm forests. Birds love to eat their sweet food. Some small bats use the leaves for a home. They even make a little tent! Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHematology
Doctors study your red blood. They look at how it works. They help when you are sick. This helps you stay well. It is very cool work. Do you know your blood color?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHemiptera
Some bugs are called true bugs. They have a long beak. They use it to drink. Some drink from plants. Some drink blood. They live in many places. Do you see a bug today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHemoglobin
Red blood cells have something special. It helps carry air to your body. This helps you stay strong. It is in your blood. Do you feel good today? Can you feel your heart beat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHepatitis
Your liver can get sick. It might feel sore. You might feel tired. Your skin could look yellow. This is called hepatitis. We must keep our liver healthy. Do you eat good food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHerb
Some plants are called herbs. They can smell very good. We use them to make food taste great. They can also help us feel better. They are fun to grow. Do you like the smell of herbs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHerbal medicine
People use plants to stay well. Some plants come from leaves. Some come from roots. This helps us feel good. It is a very old way. Do you like tea?
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