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Sometimes your skin gets very itchy. It can look red or bumpy. This can happen on your hands or face. It might even feel a bit sore. We can use creams to help it feel better. Do you have itchy skin?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny things can live on your skin. They can make red rings. These rings might itch. They can also make hair fall out. It can spread from pets to you. Do you wear shoes in showers? Keep your skin dry to stay safe.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour skin has a deep layer. It sits under your top skin. It helps you feel heat. It helps you feel touch. This layer keeps you safe. It is very strong. Can you feel your skin?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDeserts are very dry lands. They cover a lot of our world. Some are hot and some are cold. Plants there must save their water. Many animals live there too. It is a big place to explore. Have you seen a desert?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome small animals live in the water. They have paws that look like flippers. These animals eat bugs. They live in parts of Europe. They are hard to find now. We must help them. Do you like water animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny green plants live in water. They look like beautiful shapes. They can look like stars. They live in wet places like bogs. We need clean water for them to live. Do you like looking at tiny things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, big animals lived in the sea. They had four legs. They liked to eat plants. These animals are all gone now. We find their bones in the ground. Do you like looking at old bones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny bugs eat old plants. They live in the dirt. They help clean the ground. This helps new plants grow big. They are like tiny recyclers. Can you find a worm in the soil?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSmall bits of life fall to the ground. These bits come from dead plants. They also come from animal waste. Tiny bugs eat these bits. This helps the soil stay healthy. It helps new plants grow. Do you see bits on the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals grow in a special way. First, they make an opening at one end. This becomes the back end. Then, they make a mouth. This group includes us! We are all part of this big family. Can you name an animal in…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people move in a hard way. Their brain sends messages to their body. Sometimes the messages get lost. This can make it hard to catch a ball. It can make it hard to write. You can still do great things! Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome kids grow in different ways. Their brains work in special ways. This can make talking hard. It can make school hard, too. People help them learn new things. We can be kind to everyone. Do you like to learn new…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Devon Rex is a special cat. It has very large ears. Its fur is short and wavy. This cat looks like a little pixie. You might like its soft coat. Do you like cats with curly hair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDewberries are small fruit. They grow on low plants. The stems stay close to the ground. The berries turn dark purple. They taste very sweet. You can eat them in a pie. Do you like sweet fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDexter cows are very small. They come from Ireland. They have short legs. They can be black or red. These cows give us milk and meat. They are very strong. Do you like cows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe dhole is a wild dog. It lives in Asia. They like to live in big groups. These groups help them find food. They have red fur. They are very special animals. Do you like dogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people need help with food in their blood. Medicine helps them stay well. You can take a pill or a small poke. This helps your body work right. It is very good news. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis was a big animal. It lived a long time ago. It liked to eat plants. It had strong teeth for chewing. This helped it grow big. Do you like plants too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleScientists study tiny germs. They look for what kind of germ it is. They use special tools to see them. This helps people get well. It is a big job. Can you imagine tiny germs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe diamondback terrapin is a turtle. It lives near the ocean. It has a pretty shell. It can swim in salt water. This turtle is very cool. Do you like turtles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany flowers are called Dianthus. They grow in many places. Some have pink petals. They can smell very sweet. You can grow them in a garden. Do you like pink flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe carnation is a pretty flower. It has many colors. Some are red or pink. They smell very sweet. People use them for gifts. Do you like flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome bugs take a long nap. They do this to stay safe. It helps when it is too cold. It helps when food is gone. They rest until life is good again. Do you like to nap?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany living things are in one big group. This group has plants and tiny life. Some are very small. Some are big trees. They help our world grow. They are everywhere! Can you find a green plant?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome eyes see only two colors. Most people see three colors. Some people see fewer. This can change how we see the world. It is a special way to see. How many colors do you see?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis was a tiny sea animal. It lived a long time ago. It had many lines on its body. It ate food on the sea floor. It was shaped like an egg. Can you find the lines?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome plants start from seeds. These seeds have two tiny leaves. They help the new plant grow. This makes them special to see. Nature is so cool! Can you find a seed?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny cells live in the dirt. They eat tiny bits of food. When food is gone, they join together. They make a small slug. Then they grow a tall stem. It is so neat! Can you find them in the leaves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny bugs live inside some sea life. They are very, very small. They hide in parts that clean the host. They use different shapes to fit in. This helps them stay safe. Can you imagine being that small?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese were old animals. They lived a long time ago. They had two big teeth. They used a beak to eat plants. Some were small like rats. Some were big like elephants. Can you find the big teeth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a pretty plant. It has green leaves with white spots. Many people keep it in their homes. It likes to live in the shade. Do not eat the leaves. They can make your mouth feel bad. Can you find a plant like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlants have something special inside. It is called fiber. You can find it in fruit. It is in beans and grains too. Fiber helps your body stay healthy. It helps you go to the bathroom. Do you like eating plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou have fingers and toes. They are on your hands and feet. They help you touch things. Some people have more or fewer. This is okay! Can you wiggle your fingers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome grass looks like fingers. It grows in warm places. People can eat the seeds. They make food or drink. It can grow in your yard too. Do you see this grass?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe dik-dik is a small animal. It lives in the bush. It eats green leaves and fruit. They make a loud whistle to stay safe. They like to live in pairs. Can you make a whistle?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDill is a green plant. It grows very tall. It has soft leaves. People use it in food. It makes things taste good. Do you like dill in your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis dinosaur had two crests. They were on its head. It lived a long time ago. It was a big hunter. We can see its bones today. Do you like dinosaurs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny things can change shape. They can look like fuzz. They can also look like small dots. This happens when it gets warm. It helps them live. Can you imagine changing shape?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Dimorphodon was a flying animal. It lived a long time ago. It had two kinds of teeth. This helped it catch food. It could climb like a squirrel. Do you like flying animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese were old sea animals. They lived in the ocean. They had many flaps on their bodies. These flaps helped them swim. They were very big for their time. Can you imagine a giant sea bug?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, big animals lived on Earth. They had very thick heads. Some ate plants. Some ate meat. They were very large. These animals are all gone now. Do you like big animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis was a big cat. It lived a long time ago. It had long teeth like knives. These cats lived in many places. They are gone now. Can you imagine a cat like that?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Dioscorides wrote a big book. It was about plants. He showed how plants help us. His book helped doctors for a long time. People still study his work today. Do you like plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long ago animal had a strange head. It looked like a boomerang. It lived in the water. This animal was like a big salamander. It had a long tail to help it swim. Can you see its horns?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWater fleas are very small. They live in fresh water. Most eat tiny bits of food. They can even make special eggs. These eggs stay safe in the mud. They wait for good times to grow. Can you find them in a pond?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny bugs have two tails. They live in wet dirt. They do not have eyes. They do not have wings. These bugs help the soil stay good. They are very small. Can you find one in the dirt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDippers are small birds. They live near fast rivers. These birds can dive in water. They swim to find food. This helps them stay full. They bob up and down. Can you see them bob?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe dire wolf was a big wolf. It lived a long time ago. It lived in the Americas. These wolves had very strong teeth. They used them to eat. Now they are gone. Do you like big wolves?
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