Clementine
The clementine is a sweet fruit. It is a bright orange color. It is easy to peel. You can eat the juicy slices. It tastes very good. Do you like sweet fruit?
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Cleridae
Checkered beetles are colorful bugs. They have bright colors like red or blue. Many of them hunt other bugs for food. This helps keep trees healthy. They live all over the world. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClinic
A clinic is a place for health. Doctors help you there. You do not stay the night. They help you feel better. It is good to go if you are sick. Have you ever been to a clinic?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClinical neuroscience
Some people study the brain. They learn how it works. They find ways to help us feel better. This helps our minds stay healthy. It is very good work. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClione limacina
A sea angel swims in cold water. It has two wings. It flaps them to move. It has no hard shell. This tiny animal is very cute. Do you like sea animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCloaca
Many animals have one special hole. It is for many jobs. It lets waste out. It also helps them have babies. This helps their bodies work well. Can you name an animal with this hole?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCloning vector
Tiny pieces of life help us learn. They carry new bits of code. This helps us study how things grow. It is like a small boat for tiny parts. Can you imagine a tiny boat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClostridium
Tiny germs live in the dirt. They also live in our tummies. Some can make us feel sick. Other kinds can help us. We can even use them for medicine. It is a big world! Can you find them in the soil?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClostridium botulinum
Tiny germs live in the dirt. They can live in food too. Some germs make a bad thing. This can make you very sick. It is good to cook food well. Do you like canned food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClostridium perfringens
Tiny germs live in the dirt. They can live in food too. Some of these germs make people sick. We must keep our food safe. This helps us stay well. Do you wash your hands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClostridium tetani
Tiny germs live in the dirt. They can get into a cut. These germs can make your muscles tight. A shot helps keep you safe. It is good to stay clean. Do you like playing in the dirt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClothes moth
Some small moths like to eat your clothes. The tiny babies eat hair and wool. They can even eat soft toys. This can ruin your favorite things. We must keep our rooms clean. Do you see any small moths?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClouded leopard
The clouded leopard is a wild cat. It has spots like clouds. These cats live in deep forests. They are very good at climbing trees. They like to rest in trees. Do you like big cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClover
Clover is a small green plant. It has three leaves. Most clovers have small flowers. Bees love to eat their food. This plant helps the soil. It is good for cows too. Can you find a clover?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClupeidae
Some fish live in the sea. They have shiny scales. They swim in big groups. This helps them stay safe. They eat tiny things in the water. Do you like to swim?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClupeiformes
Many fish are silver and shiny. They swim in big groups. These fish eat tiny things in the water. They are good to eat for people. We can find them in the sea. Do you like to see fish swim?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClydesdale horse
The Clydesdale is a big horse. They are very strong. They come from a place called Scotland. These horses have white hair on their legs. They help pull big carts. They are very pretty to see. Do you like big horses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCoagulation
Your blood helps you stay safe. If you get a cut, blood stops the leak. It turns from a liquid into a gel. This makes a tiny plug. This plug helps your skin heal. Does your body feel strong?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCoastal fish
Many fish live near the shore. They live in shallow water. Some stay in small pools. These fish are very easy to see. They are fun to watch. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCoati
The coati is a small animal. It has a very long nose. It uses its nose to find food. It can climb trees well. It lives in warm places. Do you like to climb trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCobra
A cobra is a type of snake. Some snakes can lift their heads up. They make a hood around their neck. This helps them look big. Many snakes have this name. Do you like snakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCoccinella septempunctata
The ladybird has red wings. It has seven black spots. It eats tiny bugs on plants. This helps the plants stay healthy. It is a helpful friend. Do you like ladybirds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCochlea
Your ear has a tiny part that helps you hear. It is shaped like a snail shell. It is filled with water. This water moves when sounds come in. This helps your brain know what you hear. Can you hear a soft sound?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCockatiel
The cockatiel is a small bird. It lives in Australia. This bird has a funny crest on its head. The crest moves when the bird feels things. You can keep them as pets. They can even learn to talk! Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCockchafer
