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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Some things help us feel better. These are called medicines. They can come from plants. Scientists study how they work in our bodies. This helps us stay well. Do you know any medicines?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA pharmacy helps us stay well. It is a place for medicine. Experts there help you use it safely. This makes sure you feel better. It is a very helpful place. Do you know where a pharmacy is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe common bean is a plant. It grows in long pods. Some beans grow on vines. Many people eat them for food. You can boil them to make them safe. Do you like beans?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome bugs look like sticks. They hide in trees. They look like leaves too. This helps them stay safe. They eat plants for food. Can you find one in a tree?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals send secret smells. These smells tell friends where to go. They can say "Watch out!" or "Follow me!" Smells help bugs find food and mates. It is like a hidden map. Do you like to smell flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome plants are called Philodendrons. They can grow on big trees. Many people keep them inside their homes. These plants have many leaf shapes. Some leaves are very large. Do you like green plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleScientists study how life is linked. They look at how animals change. They use maps to see family trees. These maps show how we are all related. It helps us learn about new medicines. Can you find a family tree?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA doctor checks your body. They ask you many questions. They listen to your heart. They may feel your skin. This helps them keep you well. It is a good way to stay healthy. Do you like visiting the doctor?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBeing fit means being healthy. You can move your body well. It helps you play and work. Eating good food helps too. Moving makes you feel great. Do you like to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe large white is a butterfly. It has white wings with black tips. It likes to live in gardens. The tiny eggs are yellow. The hungry babies eat green leaves. Do you like butterflies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA pine is a tall tree. It has green needles. These needles grow in small bunches. The tree makes woody cones. Small seeds grow inside the cones. Some pine trees live for a long time. They can live for many years. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe pineapple is a sweet fruit. It grows on a small plant. The leaves are long and sharp. You can eat the fruit. It tastes very good. Do you like to eat it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals live in the sea. They have flippers for swimming. They can also come on land. They eat fish to stay strong. They are very cool! Do you like seals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePiranhas are fish with sharp teeth. They live in rivers. They eat fish and plants. This helps them grow. They can be very fast. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome pills have no real medicine. They might just be sugar. People can feel better after taking them. This can happen if you think they help. It can help with pain. Do you think your mind can help your body feel better?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, armored fish lived in the sea. They had hard plates on their heads. These plates worked like a suit of armor. Some were very big hunters. They are gone now. Can you imagine a fish in armor?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny things drift in the water. They go where the water flows. They cannot swim against the waves. These little ones are food for big whales. It is a big world for them. Can you find them in the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe can look inside plants. Scientists look at the tiny parts. They see how roots and stems work. It helps us know plants better. Do you like looking at plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlants are made of tiny parts. These parts are called cells. They have green parts to make food. They also have a hard wall. This wall helps the plant stay up. It keeps the plant in shape. Can you find a green leaf?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlants use tiny signals to grow. These signals tell the plant what to do. They help make roots and leaves. They also help plants stay safe. This helps every plant live well. Do you like looking at plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how plants look. They look at stems and leaves. They also look at roots. This helps us know each plant. It is very fun to learn. Do you like looking at plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFlowers help plants make seeds. Some flowers have both parts. Other flowers are just male. Some are just female. This helps new plants grow. It is a big job! Do you like flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA stem helps a plant grow. It holds up the leaves. It also holds up flowers. The stem moves water to the plant. It moves food to the plant. It can even grow under the ground. Do you see stems in your garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny bits of code live in cells. These bits are not the main part. They carry special jobs. They help cells stay strong. They can even move to new cells. Do you like learning about tiny things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoctors can change how a body looks. They can fix a part that is hurt. This helps a person feel better. It can also help them look different. Doctors have done this for a long time. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlants have tiny parts inside them. These parts help the plant live. Some make food from the sun. Some give the plant its color. These parts are very useful. Can you find a green leaf?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlane trees are very tall trees. They have bark that peels off. This makes the tree look patchy. They grow fruit in round balls. These trees can live in cities. Do you like big trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe platypus is a funny animal. It lives in the water. It lays eggs like a bird. It has a beak like a duck. This animal is very special. Do you want to see it swim?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlesiosaurs lived in the sea. They had four long flippers. They used them to swim. Some had very long necks. Others had very big heads. They were amazing sea animals. Can you imagine swimming like them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is an oyster mushroom. It grows on old wood. It looks like a fan. It helps the forest stay healthy. People can eat it in soup. Do you like mushrooms?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese small birds are called weavers. They make nests out of grass. The nests look like they were woven. Many of these birds are bright red or yellow. They live in Africa and Asia. Can you find a nest?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA plum is a tasty fruit. It grows on a tree. The fruit is juicy and sweet. You can eat it fresh. You can also dry it. Dried plums are called prunes. Do you like plums?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrass is a very big plant family. It grows in many places. Some grass is in your yard. We eat grass food like rice and corn. It helps us grow strong. Do you like to eat corn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are green trees and shrubs. They stay green all year. They grow bright fruit. Birds love to eat the fruit. This helps new trees grow. Do you like looking at trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe poinsettia is a pretty plant. It has red and green leaves. These leaves look like bright flowers. Many people use them at Christmas. They are very fun to see. Do you like red plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe polar bear is a big bear. It lives in the cold snow. It has white fur. This helps it hide. It likes to swim in the water. It is a very strong bear. Can you see the white fur?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePolio is a sickness. It can make your body feel weak. Some people get a sore throat. A shot can keep you safe. This helps everyone stay well. Do you wash your hands often?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMedicine helps keep us safe. It stops a bad sickness. This medicine can be a shot. It can also be a drink. It helps many children stay well. Do you like to stay healthy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePollen is a tiny yellow powder. It comes from flowers. It helps new plants grow. Some pollen flies in the wind. Some sticks to bees. It is very small. Can you find it in a garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlants need help to make seeds. Bees fly to flowers. They carry tiny dust on their bodies. This dust helps new plants grow. It is a big job! Can you find a flower today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome worms live in the sea. They have many tiny bristles. These help them move. Some worms are very bright. They can even glow! They live in deep water. Do you like sea life?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleScientists can make many copies of tiny things. They use a special machine. It gets hot and then cold. This helps make more of the tiny bits. This helps us learn about life. Can you imagine making a billion copies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe pomegranate is a fruit. It grows on a small tree. The fruit has many red seeds inside. You can drink the juice. It tastes sweet and sour. It is a yummy snack! Do you like red fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis plant lives in the water. It has pretty pink flowers. The plant grows very fast. It can cover a whole pond. This can be hard for fish. It makes it hard to boat. Do you like pink flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA pony is a small horse. They have thick hair. They have thick manes too. They are very strong for their size. You can ride some ponies. Do you like ponies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA population is a group of living things. They are all the same kind. They live in the same place. This helps them live together. It is fun to see them. Can you find a group of animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA porcupine is a large animal. It has many sharp spines. These spines help keep it safe. Some can even climb trees. They are slow and quiet. Do you want to see a porcupine?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePorpoises are small sea animals. They look like dolphins. They live in the ocean. They eat fish and squid. A layer of fat keeps them warm. Can you swim like a porpoise?
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