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The roof of your mouth is special. It keeps your food and air apart. Part of it is hard. Part of it is soft. This helps you make sounds. It helps you talk. Can you feel it with your tongue?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how we grew. They look at old bones. They also look at old tools. This helps us learn about our past. It is very cool to see. Do you like old things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe look for old plants. They are fossils. They hide in rocks. These fossils tell us about the past. They help us see how the world was. Can you find a leaf?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a small wild cat. It has very thick fur. This fur keeps it warm in the cold. It lives in rocky places. It likes to hide in holes. Can you see its round ears?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA palomino is a special horse. It has a gold coat. The mane and tail are white. These horses look like gold coins. They are very pretty to see. Do you like gold horses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoctors use their hands to help you. They feel your body to stay healthy. They check for bumps or pain. This helps them find out why you feel sick. It is a very smart way to help. Can you feel a bump on your arm?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny bugs look like little whips. They have a long tail with hairs. These bugs live in damp dirt. They hide under wet rocks. They do not have eyes. Can you find one in the mud?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA part in your belly gets sick. It is called the pancreas. It sits behind your stomach. Sometimes cells grow too fast there. This can make you feel bad. Doctors help people feel better. Do you know where your belly is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese pink shrimp live in cold water. They like to stay deep down. They eat many small things. People like to eat them for food. They help us in many ways. Can you find them in a store?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome plants live in warm places. They have very long leaves. Some leaves have sharp edges. People use them for food. We can also make mats from them. Do you like plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePando is one big tree. It looks like many trees. But they are all one. They share roots in the ground. It is very, very large. It helps the land. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChimps and bonobos are smart apes. They live in the jungle. They like to eat fruit. They use sticks as tools. They are very close to us. Do you like fruit too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBig cats are very cool. They are some of the largest cats. You can see lions and tigers. They can make a loud roar. Some cats make soft sounds too. Do you like big cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome big cats can have babies together. A lion and a tiger can make a liger. This happens mostly in zoos. These cats are very special. They look like both parents. Do you like big cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe cave lion was a big cat. It lived a long time ago. They had grey fur. It was very thick and warm. They lived in cold places. Do you like big cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese were old animals. They lived a long time ago. Some were small like a dog. Others were very big. They liked to eat plants. Do you like plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe papeda is a fruit. It grows in warm places. The fruit is very bitter. People use the skin for food. It helps make new fruits. Can you find a citrus fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA giant animal lived long ago. It was very big. It had a long neck. It ate leaves from trees. It lived in many places. We can see its bones today. Do you think it was tall?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA tiny living thing was found. It lives deep in the sea. It is very special and unique. It is not like other things. We only found one of them. Can you find it in the dark sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA parakeet is a small bird. It has a long tail. These birds like to eat seeds. Many people keep them as pets. They are very fun to watch. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome animals grow to look alike. They are not close kin. They live in different places. They change to fit their homes. This helps them live well. Can you find two things that look the same?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people cannot move their muscles. This can happen to parts of the body. It can happen to all of the body. It can happen for a short time. It can also last a long time. Do you know how your body moves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleParamedics help people who are hurt. They work in big ambulances. They go to help you fast. They can help at home or on the road. They are very brave. Do you want to be a helper?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people feel very scared. They think others are mean to them. They may think people are watching. This feeling can come from fear. It can make it hard to trust. Do you feel safe with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people feel very unsure of others. They may think people are mean. They watch for signs of danger. This can make them feel lonely. It is hard for them to trust. Do you know how to be a good friend?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a special group lived in Africa. They had very big teeth. They lived in bushy lands. These teeth helped them eat food. We find their bones in the ground. It is a big puzzle! Do you like old bones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a new friend lived in Africa. This friend had very big teeth. They used those teeth to eat plants. They lived in green woods. It was a busy life. Can you imagine eating like that?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, these people lived. They had very strong jaws. They ate plants and roots. This helped them stay strong. We find their bones in caves. Can you find a cave?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there were old reptiles. They lived in the water. Some were very big. Some could walk on two legs. They are all gone now. Do you like old bones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big dinosaur. It has a long tube on its head. This tube helps it make sounds. It eats plants like leaves and twigs. We can learn so much about it. Do you like dinosaurs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny things live in other bodies. They take food from their host. This can make a person feel sick. They can come from bad food or water. It is good to wash your hands. Do you like to stay healthy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny bugs are in a big group. They live in soil or wood. Some of them are ticks. Ticks can live on animals. These bugs help us in many ways. Can you find a tiny bug?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome wasps lay eggs on bugs. The eggs hatch inside the bug. The baby wasps eat the bug for food. This helps farmers by eating pests. Do you like bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body has a way to rest. It helps you digest your food. It helps you make tears. It even makes your mouth wet. This helps you stay calm. Do you feel calm now?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou have tiny parts in your neck. They are very small. They help your body stay strong. They keep your bones healthy. They also help your muscles work. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, big lizards lived on Earth. They were very large. They had hard bumps on their skin. This helped them stay safe. They ate plants for food. Do you think they were heavy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour brain has a special part. It helps you feel things. It tells you where your hands are. It helps you know where things are. This part helps you learn. It is very cool! Can you feel your hands move?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePark Dietz is a doctor. He helps people in court. He looks at how people think. This work helps us learn. He is very smart. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLichens are living things. They grow on rocks and trees. They can be green or grey. They help our world. You can find them in many places. Can you find one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a special plant. It looks like grey leaves. It grows on tree bark. Some people use it as a spice. It smells like the earth. Do you like spices?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleParrotfish look like birds. They have mouths like a beak. They eat food from the reef. This helps make white sand. This fish is very helpful. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA partridge is a bird. It lives on the ground. It likes to eat seeds and bugs. These birds can be grey or brown. They are very interesting to see. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThings move in and out of tiny cells. They do not need extra power to move. They just go from where there is a lot to where there is a little. This helps you stay healthy. Can you feel your body working?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are very big hummingbirds. They live high in the mountains. They eat sweet food from flowers. This food gives them energy to fly. They can even glide in the air. Do you like birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou have a bone in your knee. It is called a kneecap. It is shaped like a small dish. This bone helps you move your leg. It keeps your knee safe. Do you feel your kneecap?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny germs can make us sick. Most tiny germs are good. They live on our skin. Some can get inside our bodies. They can make us feel bad. We must stay healthy. Do you wash your hands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tiny germs live in our bellies. Most of them are good. But some can make us sick. They can hide in food or water. This is why we wash our hands. Do you wash your hands before you eat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGerms can move from person to person. They travel in the air. They can hide on things you touch. They can even hide in food. We can stay safe by washing. Do you wash your hands?
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