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These parrots are very bright. They live in trees. They have special tongues. These tongues help them drink from flowers. They also eat soft fruit. It is fun to see them! Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLouise was a wise woman. She helped moms have babies. She worked for a queen. Louise wrote books to help others. She was very good at her job. Do you want to learn more about her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLouis Leakey was a man who loved history. He looked for old things in the ground. He found very old tools and bones. This helped us learn about people. He worked hard to find the truth. Do you like to find old things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLovebirds are small, colorful parrots. They live in Africa. They like to sit with their friends. These birds eat seeds and fruit. They are very sweet. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour back can sometimes feel sore. This pain is in your lower back. It can feel like a dull ache. It can also feel sharp. Most people feel better in a few weeks. Moving a little bit can help. Have you ever had a sore…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuc was a smart scientist. He looked at tiny germs. He found a germ that makes people sick. This helped doctors help us. He won a big prize for his work. Do you like science?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLucy was a very old female. She lived a long time ago. Her bones were found in a place called Ethiopia. She could walk on two legs. This is like how we walk. It is a big find! Do you want to see her bones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Ludolph loved plants. He studied how they grow. He found tiny spaces inside plants. This helps us know more about life. He was a very smart teacher. Do you like to look at plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a special liquid. It helps keep us healthy. It can clean small cuts. It can even clean water. It helps doctors see things. It is very useful. Do you like to stay clean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe luna moth has green wings. It has a white body. The baby moths are also green. They live on trees. These moths are very pretty. Can you see the green wings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLupins are pretty plants. They have many flowers. Some grow in the Americas. Some grow in Africa. People like to grow them. They can even be food. Do you like flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes our bodies get confused. Our body parts fight themselves. This can make us feel tired. It can make skin red. It can make joints hurt. We can take medicine to help. Do you feel better when you rest?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuther Burbank loved plants. He grew many new kinds of food. He made new types of plums and peaches. He even made a special potato. His work helps us eat today. Do you like to eat fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are birds from Africa. They have big heads. Some are small. They eat fruit and bugs. They live in trees. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese plants are very old. They do not have seeds. Instead, they make tiny dust. This dust can even burn! Some people use them for holiday decor. They look like a wolf's paw. Can you find them in the woods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome plants look like moss. They can be very small. Long ago, some grew into huge trees. These trees made the coal we use. They are very old and cool. Do you like looking at plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis plant looks like a tiny tree. It grows on the ground. It has small, green leaves. These leaves cover the stem. It makes tiny dust to grow more. It is fun to see! Do you like green plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a yellow dust. It comes from small plants. It can make big flashes of light. This helps make magic shows look cool. It can even stay dry in water. Do you like magic shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSeed bugs are small bugs. They live all over the world. Most of them eat seeds. Some even eat plant juice. They help us learn about nature. Can you find one in the grass?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a climbing fern. It grows like a vine. It can wrap around things to stay up. Some people use it to make hats. It grows in warm places. Do you like plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA clear liquid flows in your body. It moves through tiny tubes. It carries things like food and helps clean you. This helps you stay well. It is very important! Do you feel strong today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny tubes run through your body. They carry fluid to keep you well. This fluid helps fight germs. The tubes move the fluid along. They use little doors to stop it from going back. Can you feel your body working?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has tiny helpers. They are small and shaped like beans. They help keep you well. They catch bad things in your body. They work hard for you. Do you feel them under your neck?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLynn Margulis was a smart scientist. She studied how tiny life works. She found that small things live together to help each other. This helps our whole world stay healthy. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body needs special bits to grow. These bits help build your body. You get them from food like meat and beans. They help you stay strong. We need them every day. Do you eat healthy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLystrosaurus was a plant eater. It lived a long time ago. It had two big teeth. It could dig in the dirt. It lived in many places. It was very strong. Can you imagine a digging lizard?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMacaws are big, bright birds. They have very long tails. They live in warm forests. Some macaws eat clay from the ground. This helps them stay healthy. They are very pretty to see. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMac was a smart man. He studied tiny germs. He learned how our bodies fight them. This helps us stay well. His work was very good. Do you like science?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome cats had very long teeth. They lived a long time ago. These cats were big. They were not like house cats. They helped hunt for food. Can you imagine a cat with long teeth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Osage orange is a tree. It grows big and strong. It has bumpy fruit. The fruit looks like a yellow orange. People use the wood for bows. It is a very tough tree. Do you like big trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long-necked animal lived long ago. It lived in South America. It was very big. It had three toes on its feet. It ate grass and plants. It could run fast. Do you like big animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a giant prawn. It lives in fresh water. Some prawns have big orange claws. Others have blue claws. Many people eat them for food. They are very big! Do you like to eat prawns?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLife changes in big ways. New kinds of animals appear over a long time. This can make new parts like wings. These changes help life grow. It is a big story of life. Do you like animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny cells live in your body. They act like little guards. They find bad things that make you sick. Then they eat them up. This helps you stay well. Do you have tiny guards too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals are like big cousins. They are called kangaroos. Some live in trees. Some live on rocks. They are fun to see. Do you like these animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese tiny bugs live in big homes. They build mounds out of mud. Some bugs find food. Other bugs carry the food back. They work as a team. Do you like bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe bilby lives in the dry desert. It has very long ears. It also has a long nose. This animal digs deep holes in the sand. It eats bugs and seeds for food. We must help them stay safe. Do you like long ears?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis big bug can make a sound. It lives in old wood. It makes a loud hiss to stay safe. It eats plants and vegetables. You can even keep one as a pet! Do you want to hear it hiss?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there were special snakes. They lived in many places. Some were very, very long. They used their bodies to catch food. These snakes are gone now. We find their bones in the ground. Do you like snakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour brain makes tiny signals. These signals are like small magnets. We use a special helmet to see them. It helps us see how you think. This helps doctors keep you well. Can you feel your brain working?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMagnolias are big trees or bushes. They have large flowers. The flowers smell very good. They can be pink or white. You might see them in a garden. Do you like flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMagnolia plants have pretty flowers. They grow in many warm places. Some have bright red seeds. Birds love to eat these seeds. This helps new plants grow. Do you like pretty flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMagnus Hirschfeld was a doctor. He helped many people. He wanted everyone to be kind. He worked to make life fair. This helped people feel safe. Do you want to help others too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis bird is black and white. It has a long neck. It lives in wet places. It eats grass and seeds. The bird makes a loud sound. Do you like loud birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Maine Coon is a big cat. It has very long fur. This fur keeps the cat warm. It can live in the snow. These cats are very friendly. Do you like big cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis crab lives in the sea. It has long legs. It likes to eat seaweed. It moves to new places in the fall. We can see them in the water. Have you seen a crab before?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome crabs look like spiders. They live in the deep sea. Some are very, very big. They swim and crawl on the bottom. It is fun to see them. Can you find a crab?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA new shot helps kids stay well. It stops a sickness from bugs. This shot keeps many children safe. It is very good news. Can you imagine helping the world? We are so glad it works.
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