Entomology
Some people study bugs. They look at many kinds. They see bees and ants. This helps us learn. It is very fun! Do you like bugs too?
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Entoprocta
These are tiny sea animals. They look like little cups. They live on the bottom of the sea. They use tiny hairs to catch food. They help us learn about the ocean. Do you like looking at sea life?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEntorrhizomycetes
Some tiny things live in plant roots. They make bumps on the roots. These bumps grow in wet dirt. The tiny things move through the water. They help the plants grow in new ways. Do you like looking at plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnvironmental science
People study our world. We look at plants and water. This helps us fix problems. We learn how to keep Earth safe. It is a big job. Do you want to help too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnvironmental studies
We study our world. We look at nature. We look at how we live. This helps us keep our world safe. It is good to learn. Do you want to help the Earth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnvy
Sometimes we want what others have. This feeling is called envy. It can make us feel sad. It can also help us try harder. We can learn to be happy with ourselves. Do you ever feel this way?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnzyme unit
Some tiny things help make food. They work very fast. They help change one thing into another. This helps our bodies work. It is a small but big job. Can you imagine tiny helpers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEohippus
This was a tiny horse. It lived a long time ago. It was small like a dog. It had toes with hard tips. It helps us learn about horses. It is a cool find! Can you see its small teeth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEomaia
This is a tiny old mammal. It lived a long time ago. You can even see its soft hair. It lived in a place called China. It was very small. Can you imagine a tiny furry friend?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEoraptor
This was a small dinosaur. It lived a long time ago. It could run very fast. It ate many kinds of food. It was a busy little friend. Do you like dinosaurs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEosinophil
Small cells live in your blood. They help fight tiny bugs. These cells also help with allergies. They keep your body safe. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleE. O. Wilson
Ed Wilson loved nature. He liked to look at small things. He studied ants and butterflies. He learned how they live. His work helps us care for our world. Do you like to look at bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEphedra (plant)
Some plants live in dry places. They grow in the hot sun. They can be small bushes. These plants help people too. They can be used as medicine. Do you like dry places?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEphraim McDowell
Ephraim McDowell was a doctor. He helped many sick people. He did a new kind of surgery. This helped a woman get well. He was a very brave man. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEpidemiology of HIV/AIDS
A tiny germ can make people sick. It is in many parts of the world. Doctors have medicine to help people stay well. This medicine is very important. We can learn more to stay safe. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEpidermis
Your skin is a shield. It keeps bad germs out. It also keeps water in. This helps you stay healthy. Your skin is very amazing! Can you feel your skin?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEpigenome
Your body has a special set of rules. These rules help your cells work. They tell each cell what to do. The rules can change if you eat well. They can even change if you are stressed. This helps you grow. Do you want…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEpigenomics
Our bodies have tiny plans. These plans tell us how to grow. Small marks on the plans change things. They tell the body what to do. This helps you stay healthy. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEpstein–Barr virus
A tiny germ lives in people. It can hide in your body. It can make you feel very tired. It can make your throat sore. Many people have had it. It is very common. Have you ever felt sick like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErebidae
Many kinds of moths live here. Some are very big. Some are very small. They can be bright or plain. They live all over the world. Can you find a moth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErgot
A tiny fungus grows on grain. It can look like a dark seed. This fungus can make people and animals sick. It is not good to eat. We must be careful with our food. Have you seen tiny seeds in grass?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEricales
Many plants belong to this group. They can be big trees or small bushes. Some grow tasty fruit like blueberries. You might drink tea made from them. They grow in many places. Do you like eating fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErik Acharius
Erik was a man who loved plants. He looked at tiny things on trees. He found many new kinds. He helped us know their names. This work helps us today. Do you like to look at plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErinaceidae
Some animals have sharp spines. Hedgehogs use them for safety. They eat bugs and fruit. They live in holes or nests. They are small and cute. Do you like hedgehogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErnest Sachs
Ernest Sachs was a doctor. He helped people with their brains. He taught many other doctors. He was a very good teacher. He lived a long time ago. Do you want to be a doctor?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErnst Chain
