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This mushroom grows near old trees. It looks like a bird's nest. People can cook and eat it. It has gray and brown tops. It grows in many places. It is fun to find! Do you like to look for mushrooms?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe grizzly is a big bear. It has brown fur. Some fur looks grey. It has a hump on its back. These bears live in the wild. They can be very large. Do you like big bears?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe groin is part of your body. It is where your belly meets your leg. It has muscles that help you move. These muscles help your legs stay close. It can sometimes feel sore. We must be kind to our bodies. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, there was a banana. It had a very thick skin. This helped it stay safe on ships. But a sickness made it go away. Now we eat a different kind. Do you like bananas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGround beetles are small bugs. They live in many places. They like to hunt for food. Some can even spray a bad smell. This helps them stay safe. They are very helpful to us. Do you like bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe groundhog is a big squirrel. It lives in a hole in the ground. It eats green plants and clover. The groundhog can whistle to stay safe. It is a busy digger. Do you like to dig in the dirt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are large birds. They live on the ground. They eat bugs and snakes. They live in Africa. These birds are very big. Can you see them walk? They are so cool!
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome birds live on the ground. They live in a place called Madagascar. These birds dig holes for nests. They hunt for bugs and lizards. They are very shy. Can you hear them hoot?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome sloths lived on the ground. They were very big. Some were as big as elephants. They ate plants for food. They had long, strong claws. They are gone now. Do you think they were slow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGround squirrels live on the ground. They dig deep holes to stay safe. They like to eat nuts and seeds. They also eat small bugs. Many live together in a group. Can you spot one in the grass?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA grove is a group of trees. They grow close together. Many trees live there. They help plants and animals stay safe. It is a special place. Do you like to walk in the trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrunya was a kind doctor. She helped many children. She was the first to study how some kids think. This work helps us today. She was very smart. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIce bugs love the cold. They live on snowy mountains. They do not have wings. They like to hide under snow. These bugs need the ice to stay safe. Can you find them in the snow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuans are many kinds of birds. They live in warm lands. Some live in South America. They are very special to see. We can learn about them. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSmall bits help build your body. These bits are in you. They help you grow. They also make some things shine. Like a pearl! Do you like things that shimmer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuano is bird and bat poop. It comes from many birds. It also comes from bats in caves. It helps plants grow big. It is like food for the dirt. It is very useful. Do you like to garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA guide dog helps people walk. The dog leads the way. It helps them stay safe. This dog is a good friend. It helps people go places. Do you like dogs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuillemots are birds that live by the sea. They live on high cliffs. Some have white bellies. Others have black bellies. Their eggs look like pears. The baby birds jump from the cliffs. They bounce on the ground! Can…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe guitarfish is a flat fish. It lives in warm water. It looks like a guitar. It hides in the sand. It eats worms and crabs. This fish is very cool. Can you find one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour gums are in your mouth. They sit around your teeth. They help keep your teeth safe. Healthy gums are pink. They feel firm to your touch. Do you brush your teeth every day?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA gun can shoot a small object. This object can hurt a person. It can cause a lot of bleeding. This is a very serious thing. Doctors work hard to help. Can you stay safe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuy was a doctor long ago. He helped many people stay well. He wrote a big book about healing. He even helped kings and leaders. His work helped others learn to be doctors. Can you imagine being a doctor?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome fish use tiny sparks. They live in warm rivers. These fish have long bodies. They swim with a long fin. This helps them find food. It also helps them talk. Can you imagine being electric?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe center of a flower is special. It makes seeds and fruit. This part helps new plants grow. It is like a tiny home for seeds. Do you like eating fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe gyrfalcon is a big bird. It lives in the cold north. Some are white. Some are dark brown. They hunt for food like birds and small animals. They are very strong. Do you like big birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA giant bird once lived in the islands. It was a very big eagle. It was much larger than birds today. It hunted big birds for food. Now these eagles are gone. Do you think it was a scary bird?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHabesha is a name for many people. They live in high lands. They have a long history. This name helps them feel close. It is a special way to belong. Do you know many people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA habit is something you do often. You do it without thinking. You might brush your teeth every day. Some habits help us stay healthy. Do you have a habit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnimals need homes to live. Sometimes these homes are lost. People change the land. They build big cities. They make farms for food. This makes it hard for animals. Where do the animals go?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnimals need big homes to live. Sometimes, homes get cut into small bits. Roads or farms can break them up. This makes it hard for animals to move. It is hard to find food. Can you help keep homes big?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome dinosaurs had flat faces. They looked like ducks. They ate plants for food. These big animals lived long ago. They walked on four legs. They also walked on two legs. Do you like dinosaurs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people bleed for a long time. Their blood does not stop bleeding fast. This can happen after a bump. It can cause big bruises. It is hard to stop the bleeding. Do you know how blood stops?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny germs live in our bodies. Some of these germs can make us sick. They can make your lungs feel bad. A shot helps keep you safe. We can stay healthy together. Do you wash your hands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very old fish. It lived in the sea long ago. It had four eyes to see. It was a fast swimmer. This fish helps us learn about life. Do you like old fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny hairs in your ear help you hear. They feel sounds moving in the ear. This helps your brain know what you hear. They are very important for your ears. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSmall parts in your skin grow hair. These parts live under your skin. They make your hair grow long. Hair helps keep you warm. It also protects you from the sun. Do you have hair on your head?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes hair falls out. It can fall from your head. It can fall from your body. This can happen to many people. It is okay to feel sad. Do you have lots of hair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHake are fish that live in the sea. They like to stay in deep water. At night, they swim to shallow water. They find food on the bottom. Hake can live for a long time. Do you like to swim in the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese fish have long mouths. They live in warm water. They swim near the top. Some can even jump and glide! They are fun to see. Can you find a fish with a long mouth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, tiny animals lived in the sea. They had hard plates on their bodies. These plates worked like armor. This helped them stay safe. We find their shells in rocks today. Can you find them in a book?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny things live in salt. They like very salty water. They can be red or purple. They use light to make food. They help us make food too. Can you find salt in your kitchen?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese small bugs live on the sea. They skip on top of the water. They use long legs to move. They eat tiny things in the ocean. They are very cool to see! Can you find them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe hamadryas baboon is a monkey. It lives in dry, rocky places. Some live in Africa. Some live in Arabia. The males have silver hair. The females are brown. They live in big groups. Do you like monkeys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou have muscles on the back of your leg. They help you move. These muscles help you walk and run. They also help you jump. They help your knee bend. Can you feel them in your leg?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA doctor named Hanaoka lived in Japan. He helped people who were sick. He made a special drink from plants. This drink helped people sleep during surgery. It helped them not feel pain. He was a very brave doctor. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMost people use one hand more. They use it to write. This hand is often faster. Some people use their left hand. Most people use their right hand. It is a special way to work. Do you have a favorite hand?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe handfish lives in the sea. It has fins that look like hands. It uses them to walk on the bottom. These fish are slow. Some of them are hard to find. Do you want to see them walk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis liquid kills tiny germs. It can be a gel or a foam. It helps keep us healthy. You use it when soap is not there. It is very handy! Do you use it to clean your hands?
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