Rice
Rice is a small seed. It is a food for many people. We eat it in many places. It helps us grow big and strong. Do you like to eat rice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLife Science articles — Page 3
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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RNA
Tiny parts help your body work. These parts carry messages. They help make things in your cells. This helps you grow and stay well. It is very cool! Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRodent
Many animals are called rodents. They have special teeth. These teeth never stop growing. They use them to gnaw on food. They can live in trees or water. Can you name a rodent?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRunning
Running is moving very fast. You move on your feet. Sometimes both feet leave the ground. It helps your body stay healthy. Running is a fun way to move. Do you like to run fast?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSadness
Sadness is a feeling we all have. It happens when we lose something. You might feel very quiet. You might even cry. This helps us ask for help. It is okay to feel sad. Have you felt sad before?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSense
Your body uses senses to learn. Your eyes and ears help you. Your nose and mouth help too. They send news to your brain. This helps you know the world. It helps you stay safe. What do you feel right now?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSkeletal muscle
Your muscles help you move. They pull on your bones. This lets you run and jump. They also keep you warm. They help you stay up straight. Do you like to move your body?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSkeleton
Animals have a frame inside or outside. This frame holds up the body. It helps animals move around. It can also keep them safe. It is like a strong house for the body. Do you have a frame too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSkin
Your skin covers your whole body. It keeps you safe. It helps you feel things. It also keeps you warm. Your skin is very special. Do you like to touch soft things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSleep
Sleep is when your body rests. It helps your brain work well. It also helps your body stay strong. Sleep is very good for you. Do you like to dream?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSpecies
Living things belong to groups. These groups are called species. They help us study life. You can see many kinds of life. Each kind is special. Do you know your favorite animal?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStroke
A stroke happens in the brain. It can happen to many people. It makes it hard to move or talk. Doctors help people get better. We must act fast to help. Can you help a friend stay safe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSurgery
Doctors can help your body. They use tools to fix things. They may fix a cut. They may help you feel better. This helps you stay well. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTaxonomy (biology)
Scientists name all living things. They put them into groups. This helps us learn about them. It is like sorting your toys. It makes the world easy to see. Do you like to sort things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThought
Thinking is what your mind does. You can use it to solve problems. You can also use it to remember things. It helps you make good choices. Thinking is very special. What are you thinking about today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTree
A tree is a tall plant. It has a big trunk. It has many branches and leaves. Roots hold it in the ground. Trees help many animals. Do you like to sit in their shade?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTuberculosis
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Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVaccine
A vaccine helps keep us safe. It teaches your body how to fight germs. This helps you stay well. It is a very good tool. It stops many people from getting sick. Do you want to stay healthy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVertebrate
Some animals have a hard bone spine. This spine protects their body. It also keeps them strong. This helps fish, birds, and you! We all have a spine. Do you have a spine too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVirus
Tiny things called viruses are everywhere. They live inside other living things. They can be in plants or animals. They are too small to see. They can make you feel sick. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWalking
Walking is how we move. We use our legs to go. It is good for our bodies. It helps our minds too. Walking keeps us healthy. Do you like to walk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWoman
A woman is a grown person. Girls grow up to be women. Many women have wider hips. This helps them have babies. Women can also give milk to babies. Women are part of our world. Do you know a woman?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWood
Wood comes from trees. It helps trees stand up tall. It also carries water to the leaves. People use wood for many things. We use it for houses and chairs. Can you find wood in your home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZoology
People study all kinds of animals. They look at how animals live. They see how animals grow. This helps us protect them. We can learn so much! Do you have a favorite animal?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAardvark
The aardvark lives in Africa. It sleeps in a hole in the ground. It comes out at night to find food. It uses a long tongue to eat ants. It has big ears to hear. Do you like ants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbdomen
Your belly is part of your body. It is in the front. It holds many parts that help you. These parts turn food into energy. It also helps you stand up straight. Do you feel your tummy? It is a busy place!
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAcanthodii
Long ago, spiny sharks lived in the sea. They had many sharp spines. They looked like sharks. These fish lived in rivers too. They are gone now. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAccipiter
These birds are fast hunters. They live in the trees. They have long tails to help them fly. They use sharp claws to catch food. These birds help nature stay healthy. Do you like to watch birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleActinopterygii
Most fish have thin fins. These fins look like fans. They help the fish swim fast. They live in rivers and oceans. Many fish are very small. Some are very big! Do you like to swim like a fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleActive transport
Cells need food to work. They use energy to pull food in. This helps them stay strong. It is like a tiny pump. This keeps you healthy. Can you imagine tiny pumps in you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAcupuncture
Some people use thin needles on the skin. They use them to help with pain. It is a way to help the body. Some people say it works well. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAdansonia
The baobab is a very big tree. It has a very fat trunk. The trunk holds water inside. This helps it live in dry places. It can live for a long time. Can you see its big trunk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAdaptation
Animals change to stay safe. They change to live well. Some get new ways to find food. This helps them stay alive. It is a big part of life. Do you see these changes in nature?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAdder
The adder is a snake. It lives in many places. It has dark marks on its back. This snake is not mean. It mostly stays away from us. Do you like snakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAdenosine triphosphate
Your body needs energy to move. Tiny parts in you make this energy. It helps your muscles work. It helps you think, too. We use it every single day. It is like a little battery. Can you feel your energy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAdrenal gland
You have small parts in your body. They sit on top of your kidneys. These parts help you stay well. They help your body react to stress. They also help you use food. They work hard for you. Do you feel strong today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAfrican buffalo
The African buffalo is a big animal. It lives in Africa. It has strong horns on its head. These horns help it stay safe. It likes to eat grass. It is a very strong animal. Do you like big animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAgaricus
Some mushrooms are in a big group. They grow in many places. Some are good to eat. Some can make you sick. You must be very careful. Do you like to look for mushrooms?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAgave
The agave is a big plant. It has thick, fleshy leaves. The leaves have sharp spikes. These spikes keep animals away. Some plants grow very slowly. They can live for many years. Do you like plants with spikes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAgkistrodon piscivorus
This snake lives near water. It likes lakes and streams. It is a very good swimmer. It can be dark or brown. It shows its white mouth to stay safe. Do you like to swim in water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlaska pollock
The Alaska pollock is a fish. It lives in the cold ocean. It likes to swim in big groups. Many people eat this fish for food. It can even make fake crab meat! Do you like to eat fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlbatross
The albatross is a big bird. It lives on the ocean. It has very long wings. It can fly for a long time. These birds eat fish and squid. They are very cool! Do you like big birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlbert Ellis
Albert Ellis was a smart man. He helped people feel better. He taught them how to think. This helps when people feel sad. He worked very hard. Do you want to help a friend?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlder
The alder is a tree. It grows near water. Its roots help the dirt stay healthy. This helps other plants grow. The trees are very useful. Do you like to see trees near a river?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexander Fleming
Alexander Fleming was a doctor. He found a special mould. This mould helps fight germs. It can help people get well. It was a very big find. Do you like to learn about science?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlfred Kinsey
Alfred Kinsey was a scientist. He studied bugs and plants. He also studied how people act. His work helped us learn more. He was very hard working. Do you like to study nature?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlfred Russel Wallace
Alfred Wallace loved nature. He went on big trips. He looked for new bugs and birds. He learned how animals change. This helps us know our world. Do you like to look at bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlkaloid
Some things in nature taste very bitter. Plants and bugs make them. They can help people feel better. Some can also make you sick. We use them to make medicine. Do you like bitter tastes?
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