This is a brown beetle. It lives in the ground. It eats green leaves and roots. It can be a pest to farms. We must watch our plants. Do you like bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCockle (bivalve)
A cockle is a small sea animal. It lives in the sand. Its shell looks like a heart. Some people eat them for food. They are very neat. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCock-of-the-rock
The cock-of-the-rock is a big bird. It lives in the green woods. The boys are bright orange. The girls are brown. They build nests on big rocks. This bird is very pretty. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCoconut crab
The coconut crab is a giant crab. It lives on islands. It can be very big. It likes to find food on the ground. Some people call it a robber crab. Do you want to see one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCoelophysis
This was a small dinosaur. It lived a long time ago. It could run on two legs. It liked to eat meat. It was very thin. Do you like dinosaurs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCoevolution
Plants and bugs grow together. Some flowers need bees to grow. Bees need food from the flowers. They help each other stay alive. This is a big team. Do you see them work together?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCognitive bias
Our brains make quick choices. Sometimes we make mistakes. We might see things in a funny way. This helps us act fast. It can be a good thing. Do you make quick choices too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCognitive dissonance
Sometimes our minds feel mixed up. This can make us feel bad. We might change what we think. We might change what we do. This helps us feel better. Do you ever feel mixed up too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCold sore
A cold sore is a tiny sore. It grows on your lip. It can feel itchy or sore. It goes away in a few days. It is okay to be careful. Do not share things with others. Have you ever seen one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleColdwater fish
Some fish like to live in cold water. They do not need a heater. They can swim in a cool pond. This helps them stay happy. We can see them swim. Do you like to see fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCollie
Collies are smart dogs. They come from far away. They like to help move sheep. These dogs are very fast. They can be your best friend. Do you like dogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleColobinae
Some monkeys love to eat leaves. They live high in the trees. They have long tails to help them. These monkeys live in big groups. They stay safe together. Do you like to climb trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleColony (biology)
Some living things live together. They live in a group. This helps them stay safe. It also helps them find food. It is good to work as a team. Do you like to play with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleColorado potato beetle
This beetle has stripes. It is orange and yellow. It has ten black stripes. The beetle eats potato plants. This can hurt our food. We must watch for them. Do you like potatoes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleColossal squid
The colossal squid is a huge animal. It lives in the cold ocean. It has very big eyes. These eyes help it see in the dark. It has hooks on its arms. This squid is very heavy. Do you think it is scary?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleColubridae
Many snakes belong to one big group. They live in many places. They can be many colors. Most of them are shy. They do not hurt us. Do you like snakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleColugo
The colugo is a small animal. It lives in high trees. It can glide through the air. It uses skin like a wing. This helps it move from tree to tree. It likes to eat leaves and fruit. Do you want to see it glide?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleColumbian mammoth
A big mammoth lived long ago. It was very large. It had long, curved tusks. It ate green grass. This animal is now gone. Can you imagine a mammoth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCommelina
These are called dayflowers. They have pretty blue flowers. The flowers do not last long. Some people eat the green leaves. They are a neat plant to see. Do you like blue flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCommelinaceae
Some plants have very pretty flowers. These flowers only stay open for one day. They grow on green stems. They live in warm places. You might see them in a garden. Do you like bright flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCommensalism
Some animals live near others. One animal gets help. The other animal is okay. It is not hurt. It does not get help either. It is like sharing a table. Do you see animals living together?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCommon blackbird
The blackbird is a bird. It lives in gardens. It has a pretty song. The males are black. The females are brown. We can hear them sing. Do you like their song?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCommon bream
This is a silver fish. It lives in lakes and rivers. The fish likes to stay near the bottom. It eats plants and small bugs. It can grow very big. Do you like to look at fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCommon brushtail possum
The brushtail possum is a small animal. It likes to sleep at night. It has a big, bushy tail. This tail helps it grab onto trees. It can eat leaves and fruit. Do you like to eat fruit too?
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