Giant Gippsland earthworm
This is a very big worm. It lives in the dark soil. The worm has a purple head. It can be very long. It helps the ground stay healthy. Can you find a worm?
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Giant isopod
A giant isopod lives in the deep sea. It looks like a big bug. It can curl into a ball. This helps it stay safe. It eats dead fish on the ocean floor. Do you think it is big?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiant oarfish
The oarfish is a very long fish. It lives in the deep ocean. It looks like a silver ribbon. It has red fins. It can even lose its tail and be okay. Do you want to see a giant fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiant otter
The giant otter is a big animal. It lives in rivers. It swims in the water. It likes to eat fish. It lives with its family. Do you like to swim?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiant otter shrew
This animal lives in the water. It looks like an otter. It swims in rivers in Africa. It eats fish and crabs. It stays in its home at night. Can you see its long tail?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiant Pacific octopus
The giant Pacific octopus is a big animal. It lives in the cold ocean. It has many long arms. It can hide in small holes. This helps it stay safe. Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiant petrel
These are very big birds. They live by the cold sea. They can walk on the land. They find food in the water. They are very strong birds. Do you want to see them fly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiant pouched rat
These are giant rats. They live in Africa. They have big cheeks for food. Some rats help people find land mines. They are very smart heroes! Can you see their big tails?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiant salamander
Giant salamanders are very big. They live in the water. They walk on the bottom. They eat fish and crabs. This helps them stay strong. Do you like big animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiant squid
The giant squid is a big sea animal. It lives in the deep, dark ocean. It has very large eyes. This helps it see in the dark. It has many long arms. Can you imagine seeing one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiant wētā
Giant wētā are big bugs. They live in New Zealand. These bugs eat plants. They are very gentle. We must help them stay safe. Do you like big bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiardia duodenalis
A tiny bug lives in your tummy. It can hide in water. It makes your belly hurt. It can make you sick. You must wash your hands. Do you like to swim in lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiardiasis
Tiny bugs can make us sick. They live in water or food. They can hide in cold water. This can cause a tummy ache. It might make you feel weak. Wash your hands to stay well. Do you wash your hands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGibberellin
Plants have a special way to grow. They use a tiny helper to get big. This helper helps seeds wake up. It helps stems grow tall. It can even help make fruit. Do you like to see plants grow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiganotosaurus
A giant lizard lived long ago. It lived in a place called Argentina. This dinosaur was very big. It was a meat eater. It had strong teeth. It could bite very fast. Can you imagine such a big animal?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGigantopithecus
A giant ape once lived long ago. It lived in the forest. It had very big teeth. These teeth helped it eat plants. It was a very large animal. Can you imagine a huge ape?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGigantothermy
Big animals stay warm more easily. They are very large and thick. This helps them keep their heat. It helps them not get cold too fast. This is why big turtles stay warm. Can you think of a big animal?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGingivitis
Your gums can get red and puffy. Tiny germs live on your teeth. They can make your gums hurt. They might even bleed a little. Brushing and flossing helps a lot. It keeps your mouth happy! Do you brush your teeth…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiraffe weevil
This bug has a long neck. It lives in the trees. The bug is black and red. The males have very long necks. They use them to dance. It is a neat bug to see! Do you like red bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiraffidae
Giraffes and okapis are special animals. They live in Africa. They have very long necks. They also have long, dark tongues. These tongues help them grab food. They both have small horns on their heads. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlanders
Some animals can get sick. It can happen to horses. It can happen to us too. This sickness comes from bad germs. We must keep animals safe. Do you like horses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlass frog
Some frogs have clear skin. They live in green trees. You can see inside them. Their skin helps them hide. This keeps them safe from birds. Can you see their tiny hearts? They are very special.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlass knifefish
The glass knifefish lives in rivers. It is clear like glass. We can see through its body. It lives in South America. It is a very neat fish. Do you like clear fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlaucoma
Sometimes your eyes can feel a lot of pressure. This can hurt your sight. It happens very slowly. Doctors can help you stay safe. It is good to see a doctor. Do you like to see the world?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlaucophyte
These are tiny living things. They live in fresh water. They use light to make food. They help us learn about old plants. They are very small. Can you find them in a pond?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlaucus atlanticus
