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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Sometimes, parts of our body grow too much. This can make a small lump. Some lumps are not bad. They stay in one spot. Other lumps can be bad. They can spread to other places. Doctors help us stay well. Have you ever…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has a special way to talk. Tiny parts send messages to your brain. These parts help you move and feel. They work all day and night. They help you stay healthy. Do you feel your hands move?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoctors help your brain and nerves. They help you move and think. They check how you see and walk. This helps you stay healthy. We are glad they help us! Do you know where your brain is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny cells help your body work. They send fast signals. These signals move like little sparks. They tell your legs to run. They tell your eyes to see. These cells are so cool! Can you feel your body move?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe study how the body works. This includes your brain. It helps you think and move. It is very important for you. It is a big job. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny bits send messages in your body. They help your cells talk to each other. These bits move from one cell to another. This helps you move and think. It is how your body works! Can you feel your brain working?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA newt is a small animal. It lives in water and on land. Some newts can even grow back a limb. This helps them stay safe. They are very cool to see! Do you like newts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome monkeys live in warm woods. They have flat noses. Some can use tails to hold on. They eat fruit and nuts. It is fun to see them! Do you like monkeys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese birds are called vultures. They live in the Americas. They eat dead animals. This helps clean the land. They have heads with no feathers. This keeps them clean while they eat. Do you like big birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are small birds. They are very colorful. Most birds eat bugs. They live in trees. They are fun to see. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe nightjar is a bird. It likes to be out at night. It eats bugs for food. These birds live in many places. They can hide well in the grass. Do you like to see birds at night?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe pike is a big fish. It lives in fresh water. It can be green with spots. The fish likes to hide in plants. It waits to catch food. It can swim very fast! Do you like to see fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour nose is on your face. It helps you breathe air. It also helps you smell things. Tiny hairs inside help keep you safe. Your nose is very helpful! Can you smell a flower?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny things in you hold secrets. They are like books. They tell your body how to grow. They tell your body how to work. These books help all living things. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe nurse shark lives in the sea. It stays near the bottom. These sharks are brown. They like to sleep in rocks. They come out at night to eat. Do you like sharks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA nut is a fruit. It has a hard shell. The shell protects the food inside. We can eat the food. It helps us grow. Do you like to eat nuts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe nutria is a large animal. It looks like a big rat. It lives near the water. It eats plants and roots. It has bright orange teeth. Do you like to see animals in the water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome bugs start as small babies. They look like the big bugs. They just do not have wings yet. They grow and change slowly. This helps them become adults. Can you find a bug?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn oak is a big tree. It grows nuts called acorns. The acorns sit in a little cup. These trees are very strong. Many animals like to live near them. Do you like to look at trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe oarfish is a very long fish. It lives in the deep sea. It is silver with dark spots. People rarely see this fish. It is a big surprise to find! Do you like big fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe sunfish is a huge fish. It lives in the big blue sea. It looks like a head with no tail. It likes to sunbathe on the water. It is a very big fish! Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn octopus lives in the sea. It has eight long arms. These arms help it grab food. It can squeeze into tiny holes. This helps it stay safe. Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDragonflies and damselflies are flying bugs. They live near water. They eat other small bugs. This helps keep nature in balance. They are very cool to see! Do you like to watch them fly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSmell is a way to sense things. Tiny bits of air go in your nose. They send a message to your brain. This helps you find food. It can also warn you of danger. Can you smell something yummy today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOkra is a green plant. It grows in warm places. We can eat its small pods. They are good for you. It has pretty flowers too. Do you like to eat green food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese birds catch bugs in the air. They live in trees. Some are brown. Some are bright colors. They help keep bugs away. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany monkeys live in Africa and Asia. They like to eat plants and fruit. Some live in trees. Others live on the ground. They have tails to help them. Do you like monkeys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are small brown birds. They live near our homes. They like to eat seeds. They also eat small bugs. They are very friendly birds. Can you see one today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese birds are called vultures. They live in many far places. They find food by using their eyes. They help clean up the land. This is very good for us. Can you see them in the sky?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can smell things with your nose. Tiny bits of air go inside. They move to a special spot. This spot tells your brain what it is. It helps you enjoy yummy food. What is your favorite smell?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe olive tree is very old. It grows small fruit. We can eat the fruit. We also make oil from it. This oil helps us cook. It can even help us make soap. Do you like olives?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoctors study a sickness called cancer. They find it in the body. They use tools to help people. Doctors work hard to make people well. It is good to help others. Can you be a helper too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn onion is a food. It grows under the dirt. It has green leaves on top. We use it in many meals. It can make your eyes sting. Do you like onions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Charles Darwin wrote a book. It tells how living things change. Some animals fit their homes well. They live and have babies. This helps them stay alive. It is a big idea. Do you like animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAll living things grow. It starts from a tiny egg. Then the body gets bigger. It changes shape too. This helps you grow up. How do you grow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome fish have very long bodies. They have small heads. These fish can live in deep, dark water. They can also live in warm seas. Most lay eggs to have babies. Can you find a fish like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoctors help our eyes stay healthy. They can fix eye problems. They can even do surgery. This helps us see the world. It is very good work. Do you like to see things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe opossum is a small animal. It lives in many places. It likes to eat bugs and fruit. Some have a pouch to carry babies. This helps the babies stay safe. Do you like to see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes our eyes play tricks. You might see something that is not there. A picture might look like a duck. Then it might look like a rabbit. This is a fun trick for your brain. Can you find the trick?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoctors help your eyes see well. They check how you see. They can give you glasses. Glasses help you see things clearly. This helps you play and learn. Do you wear glasses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou must keep your teeth clean. Brushing helps stop tiny germs. Use a brush and paste. Do not forget to clean between them. This keeps your smile healthy. Do you brush your teeth every day?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOrangutans live in big trees. They have long, red hair. They like to eat fruit. They are very smart animals. We can learn from them. Do you like trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOrcas are big dolphins. They are black and white. They live in the deep sea. They swim with their families. They are very smart. Can you see their white spots?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOrchids are pretty plants. They grow all over the world. Some even live on trees. Their flowers can be very bright. They smell very good too. We love to look at them. Do you like flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has many parts. These parts have jobs. They work together to keep you well. One part is your heart. Another part is your brain. Plants have parts too. Do you know your body parts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCells have tiny parts inside. These parts do special jobs. They work like little organs. They help the cell live. Each part is very busy. Do you want to see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoctors can move parts from one body to another. This helps a person who is sick. It can be a heart or a kidney. These parts help people live better. It is a very big job. Can you imagine that?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany insects like to hop. Grasshoppers and crickets are in this group. They have long legs for jumping. They can also make sounds. They rub their wings or legs to sing. Can you hear them sing?
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