Ernst Chain was a smart man. He found a way to stop germs. This helps us stay well. His work was very big. It helps people today. Do you like science?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErnst Heinrich Weber
A man named Ernst studied how we feel. He looked at how we touch things. He also studied how blood moves in our bodies. His work helps us learn about our minds. He was a very smart doctor. Do you like to learn new…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErnst Mayr
Ernst Mayr loved birds. He looked at them in the wild. He found many new kinds of birds. He also found new flowers. He helped us learn how life changes. Do you like to look at birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErysipelas
Small germs can hurt your skin. They get in through a scratch. This makes the skin red and warm. It might feel sore too. A doctor can help you get better. Have you ever had a scratch?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEsocoidei
These are fish that live in fresh water. They like to hide in plants. Some live in North America. Some live in Europe. They have been around for a long time. Do you like to look at fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEssential amino acid
Our bodies need food to grow. Some parts of food are very special. We cannot make these parts ourselves. We must eat them to stay well. They help us stay strong. Do you eat good food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEssential oil
Plants have a special smell. This smell is a tiny oil. We get it from flowers and leaves. It can make soap smell good. It can even help food taste great. Do you like sweet smells?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEstrildidae
These are small birds. They like to eat seeds. They live in warm places. They build big nests. They can be many colors. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEthiopian wolf
The Ethiopian wolf is a rare animal. It lives in high mountains. The wolf has red fur. It also has white fur. This wolf hunts small animals. It is a very special dog. Can you see its red coat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEthnobiology
People and nature work together. We use plants and animals. We use them for food. We use them for medicine. We learn how people live. It is a big, busy world. Do you like nature?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleÉtienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire
A man named Geoffroy studied animals. He lived in France. He thought all animals share one plan. This plan helps them grow. He looked at many living things. He wanted to learn how they work. Do you like to study animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleÉtienne-Jules Marey
A man named Marey loved to watch things move. He used a camera to see fast things. He watched birds fly and horses run. This helped us learn how animals move. It is very cool! Can you see how the bird flies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEublepharis
These are small lizards. They live in Asia. They have bumps on their skin. They can close their eyes. These lizards come out at night. You might see one as a pet. Do you like lizards?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEucestoda
Tapeworms are small worms. They live inside other animals. They take food from the animal. Some worms can grow very long. This can make the animal feel sick. Have you ever seen a worm?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEugène Dubois
A man named Eugene looked for old bones. He went to far places. He found very old human bones. These bones help us learn about our past. It is a big discovery. Do you like to look for old things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEugenio Espejo
Eugenio Espejo was a smart man. He lived in a place called Quito. He was a doctor and a writer. He helped people stay healthy. He also wrote books to help his land. He was a very brave man. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEuglenid
Some tiny things live in fresh water. They have little whip tails. These tails help them move. Some make their own food. They can also eat tiny bits. They are very small. Can you find one in a pond?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEuharamiyida
Long ago, small animals lived on Earth. They lived in trees. Some could glide through the air. They ate plants and food. These animals are very old. Can you imagine a gliding animal? They were quite special.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEuoplocephalus
This was a big dinosaur. It lived in Canada. It had hard armor on its skin. It used a heavy tail club to stay safe. It ate plants for food. It was very strong. Can you imagine a dinosaur with a club tail?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEuparkeria
A long time ago, a small animal lived. It was a small reptile. It had a boxy head. It had thin legs. It liked to eat meat. It is a relative of dinosaurs. Do you like dinosaurs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEupleridae
Special animals live on a big island. They came from Africa long ago. One kind is called a fossa. They are hard to find now. We must help them stay safe. Do you want to see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEurasian brown bear
The brown bear is a big animal. It has thick, brown fur. It lives in many places. It has big paws and sharp claws. These bears are very strong. Do you like bears?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEurasian collared dove
This bird is a dove. It has a black ring on its neck. This looks like a collar. It likes to eat seeds. You might see them near your home. Do you like birds?
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