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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An aquarium is a home for fish. It has clear walls so you can see. Some are small bowls. Some are big tanks in cities. You can see plants and fish swim. It is fun to watch! Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Arabian is a special horse. They come from the hot desert. They are very fast and strong. These horses love to work with people. They are very smart too. Do you like horses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a tiny plant. It grows by the road. It grows very fast. It helps us learn about plants. It is a small green friend. Do you like plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are big, bright parrots. They have very long tails. Their feathers are many colors. They live in big trees. They use strong beaks for food. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome plants have very big leaves. They can grow in warm places. Some even make their own heat. This helps them find bugs. Some of these plants are food. We must be careful with them. Do you like looking at plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany small animals have eight legs. Spiders and scorpions are in this group. Most live on the land. They help us learn about nature. They are very interesting to see. Can you find one in your yard?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe arapaima is a giant fish. It lives in big rivers. It can grow very long. It has red and green scales. This fish eats many things. It can breathe air too. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis was a bird-like dinosaur. It lived a long time ago. It had many soft feathers. These feathers helped it fly. It helps us learn about birds. Can you imagine a flying dinosaur?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePalms are special plants. They can grow very tall. Some palms have big leaves. We get food from them. They grow in warm places. Do you like palms?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour arm helps you move. It goes from your shoulder to your elbow. It has bones and muscles inside. Your arm helps you reach for things. It is very useful! Can you move your arm?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn armadillo has a hard shell. It lives in the Americas. It uses sharp claws to dig. This helps it find food. It can move very fast. Do you like animals with shells?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has tubes for blood. These tubes are called arteries. They carry blood away from your heart. This blood helps you stay strong. It moves all through you. Can you feel your heart beat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn artichoke is a food. It is a big flower bud. You can eat the soft parts. The middle is called the heart. It tastes very good. Do you like to eat green food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople can make new parts for the body. These parts help people move or see. They can help you live a good life. A new arm can help you play. It is very cool to see how they work. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals have an even number of toes. They walk on two toes. Pigs and deer are in this group. They can be very big. They help us in many ways. Do you know any of these animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome fungi grow in tiny sacs. They can be very small. Some help us make bread. Others can make us sick. They are all around us. Do you see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAsparagus is a plant we eat. It grows in the spring. The young parts are tasty. You can eat them with butter. It is a healthy food. Do you like to eat it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany plants look like one flower. They are actually many tiny flowers. They grow in many places. Some are even in your garden. They can be food or medicine. Do you see a daisy today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can pick one thing to see. You look at it very closely. It helps you learn about that thing. This helps your brain work well. It is like a little light. Can you focus on one thing now?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour ears help you hear. They catch sounds from the air. Tiny bones move inside. These bones send signals to your brain. Now you can hear music! Can you hear a bird sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAuks are birds that live by the sea. They are great at swimming. They can dive deep in the water. They look a bit like penguins. Most auks can fly in the sky. They are very cool to see. Can you find an auk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe aurochs was a big wild ox. It lived a long time ago. It had very large horns. These animals are the grandfathers of cows. We can see them in old art. Do you like cows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese were very old kin. They lived in Africa. They walked on two legs. This helped them see far. They are part of our family. We can learn from them. Do you like old bones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has a way to fight germs. Sometimes, it makes a mistake. It attacks your own healthy parts instead. This can make you feel very tired. It can make your skin red. It can also hurt your joints. Do you know…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoctors study how people die. They look at the body. This helps them learn. It helps them keep us safe. It is a way to find out why. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe avocado is a tasty fruit. It grows on a green tree. The fruit is soft and oily. People have eaten it for a long time. It comes from far away. Do you like to eat it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAzaleas are pretty plants. They have bright flowers. These flowers bloom in the spring. They like to grow in the shade. Many people plant them in gardens. Do you like bright flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaboons are large monkeys. They live in Africa. They have thick fur. They eat plants and small animals. They live in big groups. Baboons are very smart. Do you like monkeys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Bactrian camel has two humps. They live in hot and cold places. Their thick hair keeps them warm. The humps store food for later. They can go a long time without water. These camels are very strong. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBamboo is a tall grass. It can grow very fast. Some bamboo is big. Some is small. People use it to build things. It is a very useful plant. Do you like seeing tall grass?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA banana is a fruit. It grows in big bunches. The fruit is soft inside. It has a skin you peel. Many people love to eat them. They can be sweet or salty. Do you like bananas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA bandage is a strip of cloth. It helps your body feel better. It can hold a pad on a cut. It can also help a sore joint. You can even use a shirt as one. Do you have a bandage at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbara was a smart scientist. She studied corn plants. She looked at tiny parts inside the corn. These parts tell the corn how to grow. Her work helped us learn a lot. Do you like plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBark is the skin of a tree. It covers the stems and roots. It keeps the plant safe. It helps the plant stay healthy. Bark can be thick or thin. Do you like to touch tree bark?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe barracuda is a big fish. It lives in the salty ocean. It has many sharp teeth. It looks like a long snake. It swims very fast to find food. We can see them near coral reefs. Do you like to see fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany fungi are in this group. They can look like mushrooms. Some look like jelly. They grow in the wild. You might see them! Can you find one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRays are flat fish. They live in the sea. They have wings to swim. These fish help the ocean. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA beard is hair on a face. It grows on the chin and cheeks. It can keep you warm. Some people like them. Do you see beards?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBed bugs are tiny bugs. They like to hide in dark spots. They come out at night. They feed on blood. Their bites can make your skin red. They can be hard to get rid of. Have you ever seen one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe beech is a big tree. It has smooth bark. It grows small nuts. We use the wood for many things. It can even help make furniture. It is a very useful tree. Can you find a beech tree?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBeetles are small bugs. They have hard shells. These shells act like covers. They live in many places. Some beetles are very helpful. Can you find one in your yard?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBeetroot is a red plant. It grows in the ground. You can eat the root. You can eat the green leaves, too. It can be in a salad. It is good to eat. Do you like red food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe daisy is a pretty flower. It grows in the grass. The flowers follow the sun. They open in the morning. They close at night. You can make a flower chain. Do you like daisies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA berry is a soft fruit. It comes from one flower. Many berries are juicy and sweet. Some berries can even be sour. You can eat many kinds. Do you like to eat berries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe bichir is a long fish. It lives in warm water. It can breathe air. This helps it live in shallow spots. It looks like a little dragon. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany animals have two sides. They have a head and a tail. They also have a back and a belly. This helps them move in one way. Most animals look like this. Can you find two sides on your body?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleScientists use two names for living things. The first name is for a group. The second name is for one kind. This helps everyone talk the same way. It makes names easy to use. Do you have a name with two parts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLiving things have colors. Plants can be green. Some flowers are red or blue. Animals have colors too. Colors help them hide or find food. Do you have a favorite color?
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