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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Florence Nightingale helped sick people. She worked as a nurse. She made hospitals very clean. This helped people stay well. She was a hero to many. Do you want to be a nurse?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFlowers grow on many plants. They can be big or small. They help plants make seeds. Seeds grow into new plants. This helps the world stay green. Do you like flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA forest is a place with many trees. The trees grow close together. They make a big home for plants and animals. Forests help our world stay healthy. We can visit them too. Do you like trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlants make fruit from flowers. The fruit holds tiny seeds inside. These seeds grow into new plants. Many fruits are sweet and good to eat. We love to eat them! Do you have a favorite fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFungi are living things. They can be mushrooms or mold. Some grow in the dirt. They help clean up old leaves. Fungi are all around us. Can you find one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA garden is a special place for plants. People plan them with care. Some gardens grow food for us to eat. Other gardens have pretty flowers. You can play or rest there. It is a fun place to see nature. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny parts tell your body what to do. They pass from parents to kids. They can decide your eye color. These parts help you grow. They are very special. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLiving things look like their parents. You get parts from them. These parts help you grow. They tell your body what to do. It is like a tiny book. Do you look like your mom or dad?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrasslands are big open lands. Many grasses grow there. You can see big animals too. They live in the grass. These lands help our world. Do you like the grass?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHappiness is a good feeling. It can be a big joy. It can also be a calm feeling. Spending time with friends helps us. Being happy is good for us. Do you feel happy today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour heart is a strong muscle. It stays in your chest. It pumps blood to your whole body. This blood helps you stay well. It is about the size of your fist. Can you feel your heart beat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou look a lot like your parents. You get many things from them. You might have their eyes. You might have their ears. This is how we grow. It is very cool! Do you look like your mom or dad?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHippocrates was a man who helped sick people. He lived a long time ago in Greece. He thought nature could help us get well. He was very kind to his patients. He is called the father of medicine. Do you want to be a…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLife has been on Earth for a long time. It started with tiny living things. These small bits lived in the water. They helped make the air we breathe. Now, we have plants and animals too. Do you like to look at bugs…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have always tried to heal. They used plants to feel better. Long ago, they used moss and seeds. This helps us stay well today. It is a big story. How do people stay healthy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body sends small messages. These messages travel far away. They tell your body how to grow. They help you feel many things. They help you stay healthy. Do you wonder how they work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHorses are big animals. They can run very fast. They like to eat grass. They can sleep while standing up. Horses can be many colors. Do you like horses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA hospital is a place for health. It helps people feel better. Doctors and nurses work there. They help when you are sick. It is a safe place. Have you ever been to one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body is amazing. It is made of many tiny parts. These parts work as one. They help you move and grow. You are very special! Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have changed a lot. We used to look different. We learned to walk on two feet. We also learned to talk. This helped us live together. Do you like to learn about the past?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has a way to stay safe. It fights off germs. It works like a tiny team. This team keeps you healthy. It is very good at its job. Do you want to stay strong?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA baby is a very young human. They are very small. They need lots of help from adults. They sleep for a long time. Babies cry to talk to us. Can you hear a baby cry?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLiving things can get hurt. This can happen to plants or animals. It can happen from heat or cold. Our bodies work to fix the hurt. They help the skin grow back. It is amazing how we heal. Have you ever had a scrape?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInsects are small animals. They have six legs. They have three body parts. Many can fly in the air. They live in many places. They are everywhere! Can you find one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFats and oils are part of a big group. They help your body stay strong. They can even store energy for later. Some help make up the tiny parts of your cells. They are very useful! Do you eat fats in your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour liver is a busy part of you. It sits in your belly. It works like a little factory. It helps you grow and stay well. It also helps you use food. It is very important! Do you feel your belly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLouis Pasteur was a smart man. He studied tiny things. He found out how to keep milk safe. This helps us stay well. He saved many lives. Do you like milk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLove is a big feeling. It can be for people. You can love a pet too. It helps us stay close. We can show it with kindness. Do you feel love?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou have two lungs in your chest. They help you breathe. They take in the air you need. They also help you talk. Your lungs help you stay well. Can you take a big breath?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaize is a tall grass. It grows many seeds. Some seeds are yellow. Some seeds are white. We eat this food. It helps us grow. Do you like corn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMammals are animals with hair. They feed their babies milk. Most mammals give birth to live babies. Some small mammals are very smart. We are mammals too! Can you find hair on your arm?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe are all people. We live on Earth. We use our hands to work. We use our minds to learn. People help each other. It is fun to be with friends. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoctors use special tools to see inside you. These tools show your bones and skin. They help doctors find out if you are sick. This helps you get well fast. It is like having magic eyes. Do you want to see inside a body?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour mind keeps things you learn. It helps you know your friends. It helps you know yourself. It keeps your past safe. It is like a big box for facts. Can you remember your name?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body works in many ways. It turns food into power. This power helps you grow. It also helps you stay strong. It is like a little engine inside you. Can you feel your body working?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany animals have soft bodies. These are called molluscs. They can live in the sea. Some live on land. You might see a snail. They are very interesting. Have you seen one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA heart attack is a big problem. It happens when blood cannot get to the heart. This can make the heart feel sick. It can hurt the chest. Doctors work fast to help. Do you know how your heart works?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnimals change over a long time. Some animals have traits that help them live. These traits help them have babies. Their babies will have those same traits too. This helps the whole group stay strong. Do you see…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has a way to talk to itself. It sends messages to your parts. It helps you move and feel. This keeps you safe and healthy. It is very amazing! Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNurses help people feel better. They work in many places. They help us stay healthy. They care for us when we are sick. Nurses are very kind. Do you want to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOld age is when people get older. It can happen at different times. Some people are very wise. We can help them feel happy. Do you know an old person?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA living thing is an organism. It can grow. It can make more of itself. It uses food to stay alive. This is how life works. Can you name a living thing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study life from long ago. They look at old bones. These are called fossils. Fossils help us learn about the past. It is like being a detective. Do you like old bones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleScience helps us learn how life works. It looks at how plants and animals live. It shows how our bodies stay healthy. This helps us feel good. It is so cool! Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePigs are smart animals. They have a long nose. They use it to dig in the dirt. They look for food in the ground. Some people keep pigs as pets. Do you like pigs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals are called primates. They can climb high trees. Many have hands that grip well. They live in big groups. This helps them stay safe. Do you like monkeys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleProteins help our bodies work. They do many jobs. They build our muscles. They help us grow. They are in everything we do. Do you eat protein for lunch?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals are called reptiles. They can be very big. They can be very small. They lay eggs on dry land. Most live on almost every land. Do you like reptiles?
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