The blue sea slug is a small animal. It floats in the big ocean. It stays upside down in the water. The blue color helps it hide. It can sting if you touch it. Do you like the blue ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlia
Tiny cells live in your brain. They act like glue. They hold your brain cells in place. These cells also bring food to your brain cells. They help keep you healthy. Do you have glue in your brain?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlomeromycota
Tiny fungi live in the soil. They grow near plant roots. They share food with the plants. This helps the plants stay strong. We can find them in many places. Do you like to dig in the dirt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlucocorticoid
Your body has special helpers. They help you stay strong. They keep your blood healthy. They help you when you feel stress. They help your body work well. Do you feel excited today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGluconeogenesis
Your body makes its own food. It uses things like protein to do this. This helps you stay strong. It happens in your liver. This keeps your energy up. Do you feel strong today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlucose test
Doctors use tests to check your blood. They look for the food in your blood. This helps you stay healthy. It can show if you need help. We want you to feel good! Do you like to eat healthy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlutathione
Your body has a tiny helper. It keeps your cells safe. It stops bad things from hurting you. This helper is in plants and animals too. It is very good at its job. Do you have helpers in your body?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGluteus maximus
You have a big muscle on your hip. It is the biggest muscle in your body. This muscle helps you stand up tall. It also helps you run fast. It makes your bottom look round. Can you feel your strong muscles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlycated hemoglobin
Sugar can stick to your blood. It sticks to tiny red cells. These cells carry things in your body. This helps us see how much sugar you have. It is a good way to stay well. Can you stay healthy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlycoprotein
Some parts of your body use sugar. These sugars stick to tiny parts called proteins. This helps your body work well. It even helps your blood. They help your cells talk to each other. Do you wonder how they work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlyptodon
The Glyptodon was a giant armadillo. It lived a long time ago. It had a hard shell for armor. This shell kept it safe. It ate green plants and grass. Can you imagine a shell that big?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGnatcatcher
The gnatcatcher is a small bird. It is a soft blue-grey color. It has a long, sharp beak. This bird looks for bugs to eat. It lives in trees and bushes. Can you find one in a tree?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGnathostomulid
These are tiny jaw worms. They live in sand under the sea. They are very thin and clear. They use tiny hairs to glide. They use jaws to eat. They are too small to see easily. Can you find them in the sand?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGnetophyta
Some plants are very strange. They live in many places. Some live in hot deserts. Some grow in green forests. They use tiny tubes to move water. These plants are very cool. Do you like plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGnetum gnemon
This is a special tree. It grows in warm places. The tree has green leaves. People eat the seeds for food. They can make crunchy chips. Do you like to eat seeds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleG. N. Ramachandran
G. N. Ramachandran was a smart man. He studied how tiny things work. He found out how parts of life fit together. This helps us learn about our bodies. His work helps us today. Do you like to learn how things work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGobiinae
Many small fish live in the sea. Some are very bright and colorful. They can use fins to hold on tight. They like to hide in small holes. You might see them in a tank. They are fun to watch. Do you like colorful fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGoblin shark
This is a pink shark. It lives in the deep sea. It has a long nose. It uses its nose to find food. Its jaws snap out fast! Can you imagine a shark with a long nose?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGodwit
The godwit is a big bird. It has long legs. It has a long beak. The bird uses its beak to find food in the sand. These birds fly very far. Can you imagine flying that far?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGoji
Goji is a small red fruit. It grows on a plant. People in Asia eat them. They can be fresh or dried. Some people eat them as a snack. They taste sweet. Do you like sweet snacks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGolden algae
Golden algae live in fresh water. They look like gold. They can swim with tiny tails. Some grow in small groups. They help the water stay healthy. We can find them in ponds. Do you like to look at ponds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGolden jackal
The golden jackal is a wild dog. It lives in many places. Its fur can be yellow or tan. It likes to live near water. This dog can eat fruit and bugs. It is a very smart animal. Do you like wild dogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGolden mole
The golden mole lives in the dirt. It has strong claws for digging. It uses these to move through the ground. This helps it find food to eat. It is a very busy animal. Do you like to dig in the dirt?
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