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The Cerrado is a big land in Brazil. It has many plants and animals. Some birds and mammals live only there. It has a wet time and a dry time. This place is very special to our world. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome worms live inside other animals. They look like long ribbons. These worms take food from the host. They use a head to hold on tight. This helps them stay safe. Can you imagine living inside a tummy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhales and dolphins live in the sea. They swim with big tails. They must come up for air. They eat fish and other food. They are very smart animals. Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA chameleon is a cool lizard. It can change its color. It uses its color to hide. It also uses color to talk. This lizard is very neat! Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChanterelles are bright mushrooms. They can be yellow or orange. They grow in the woods. They smell like fruit. People like to eat them in food. Do you like mushrooms?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany fish live in rivers. Some are big. Some are very small. Some have bright colors. You might see them in a tank. They are fun to watch! Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChard is a green leafy food. It has big leaves. The stems can be red or yellow. It is very good for you. You can eat it in a soup. Do you like green food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are green plants in the water. They live in lakes and ponds. Some look like tiny green strings. Others look like small stems. They are like the first plants on Earth. They help us know how plants began. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe cheetah is a fast cat. It has black spots on its fur. It can run very fast. This helps it catch food. It lives in many warm places. We can learn so much about them. Can you run fast like a cheetah?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany small animals are in this group. Some live in the sea. Some live on land. Spiders and scorpions are here. They have little pincers to eat. They are very cool! Can you find a spider?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleScientists use tools to study life. They use tiny bits of stuff to see how cells work. This helps us learn about our bodies. It is very cool to see! Do you want to be a scientist too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA cherry is a small fruit. It grows on a tree. Some are sweet. Some are sour. They are good to eat. Do you like cherries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChestnut trees grow big and tall. They grow nuts that we eat. These nuts are very yummy. Animals like squirrels love them too. They are good for us. Do you like to eat nuts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChickenpox is a sickness. It makes itchy red spots. These spots can be on your face. They can be on your back too. It can make you feel tired. Do you know someone with spots? Stay safe and wash your hands.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA chickpea is a small seed. It grows on a plant. The plant has white flowers. We eat these seeds for food. They help us grow strong. Do you like to eat peas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChicory is a plant with blue flowers. It has long roots. People can eat the leaves. You can also drink the roots. They taste like coffee. It is a very useful plant. Do you like blue flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChili peppers are small fruits. They can be red or green. Some are very hot to eat. They add spice to our food. We use them in many meals. Do you like spicy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe ghost shark is a fish. It lives in deep water. It has a soft body. This fish looks like it is flying. It has large teeth to eat. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe chimp is a smart ape. It lives in the green woods. Chimps use sticks as tools. They can even use rocks. They are very close to us. Can you find a chimp in a book?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article{ "text":“Many bugs have hard shells. These shells help them stay safe. The shells are made of a tough stuff. It is in crabs and shrimp too. This tough stuff helps them grow. Can you find a bug with a hard shell?”",…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreen parts of leaves use light. They catch light from the sun. This helps them make food. This makes the air we breathe. It is very helpful! Do you like green plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreen algae live in water. They are very green. They can be tiny or big. They help our world. Do you like the green sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny germs can make you sick. They live in bad water. They can also be in food. This makes you lose much water. You must drink clean water. Staying clean helps us stay well. Can you wash your hands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny living things live in water. Some look like big plants. They can make food from light. They also help us breathe. They make the air we breathe. Can you find them in the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMums are pretty flowers. They bloom in the fall. They can be red, white, or yellow. Some people drink them in tea. They make the world look bright. Do you like these flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe cicada is a loud bug. It lives in trees. It eats plant juice. The bugs sing very loud songs. You can hear them in the summer. Do you hear them sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany fish are called cichlids. They live in many waters. Some are very small. Some are very big. They have many bright colors. We can keep some in tanks. Do you like colorful fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThistles are pretty plants. They have pink or purple flowers. Many bugs like to visit them. Birds love to eat their seeds. Some people even eat them for food. They help the world stay healthy. Do you like flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCitrus are tasty fruits. They grow on trees. Some are sweet and some are sour. They help us stay healthy. We love to eat them! Do you like oranges?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClaude Bernard was a man of science. He studied how bodies work. He found how the liver makes food. This helps us stay healthy. He was a very smart man. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals live in the water. They can be jellyfish or coral. They have tiny stingers to catch food. These stingers work like small harpoons. They are very old animals. We can find them in the sea. Do you like the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLadybugs are small beetles. They live all over the world. Many are red with black spots. This helps them stay safe. They eat tiny bugs to help plants. They are very helpful. Do you like ladybugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA cockatoo is a big bird. It has a funny crest on its head. They can be white, black, or grey. They like to eat seeds and fruit. You might see them in trees. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCockroaches are small bugs. They live all over the world. Some like it hot. Some like it cold. They can be very tough. They have lived for a long time. Can you find one in a book?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe coconut comes from a tall tree. It grows in warm places. The fruit has a hard shell. Inside, there is yummy food. It also has juice to drink. We use it for many things. Do you like coconut?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCod are fish that live in the sea. They like cold water. Some cod are very big. We eat cod for food. It is white and tasty. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe coelacanth is a special fish. It lives deep in the sea. People thought these fish were gone. But they are still here! They have been around a long time. They are very cool to see. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour mind helps you learn. It helps you know things. It lets you see and hear. It helps you remember. This helps you play and grow. It is very cool! How do you learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome flowers bloom in the fall. They grow from parts under the ground. These flowers can be very pretty. But do not eat them. They can make you sick. Do you like fall flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCollard is a green plant. It has big leaves. People cook the leaves for food. They taste good in the cold. You can eat them in a soup. Do you like green food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people see colors in a new way. They might not see red or green well. This can happen from birth. It is not a bad thing. They just see the world differently. Do you see many colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes cells in the body grow too fast. This can happen in the gut. It can make a person feel sick. Doctors can help people stay well. They check the body to keep us safe. Do you like to stay healthy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe see many colors. Our eyes catch light. This light helps us see. It shows us red and blue. It helps us find food. Color is so fun! What is your favorite color?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoves and pigeons are birds. They live all over the world. Some are big and some are small. They eat seeds and fruit. They are very good at flying. Do you see them in your yard?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe myna is a brown bird. It has a black head. It has yellow legs. It likes to live near people. These birds can sing well. Do you like to hear birds sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe nightingale is a small bird. It has a brown body. The male bird sings a beautiful song. He often sings at night. This song helps him find a mate. Can you hear his song?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe pheasant is a pretty bird. It lives in many places. Some have bright colors. Others are plain brown. They are fun to see. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe quail is a small bird. It lives on the ground. It likes to eat seeds and bugs. You might hear its song first. It is hard to see! Can you hear it chirp?
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