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Some people use a special spray. It helps stop bugs. It can stop mosquitoes. It can also help with lice in hair. This spray helps keep us safe. Do you like to stay safe from bugs?
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Malayan tapir
The tapir is a big animal. It lives in the green forest. It has black and white hair. This helps it hide in the trees. It likes to eat leaves. Can you see its white spots?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMalpighiales
Many plants belong to one big group. Some are tall trees. Some are small flowers. They look very different. We can find them in many places. They are all special. Do you like plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaltose
Maltose is a kind of sweet sugar. It comes from plants like grain. This sugar helps seeds grow. It gives our bodies energy too. It is not as sweet as white sugar. Have you ever tasted malt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMalus sieversii
This is a wild apple tree. It lives in warm places. It is the parent of our apples. These trees have big fruit. Their leaves turn red in the fall. Do you like apples?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMamenchisauridae
Some dinosaurs had very long necks. They lived a long time ago. They were very, very big. These giants lived in many places. We can find their bones in the ground. It is fun to learn about them! Do you like big…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMammaliaformes
Long ago, new animals lived. They were like small mice. They had soft fur to stay warm. They also had special teeth for food. These animals are like us. Do you have soft fur too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMammalogy
Some people study animals with fur. They look at how these animals live. They learn how they stay warm. This helps us care for them. It can even help us stay well. Do you have a pet at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMammary gland
Animals make milk for babies. This milk helps them grow. Cows have udders to make milk. Humans have breasts to make milk. It is a special way to feed. Do you know any animals that drink milk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMammutidae
Long ago, big animals lived on Earth. They were like elephants. They had long noses to grab leaves. They had very large teeth for eating. These giants are gone now. Can you imagine seeing one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManakin
These are small birds called manakins. They live in the green woods. Many males have bright colors. They like to eat small fruit. They can dance and jump. It is fun to watch them! Do you like bright birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManatee
A manatee is a big sea animal. It lives in warm water. It eats many green plants. These animals are very slow and kind. Do you like big animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMandible
Your jawbone is in your mouth. It holds your bottom teeth. It helps you chew your food. It also helps you talk. You can move it up and down. You can even move it side to side. Can you feel your chin?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMandibular fracture
Your jaw bone can break. This can happen if you fall. It might hurt to open your mouth. Your teeth may feel strange too. Doctors can help fix the bone. Have you ever hurt your chin?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMandrill
The mandrill is a big monkey. It has a red and blue face. It lives in the green forest. It likes to eat fruit and seeds. This monkey is very colorful! Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManed wolf
The maned wolf is a big dog. It has long, thin legs. Its fur is red and gold. It lives in tall grass. It likes to eat fruit. Can you see its long legs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMangabey
Mangabeys are monkeys from Africa. They live in the wild. Some have hair on their heads. Some have white eyelids. These monkeys are very cool to see. Do you like monkeys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMangosteen
The mangosteen is a tasty fruit. It grows on a tall tree. The fruit has a purple skin. Inside, the white parts are sweet. It tastes good to us. Do you like sweet fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMangrove crab
These crabs live in trees by the sea. They eat dead leaves. They dig holes in the mud. This helps the trees grow. These crabs are very busy! Do you like crabs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMangrove forest
Mangrove trees grow by the sea. They live in warm places. Their roots look like stilts. These roots help stop big waves. They also give homes to small fish. The trees help keep the land safe. Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManilkara zapota
The sapodilla is a big tree. It grows in warm places. It has sweet fruit to eat. The bark makes gum for chewing. This tree can live a long time. Do you like sweet fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManot 1
Long ago, people lived in caves. One old bone was found in a cave. It is a part of a skull. This bone is very old. It helps us learn about early people. It is a big find! Do you like old bones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMantella
These are bright frogs. They live on a big island. They have many colors like red and blue. These colors help keep them safe. They are very small. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMantis shrimp
The mantis shrimp lives in the sea. It has very strong claws. Some use them to smash shells. Others use them to grab food. These shrimp have bright colors. They see many colors. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMantophasmatidae
These bugs are called gladiators. They live in hot places. They do not have wings. They eat other small bugs. They feel the ground to talk. Can you find a bug?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManx cat
The Manx is a special cat. It comes from an island. These cats have no tail. Some have just a tiny bit. They are very good at hunting. Do you like these cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMara (mammal)
The mara is a large rodent. They live in South America. They look like long-legged rabbits. They can run very fast. They stay with one mate for life. Do you want to see them run?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarattiaceae
Some ferns are very big. They have huge leaves. Some can grow very long. Some even have parts we can eat. These plants are special. Do you like big plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarcello Malpighi
Marcello Malpighi was a wise man. He looked at tiny things. He used a tool to see them. He saw how blood moves in us. He also looked at plants and bugs. He helped us learn so much. Do you like to look at tiny things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMargaret Floy Washburn
Margaret was a smart woman. She loved to study how animals act. She was the first woman to get a big degree in this work. She also loved her cats. She learned many things about them. Do you like cats too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarginocephalia
Some dinosaurs had bony edges on their heads. These edges could be for show. Some had thick heads like helmets. Others had big horns and frills. They mostly ate plants. Do you like dinosaurs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarguerite Davis
Marguerite Davis was a smart scientist. She helped find things in food. These things help us stay healthy. She worked with many rats. Her work helps us know what to eat. Do you like to eat healthy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaria Sibylla Merian
Maria loved bugs. She drew them in books. She saw how they change. She looked at tiny eggs and worms. This helped us learn about them. Do you like bugs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarine coastal ecosystem
The land meets the sea. This is the coast. Many fish live here. It helps keep our water clean. It also keeps the land safe. It is a busy place! Do you like the beach?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarine ecosystem
The ocean is very big. It has salty water. Many animals live there. Some live in deep water. Others live near the land. We need the ocean to stay healthy. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarine hatchetfish
The hatchetfish lives in the deep sea. It has a thin body. It looks like a tool for chopping. It can make its own light. This light helps it hide from big fish. Do you like the deep ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarine iguana
The marine iguana lives in the sea. It swims to find food. It eats green plants in the water. These lizards live on islands. They like to sit on warm rocks. Do you like to swim in the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarine life
Many things live in the sea. Some are big like whales. Some are too small to see. They live in salt water. This helps our whole world. Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarine mammal
Some animals live in the sea. They find food in the water. Some stay in the sea all day. Others go to land to rest. They are very important to our world. Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarjoram
Marjoram is a green plant. It smells very sweet. People use it in food. It helps make soup taste good. It can grow in a pot. Do you like herbs in your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarkhor
The markhor is a wild goat. It lives in high mountains. It has big, curly horns. These horns look like screws. These goats live in groups. They like to eat plants. Do you like big horns?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarmoset
Marmosets are small monkeys. They live in big trees. They eat fruit and bugs. They live with their family. They help take care of babies. They use sounds to talk. Do you like monkeys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarsupial mole
The marsupial mole lives in the dirt. It stays underground most of the time. It has big claws to dig. These claws help it move through sand. The mole has very soft hair. It is a small animal. Can you imagine living…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMartinus Beijerinck
A man named Martinus studied tiny life. He found things too small to see. He found how plants get food from the soil. This helps plants grow big and strong. He was a great teacher. Do you like to learn about tiny things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMary Leakey
Mary Leakey found old bones. She looked in the dirt. She found many new animals. Her work helps us learn. She was a great leader. Do you like to dig for treasures?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMary Louisa Armitt
Louie was a smart woman. She loved birds and music. She also loved to write books. Louie gave books to a library. Now many people can read them. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMary Mallon
Mary was a cook. She lived in a big city. Mary had tiny germs in her body. These germs made other people sick. She did not feel sick herself. This was hard for everyone. Do you know how to stay healthy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMary Seacole
Mary Seacole was a kind nurse. She helped people feel better. She used plants to make medicine. She even helped sick soldiers in a war. Mary was very brave. She worked hard to help everyone. Do you like helping people?
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