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Sundews are special plants. They have sticky leaves. These leaves look like tiny drops of dew. The sticky drops catch bugs. The plant eats the bugs for food. It is a very cool plant! Do you like bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome plants eat bugs. They live in wet places. They use sticky leaves to catch food. This helps them grow. It is very cool to see! Do you like bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, apes lived in Europe. They liked to eat sweet fruit. They lived in warm, green woods. These apes walked on all fours. Some may have hung from trees too. They are gone now. Do you like fruit too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are wood ferns. They grow in many places. Some grow on the ground. Some grow on trees. They look very pretty in gardens. You can see them in nature. Do you like ferns?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe dugong is a large sea animal. It lives in warm ocean water. It eats green grass on the sea floor. This helps it stay strong. It has a tail like a dolphin. Do you like sea animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA duiker is a small animal. It looks like a brown deer. It lives in the woods. It likes to hide in bushes. This helps it stay safe. Can you find a bush?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big fish lived long ago. It had hard armor on its head. This fish was a top hunter. It lived in the deep sea. It was very strong. Do you think it was scary?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe dunnart is a small animal. It lives in Australia. It is like a tiny mouse. This animal eats bugs for food. It is fun to learn about them. Can you find a picture of one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has a small tube. It is the first part of your gut. It helps break down your food. This tube also takes in iron. It sits right next to your stomach. Can you feel your tummy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a common toad. It lives in many places. It has bumpy skin. The toad can be brown or yellow. It likes to be near people. Can you see its bumps?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe dwarf crocodile is very small. It lives in Africa. It likes to hide in pools. It eats fish and crabs. This little animal is very special. Do you like crocodiles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSmall elephants lived on islands. They were not big. They were very tiny. This helped them live there. They lived a long time ago. Can you imagine a tiny elephant?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people and animals are very small. This can happen to humans. It can happen to horses too. They have short arms or legs. Most people with this live good lives. They can do many things. Do you see small animals…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome rabbits are very small. They can be tiny pets. Some are small because of their family. Other small rabbits are just born small. They are cute to see. Do you like small pets?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAll living things must die one day. This is a natural part of life. People have many ways to say goodbye. Some use big parties. Others stay quiet with family. It is okay to feel sad. Do you know how people remember…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people had big ideas about how we change. They thought some traits might go away. They were wrong about this. We do not see these changes. Our world stays very strong. Do you like to learn about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes food tastes wrong. It might taste like metal. This can happen for many reasons. It might be from medicine or being sick. Doctors can help you feel better. Have you ever had a strange taste?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEagle rays are fish in the sea. They swim in the big ocean. They have long tails. They use flat teeth to eat. They can jump out of the water! It is fun to watch them. Have you seen a ray?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour ear has a thin skin inside. It is shaped like a cone. This skin helps you hear sounds. It moves when sound hits it. This helps your brain know what is happening. Can you hear the birds sing? It is a busy place…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe eared dove is a bird. It lives in many places. It likes to eat seeds. It can live near people. We can see them in trees. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLife started a long time ago. It lived in the sea. Small things lived in the water. These tiny things helped our world grow. We can find them in old rocks. Do you like to look at rocks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou are growing very fast. Your brain is getting bigger every day. You learn to run and jump. You also learn to draw. It is fun to play with friends. Do you like to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe are all humans. Long ago, our kind lived in Africa. We look like you do now. This helps us work and play. We are very smart. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEarnest Hooton was a man who studied people. He looked at how bodies work. He also wrote books and drew pictures. Some of his ideas were not kind. He wanted to know how we are all the same. Do you like to learn about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour ears make a sticky stuff. It is called earwax. It keeps your ears safe. It stops dust from getting in. It also helps clean your ears. It is very helpful! Do you have earwax?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe gray squirrel lives in trees. It has a big, bushy tail. It can run down trees head-first. This helps it find food. It hides food for later. Do you see squirrels in your yard?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe grey kangaroo lives in Australia. It has soft grey fur. It likes to eat green grass. It has a very strong tail. You might see them at night. Do you like kangaroos?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big gorilla. They live in a green forest. They eat leaves and fruit. They live in family groups. It is hard for them to stay safe. Do you like gorillas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe mole lives in the dirt. It has wide paws for digging. It eats worms and bugs. This helps it stay full. It stays under the ground. Can you find a mole hole?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe eastern newt is a small animal. It lives in ponds and woods. Some are bright orange. This color warns others to stay away. They can grow back lost legs. Do you like tiny animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals grow by shedding their skin. They have a hard outer layer. As they get big, the old layer falls off. This helps them grow. It is like getting new clothes. Can you think of an animal that sheds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNature can bounce back. A forest can grow after a fire. Some places stay strong when things change. But too much change can hurt them. This helps us keep our world healthy. Can you help nature stay strong?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople can help nature heal. They fix places that were hurt. They plant new trees. This helps animals find homes. It helps the Earth stay healthy. We can help the world. Do you like trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNature changes over time. Plants grow in new spots. First, the ground is bare. Then, new plants arrive. They help more things grow. This helps the land stay healthy. Can you see plants growing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNature lives in big groups. These groups help plants and animals. Sometimes these groups change too fast. They might lose what makes them special. This can happen to the land or sea. We can help them stay strong. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleScientists use a special map. It is like a math game. It shows how plants and animals live. This helps us see the future. It can show many years in a tiny bit of time. Does it look like fun?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNature helps us every day. It gives us clean water. It gives us yummy food. It even helps keep the air clean. Nature is a great friend to us. Do you like being outside?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals get heat from the sun. They do not make much heat inside. They find warm spots to sit. This helps them move and play. They can wait a long time for food. Do you like to sit in the sun?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, skin gets very red and sore. A tiny germ can get in. This germ makes many small bumps. It can make you feel hot and sick. Doctors use medicine to help you feel better. Do you stay clean to stay well?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, a big animal lived on land. It was called the pavement lizard. It had a tall sail on its back. This animal liked to eat green plants. It used its many teeth to chew. Do you think it was heavy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, strange life lived in the sea. Some looked like soft leaves. Some looked like round discs. They were very old. They lived before most animals. They are gone now. Do you think they were pretty?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome mushrooms are good to eat. You can find them in stores. People also pick them in the woods. You must be very careful. Some can make you sick. Always ask a grown-up first. Do you like mushrooms?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big dinosaur. It has a beak like a duck. It ate plants to live. It could walk on two legs or four. It lived with the T. rex. Do you like dinosaurs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEdward was a dentist. He helped fix teeth. He made tools to move teeth. This helps your smile look good. He taught many people how to do this. Do you have a nice smile?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOne man studied how we think. He wanted to see how the mind works. He looked at small parts of thoughts. This helped him learn a lot. He taught many students in school. Do you ever wonder how you think?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis animal lived a long time ago. It had a long neck. It had a beak but no teeth. It was a relative of the crocodile. It lived in a place called New Mexico. Can you imagine seeing one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis animal is a mongoose. It has long, grey fur. It lives near water. It can eat eggs. It even eats snakes! It is very brave. Do you like mongooses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe white vulture is a big bird. It flies high in the sky. It looks for food on the ground. It can use a small stone to break eggs. It has a bright yellow face. Do you like to watch birds fly?
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