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Some animals can slow down. They do this to save energy. This helps when food is hard to find. It also helps in the cold. They can even rest for a long time. It is a smart way to live. Do you like to rest?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBrain coral looks like a brain. It lives in warm water. It is very hard. This helps it stay safe. It can live a long time. It is a big builder. Do you see the lines?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe brain helps the body work. It tells us how to breathe. Sometimes the brain stops working. This can happen for a long time. It is a very serious thing. Doctors check to be sure. Can you name a part of your body?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA branch grows from a tree stem. It can be big or small. Some are called boughs. Tiny ones are called twigs. They grow in many shapes. Branches help plants grow. Do you see branches outside?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are black geese. They have dark feet and heads. They live near the water. Some fly to warm places in the winter. They are very pretty to see! Do you like geese?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany plants come from one wild plant. This plant makes many foods. You might eat broccoli or kale. It can even make cabbage. These foods help us grow. Do you like to eat these greens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis plant grows many foods. It can make turnips. It can make leafy greens. We eat these in meals. The yellow flowers help bees. Do you like to eat greens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMoms make milk for their babies. This milk is good food. It helps babies grow strong. It also keeps them from getting sick. It is very special. Do you know how much babies love it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny shrimp live in salty water. They can live where fish cannot. They lay special eggs. These eggs can stay dry for a long time. Then they hatch in salt water. Do you like salty lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA brittle star lives in the sea. It has five long arms. It crawls on the ocean floor. It uses its arms to move. These stars are like cousins to starfish. Do you like sea animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a white turkey. It is a very big bird. Many people eat this kind of bird. It has a lot of meat. We can learn a lot about them. Do you like turkey?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour brain helps you talk. A small part helps you say words. It helps you make sentences. It also helps you understand what others say. This part is very special. Do you like to talk with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAir moves through your body. It travels down paths in your chest. These paths go into your lungs. They help you breathe in air. This keeps you healthy. Can you take a deep breath?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Brontosaurus was a big dinosaur. It had a very long neck. It also had a long tail. This dinosaur ate plants. It lived a long time ago. Can you imagine a dinosaur that big?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese animals lived long ago. They were very big. Some had bony horns on their noses. They liked to eat leaves in the woods. They are gone now. Do you like big animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe breadnut is a big tree. It grows in warm places. The tree has large seeds. People can cook the seeds for food. They can even taste like chocolate! Do you like chocolate?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe brown recluse is a spider. It has a dark mark like a violin. This spider likes to hide in dark spots. It is not mean to us. Do you like spiders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou have bone above your eyes. It is a hard ridge. It helps keep your eyes safe. Some people have a bigger ridge. Some people have a smaller ridge. Do you feel your brow bone?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals eat leaves and twigs. They do not eat grass. They like soft parts of plants. This helps them grow. It is a fun way to find food. Can you find a deer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals can carry a tiny germ. This germ can make people sick. You can get it from milk that is not cooked right. It can make your body feel very sore. It can also make you sweat a lot. Stay safe and eat cooked…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBrussels sprouts look like tiny cabbages. They grow on long stalks. They grow in many places. They can taste sweet after a frost. You can cook them in many ways. Do you like to eat them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people grind their teeth. They do this while they sleep. They might do it while awake, too. This can make your teeth feel sore. It can even make your jaw ache. Do you ever grind your teeth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMost moss grows in a big group. They live all over the world. Some moss grows tall and straight. Some moss crawls along the ground. These plants are very cool to see. Can you find some moss?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA bud is a tiny new plant. It can grow into a leaf. It can grow into a flower. Some buds hide under small scales. These scales keep the bud safe. Do you see any buds on trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA bull is a big male cow. He has many muscles. He is very strong. Bulls can be a bit grumpy. We must be careful around them. Do you like big animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people made new kinds of dogs. They mixed two types of dogs together. They used bulldogs and terriers. These dogs were strong and fast. They helped people with hard work. Do you like dogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome bats are called bulldog bats. They live near water. They have big feet and strong claws. These bats can catch fish for food. They look like little bulldogs. Can you see their big ears?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBulldogs are strong dogs. They have big heads. They are built like squares. Many people keep them as friends. They are very good dogs. Do you like dogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe bullhead shark lives in the sea. It likes to eat at night. It has teeth to crush hard food. The shark has sharp spines for safety. Its eggs hide in rocky spots. Do you like sharks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe bull shark is a big fish. It swims in warm water. It can live in the sea. It can also live in rivers. This shark is very strong. Do you like sharks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKraits are snakes in Asia. They live on the forest floor. They have bright stripes on them. These stripes tell others to stay away. They like to hunt at night. Do you like looking at snakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis medicine helps with pain. It makes a small spot feel numb. It can work for a few hours. This helps people after a doctor helps them. It is very useful. Do you know how doctors help us feel better?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe burbot is a long fish. It lives in very cold water. It has a little whisker on its chin. This fish likes to hide in the mud. It can live for a long time. Do you like cold water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Burmese is a cute cat. They like to play a lot. They love to be with you. They can be very loud too. These cats are very sweet. Do you like cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, a creature lived. It was called Burnetia. It lived in a place called Africa. Its head was shaped like a triangle. It had bumps on its face. We can find its bones in the ground. Can you find a bone?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnimals dig holes in the ground. These holes are called burrows. They keep animals safe and warm. A burrow is a cozy home. It can be a small tube. It can also be a big tunnel. Do you like to play in the dirt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe bush dog is a small dog. It lives in the forest. It has soft brown fur. This dog can swim well. It likes to live with its pack. Do you like dogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are big birds with wide wings. They fly high in the sky. They hunt for small animals like mice. They use their strong wings to soar. It is fun to watch them fly. Can you see a bird in the sky?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleButterflyfish live in the warm sea. They have many bright colors. Some look like colorful wings. They live near coral reefs. They help make the ocean pretty. Can you see them swim?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe butternut squash is a food. It grows on a long vine. It has tan skin and orange inside. It tastes sweet when you cook it. We can make soup with it. Do you like orange food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe buttonquail is a small bird. It lives in warm grass. These birds like to run. The girls have bright colors. The dads stay to help the babies. It is a busy life! Do you like small birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOur bodies need B vitamins. They help us grow. They help us stay strong. You can find them in meat and eggs. You can find them in green plants too. They help your body work well. Do you eat healthy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlants use air to grow. They take in air. Then they make food. This food helps them stay strong. Most plants do this. It helps them live. Do you like plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome plants have a smart way to grow. They use air to make food. They keep the air in special parts of their leaves. This helps them stay strong in the heat. It is like a tiny factory. Do you like plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe cacomistle is a small animal. It lives high in the trees. It has a long, striped tail. It likes to eat fruit and bugs. This animal is very hard to see. Do you like to look at trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA dead body is called a cadaver. Doctors use them to learn. They study how the body works. This helps them help you stay well. It is a way to learn. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome small bugs live in water. They make tiny homes. They use silk to stick sand and sticks together. These homes keep them safe. They are very useful to us. Do you like to look at bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese were special dinosaurs. They had long necks. They had short tails. They had feathers, too. Some were very big. Some were small. Do you like dinosaurs?
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