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.
The golden pheasant is a bright bird. The males have red and gold feathers. They live in the woods. They like to eat seeds and bugs. They can run fast on the ground. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Golden Retriever is a friendly dog. It has a soft, gold coat. This dog loves to play with people. It can be a great pet for you. Do you like dogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe goliath frog is a very big frog. It lives near waterfalls. It has green and orange skin. This frog is hard to find now. We must help them stay safe. Do you like big frogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are very big bugs. They live in warm forests. They eat fruit and tree juice. They have strong claws to climb trees. Some have horns on their heads. Do you want to see a big bug?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese animals were like old elephants. They lived a long time ago. They had long teeth called tusks. Some had tusks on their bottom jaws. They ate plants to stay strong. Do you like elephants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a bright butterfly. It has yellow or white wings. It likes to hide near green leaves. This helps it stay safe. It sleeps in the woods during winter. Do you like butterflies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome fish have small mouths. They do not have teeth. These fish live in salt water. They also live in fresh water. They can tell if a friend is hurt. This helps them stay safe. Do you like to swim?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSmall fish live in the deep sea. They have tiny, pointy teeth. They make their own light. This helps them talk to friends. They are very hard to find. Do you like deep sea fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA gooseberry is a small fruit. It can be red or green. Many animals like to eat them. You can eat them in a pie. They taste very good! Have you ever seen one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSmall bumps can grow on your skin. They happen when you are cold. They also happen when you feel big feelings. Tiny muscles pull your hair up. This can make you feel warm. Have you ever felt them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe goosefish lives in the sea. It has a flat head. It uses a small part of its fin to trick food. It stays on the sea floor. Many people catch these fish. Do you like to look at fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA gopher lives in the dirt. It digs long tunnels. It has big cheeks to hold food. These cheeks work like little pockets. The gopher eats roots and plants. It stays under the ground. Can you find a gopher hole?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Gorgonops was a big animal. It lived a long time ago. It had very long teeth. These teeth helped it hunt for food. It could run fast on its legs. It lived in a place called Africa. Do you think it was scary?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese animals had long teeth. They looked like big cats. They lived a long time ago. They helped hunt for food. It is cool to learn about them! Can you imagine a big cat with long teeth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCotton plants grow soft stuff. We use it for clothes. It comes from a small pod. This helps us stay warm. It is very useful. Do you like soft clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTree cotton is a small plant. It grows in India and Sri Lanka. The plant has purple branches. It makes soft white cotton. We use this cotton to make clothes. It is very useful. Do you like wearing soft clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis plant makes cotton. It grows in many places. We use it to make clothes. Most cotton in the world comes from it. It is a very useful plant. Do you wear cotton clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Gottfried loved nature. He was a doctor. He looked at tiny things with a tool. He helped us see how eyes work. He also studied how living things change. Do you like to look at bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe rainbow finch is a bright bird. It lives in Australia. It has many colors like red and green. These birds eat seeds for food. They are very pretty to see. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGourami are fish from Asia. They live in warm water. Some can gulp air to breathe. They have bright colors. Many dads help take care of the babies. They are very smart. Do you like colorful fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny parts on your cells act like ears. They listen for things outside. They help you smell and taste. They even help you see. These parts help your body work. Do you wonder how they work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, an ape lived. It lived in a place called Europe. We found its old teeth in the dirt. These teeth help us learn about it. It might be a very old relative of us. Do you like looking at old bones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are small seeds. They grow in West Africa. They taste like black pepper. They can help make food taste good. Gorillas love to eat them too. Do you like spicy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny germs have two skins. This skin helps them stay safe. It keeps bad things out. These germs live everywhere on Earth. They can even make us sick. Can you find them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny germs are purple. They have a thick skin. This skin helps them stay strong. This helps us know what they are. Can you see the purple color?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoctors use colors to see tiny germs. Some germs turn purple. Other germs turn pink. This helps doctors know how to help you. It is like a magic trick for science! Can you see the colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe red rock crab lives by the sea. It likes to hide in the rocks. Some are red or pink. They can leap to stay safe. These crabs are very fast. Can you see them run? They are fun to watch!
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe grass carp is a big fish. It lives in rivers and lakes. It loves to eat green plants. This helps keep the water clean. It is a very fast grower. Do you like to see fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe grass snake is a long animal. It has a yellow ring on its neck. It likes to swim in the water. It eats frogs and toads. These snakes help us by eating pests. Do you like snakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA grave is a special place. It is where people go after they die. People often go to cemeteries to visit. A stone may mark the spot. It helps us remember. Have you seen a stone marker?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe gray fox is a small animal. It lives in many woods. It has a black stripe on its tail. This fox can even climb trees! It eats fruit and small animals. Can you spot a fox in the trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe gray whale is a big animal. It lives in the sea. It has gray skin with white spots. These whales swim a long way each year. They help us learn about the ocean. Do you like big whales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe great auk was a big bird. It lived by the cold ocean. It had a black back and white belly. It could swim well but could not fly. This bird is gone now. Do you like birds that swim?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe kudu is a large animal. It lives in Africa. It has stripes on its body. These stripes help it hide. It likes to eat leaves and fruit. Do you like fruit too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis bird lives near water. It likes muddy places. The mothers are big and bright. The fathers stay with the eggs. They help the babies grow. It is a busy bird! Can you see its colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrebes are birds that love water. They swim and dive very well. They use their big feet to move. These birds can even dance on the water. It is fun to watch them! Can you swim like a bird?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGV Black helped fix teeth. He was a tooth doctor. He made new tools for work. He also made a way to fill holes in teeth. His work helps us today. Do you brush your teeth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Greenland shark lives in cold water. It is a very big shark. This shark can live for a long time. It can live for hundreds of years! It stays deep in the ocean. It is a very slow swimmer. Can you imagine living…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe green pheasant is a bird. It lives in Japan. The males have green feathers. They eat seeds and bugs. This bird is a symbol of peace. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe green sea turtle lives in the sea. It likes to eat green grass under the water. This turtle has big flippers to swim. It can live for a long time. We must help keep them safe. Do you like turtles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGregory was a smart scientist. He studied how bodies work. He helped make a pill. This pill helps people plan for babies. It changed how families live. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese fish live in deep, dark water. They have big heads and big eyes. Their bodies end in a thin tail. This tail looks like a rat tail. They can live for many years. Do you like deep sea fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big zebra. It has many thin stripes. It has very large ears. It lives in dry places. It can go days without water. We must help them stay safe. Do you like zebras?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis bird is a large crane. It has a gold crown on its head. It has a red throat. It lives in Africa. The bird eats seeds and bugs. It can even sleep in trees! Do you like to dance like this bird?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe greyhound is a fast dog. It has long legs. It can run very fast. They are gentle and kind. They make good pets. Do you like fast dogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis bird is a wild chicken. It lives in the woods in India. The males have pretty grey feathers. They like to eat seeds and bugs. They can fly up into trees. Can you hear their loud calls?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe greylag goose is a big bird. It has grey feathers. It has an orange beak. It has pink legs. These birds live in many places. They like to eat grass. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a grey parrot. It lives in the forest. It has a red tail. It can talk like us! We can learn from them. Can you say hello?
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