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 your skin gets a bump. It can feel hot and red. It might also hurt a lot. This happens when tiny germs get inside. A doctor can help it get better. Have you ever had a sore bump?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Dinawari loved plants. He lived a long time ago. He wrote a big book about them. He wrote about how flowers grow. He also wrote about the sun and rain. Do you like to look at plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Abys cat is very pretty. Its fur has many colors. Each hair has different bands. These cats love to play. They like to be with you. They are always moving. Do you like cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe wattle is a type of tree. It can be a small bush too. It has bright yellow flowers. Some people eat the seeds. They can be made into food. Do you like yellow flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a tall tree. It has bright yellow flowers. The flowers look like small balls. The leaves are dark green. Some birds like to eat the seeds. You can see it in many places. Can you find a yellow flower?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big tree. It grows in Australia. It has dark bark. The leaves are green. People use the wood for music. It can make a guitar. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a tree from Australia. It has dark grey bark. The tree has pale yellow flowers. It grows all year long. It helps the land stay healthy. It is a very special tree. Do you like yellow flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe golden wattle is a tree. It has bright yellow flowers. The flowers smell very good. Birds visit the tree for food. This tree is special to Australia. Do you like yellow flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe açaí tree is a tall palm. It grows in wet places. It has small, purple fruit. People eat the fruit for food. It can be in a bowl. Do you like purple fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome bugs look like tiny shields. They live in many far lands. You can find them in Asia. These bugs are very special. They are fun to see. Do you like looking at bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese fish live in the warm sea. They have sharp spines on their tails. These spines can be very pointy. They eat green plants from the rocks. They are very bright and pretty. Have you seen a colorful fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome sprays kill tiny bugs. These bugs are called ticks and mites. They can live on animals. These sprays help keep animals safe. They stop the bugs from biting. Do you want to see a tiny bug?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny mites live in many places. Some are bright red. Some eat plants or tiny bits of food. They have been on Earth for a long time. They are very small. Can you find one in your house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are small birds. They live on high mountains. They eat bugs and seeds. They stay low in the grass. We can see them in flocks. Do you like little birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour eyes help you see clearly. They change shape to focus. This helps you see things near you. It also helps you see things far away. It is like a magic trick! Can you see things clearly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome pills help your heart. They make your blood tubes relax. This helps your blood flow easily. It makes your heart work less. These pills help many people stay well. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe sycamore is a big tree. It has wide leaves. Its bark is grey. The seeds twirl in the wind. This tree is very strong. It can grow in many places. Do you like big trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe red maple is a big tree. It grows in many places. Its leaves turn bright red in the fall. This tree is very strong. We can use it for shade. Do you like red leaves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe silver maple is a big tree. It grows near water. The leaves have a silver side. They look pretty in the wind. Many animals like to eat from it. Do you like big trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe sugar maple is a big tree. It grows in cold places. It has bright leaves in the fall. We use it to make sweet syrup. Do you like maple syrup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are big land snails. They live in warm places. Some have bright shells. They can be very large. You might see them in a tank. They are fun to watch. Do you like snails?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big moth. It likes to eat honey. It can smell like a bee. This helps it get food. It is a very cool bug. Can you find it in a book?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYarrow is a pretty plant. It has small flowers on top. The leaves look frilly. Many bugs like to visit them. These plants grow in many places. They make gardens look nice. Do you like flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people see only in black and white. They do not see colors. Bright light can hurt their eyes. It can also make their eyes move a lot. This is hard for them. Do you like colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny life lives in the dirt. They are everywhere in the soil. They can live in warm water too. They help the ground stay healthy. We are still learning about them. Can you find some dirt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn acorn is a nut. It grows on big oak trees. It has a hard shell. Inside is a tiny baby tree. Many animals love to eat them. Do you like nuts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis plant grows in wet places. It likes to live in marshes. The leaves have a sweet smell. People used to put them on floors. It is a very old kind of plant. Do you like plants that smell sweet?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people grow too much. Their hands and feet get big. Their nose and jaw can grow too. This happens because of a tiny part in the brain. Doctors can help them feel better. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people are very scared of heights. They feel scared when they look down. It can feel very scary. This fear can make it hard to climb stairs. We can learn to feel safe. Do you like being high up?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny parts help our bodies move. These parts are in your cells. They help your muscles work. They also help your cells stay in shape. They help you grow and heal. Do you like to move your body?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny parts help your cells move. They make a strong frame. This frame helps cells stay in shape. It also helps them crawl. It is like a tiny road inside you. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny living things live in the dirt. They help dead things turn into food. This helps plants grow big and strong. They also help us stay well. They are very small. Can you find some in the soil?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body sends fast signals. These signals move like tiny sparks. They help your muscles move. They also help you think. This is how you feel things. Can you feel your hands move?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoctors help people who are sick fast. They work in a big hospital. They help you feel better quickly. This helps you go home soon. It is good to have help. Do you know a hospital?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes we feel very scared. This can happen after a big surprise. Your body may feel strange. It helps you stay safe. It is okay to feel this way. Have you ever felt scared?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe baobab is a big tree. It lives in hot, dry places. It can store lots of water inside. This helps it stay alive. Animals like to eat its fruit. It is a very special tree. Have you seen a big tree?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has a way to stay safe. It learns to fight bad germs. It remembers them to help you later. This keeps you from getting sick again. It is very smart! Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe addax is a desert animal. It lives in the hot sand. It has long, curly horns. These animals can live without water for a long time. They eat grass and leaves. Do you like desert animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny parts help your body work. These parts are in your cells. They help you move and grow. They even give you energy. This helps you play every day. Can you feel your energy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA bandage is a small strip. It is sticky on one side. It has a soft pad. The pad goes on your cut. It keeps dirt away. This helps you heal fast. Do you have one in your kit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has tiny fat cells. They store food for later. Some help keep you warm. They are very small. These cells help you grow. Can you feel your warm skin?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has fat. It helps keep you warm. It also keeps you safe. It is like a soft cushion. It stores food for later. Do you feel soft and warm?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe red bean is a small seed. It grows on a green plant. The plant has bright yellow flowers. People cook them with sugar. They make a sweet paste. This paste is in many treats. Do you like sweet food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis was a tall camel. It had a very long neck. It could reach high leaves in trees. It lived in dry grass lands. It is gone now. Can you imagine a tall camel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome plants have roots in the air. These roots grow above the ground. They help some plants breathe. They can even drink from the mist. This helps the plant stay strong. Do you see roots in the air?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMoving your body helps you stay strong. You can swim or ride a bike. You can also walk or run. This helps your heart stay healthy. It can even help your mood. Do you like to move your body?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals rest in the summer. They do this when it is hot. It also helps when it is dry. This keeps them safe and saves food. They can wake up fast. Do you like to rest when it is hot?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese were old reptiles. They had hard plates on their skin. These plates were like armor. This helped them stay safe. They lived a long time ago. Do you like big reptiles?
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