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Peter was a man who loved nature. He went on long trips. He looked for new plants and animals. He found many things we did not know about. His work helps us learn today. Do you like to look at bugs or birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a lovely white flower. It is called a moon orchid. It grows on trees in wet woods. It has thick green leaves. You can grow it in your home. Do you like white flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany small animals live in trees. They are called possums and gliders. Some are very tiny. Others are big. They like to come out at night. They eat plants and bugs. Do you like to look at animals at night?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, tiny bugs lived on Earth. They looked like mites or harvestmen. These bugs are now gone. We find their marks in old rocks. They lived in places like Europe. Do you like looking for old bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are your finger bones. They are inside your hands. They are also in your toes. These bones help you grab things. They help you move your hands. Can you wiggle your fingers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe phalarope is a small bird. It has a long, thin beak. It swims in circles to find food. The mother bird is big and bright. The father bird stays to care for the babies. Can you see them swim?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese ants are very small. They are light yellow. They like to live in warm buildings. They use smells to find food. Some ants even help the group. Can you see how tiny they are?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMedicine helps our bodies. It can change how we feel. It works in many ways. It can help us feel better. It is very smart. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body is special. It has a tiny plan inside. This plan helps you grow. It also tells your body how to use medicine. Doctors can look at your plan. This helps them pick the best medicine for you. Does your body…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA pharmacy is a special shop. It sells medicine to help you. A smart helper works there. They can tell you how to use your medicine. They help you stay well. Do you know where a pharmacy is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour throat is a busy place. It helps you breathe. It also moves food to your tummy. A little flap keeps food out of your lungs. This helps you stay safe. Do you feel your throat when you swallow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany birds live on the ground. They include chickens and turkeys. Some are very bright and pretty. They eat seeds and bugs. These birds help us by giving food. Do you like these birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePheasants are beautiful birds. Some have very bright colors. Male birds are often big and pretty. They like to eat seeds and berries. They also eat small bugs. Can you find a pheasant?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAll living things look special. Your body has many parts. You have a certain color or shape. The world around you helps change you. It is fun to see how we grow. What do you look like?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhilip Henry Gosse loved nature. He studied many bugs and birds. He even made the first fish tanks. He drew beautiful pictures of sea life. His books helped people see the world. Do you like to look at bugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhilip is a doctor. He helps keep kids safe. He looks for bad things in the air and water. He wants kids to be healthy. His work helps many people. Do you like to stay healthy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Philippine eagle is a big bird. It lives in the green forests. This bird has brown and white feathers. It is the national bird. It needs trees to stay safe. Can you see its big beak?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlants have tiny tubes inside. These tubes move food. The food goes to the roots. It also goes to the fruit. This helps the plant grow big. Do you like fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome spiders have very long legs. They live in dark corners. They build messy webs to catch food. These spiders can shake their webs fast. They do this to stay safe. Do you see them in your house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a daddy long-legs spider. It has very long legs. It lives in dark corners of your house. It helps you by eating other spiders. These spiders are not scary to us. Do you see them in your room?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome spiders like to wander. They live in the jungle. They hide under logs or plants. They can be found near bananas. They are very fast. Do you like spiders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSmall worms live in the sea. They build tiny tubes for homes. They use a crown of arms to eat. This helps them stay safe. They are very small. Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA giant bird lived long ago. It lived in South America. This bird could not fly. It had very strong legs. It could run very fast. It had a big beak. Can you imagine a bird that big?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny parts make up your cells. These parts act like a skin. They help keep your cells safe. They also help your brain work well. These parts are in you right now! Do you have tiny parts too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny parts in your eyes see light. They catch light to make a picture. This helps us see the world. It helps us see colors, too. We use them every day. Do you like to see bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a tall grass. It grows in wet ground. It can grow very high. You can even eat it. It can be used for roofs. Do you like tall grass?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome bugs look like green leaves. They live in warm places. They hide from hungry animals. They rock back and forth in the wind. This helps them stay safe. Can you find them in a tree?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA life tree shows how things are related. It looks like a tree with many branches. These branches show how living things change. It helps us see how we are all linked. It is a neat way to learn! Do you like trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNature has many groups. These groups help us learn. Some groups are for animals. Some groups are for plants. We use these groups to study life. It helps us see how things are alike. Do you like to sort things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMoving your body is fun. You can walk or clean. It helps your heart stay strong. It also helps your mind. Moving is good for you. What is your favorite way to move?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people look very pretty. We like seeing them. We might think they are kind, too. This can help us make friends. It is a fun thing to see. Do you like to smile?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome trees have very hard seeds. They look like white ivory. People use them to make beads. This helps keep elephants safe. It also helps the forest. Do you like wearing beads?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome plants have dark berries. They grow in many places. Birds love to eat them. The berries are dark purple. These plants can be small or tall. Some even grow like trees! Do you like berries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA tiny germ can hurt plants. It makes spots on leaves. It can make potatoes rot. This is bad for food. We need healthy plants to eat. Do you like potatoes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny plants float in the sea. They live where the sun shines. They make the air we breathe. They are food for fish. We need them to live. Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlants can help clean up the earth. They take bad things from the dirt. The roots soak them up. This helps keep our water safe. It is a kind way to help. Can you find a green plant today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese were big reptiles from long ago. They lived near the water. They had long noses. Some had very strong teeth. They look like crocodiles. Do you like big lizards?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big green tree. It has long, pointy leaves. It grows very tall. Some people use it for a Christmas tree. It can live for a long time. Do you like trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe white spruce is a tall tree. It stays green all year. It grows in cold places. These trees can live a long time. They make small seeds. Can you find one in the woods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe black spruce is a small tree. It lives in many cold places. It has dark green needles. These trees make tiny cones. We use the wood for things like chopsticks. It is a very cool tree! Do you like trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe red spruce is a tall tree. It has thin, green needles. These needles feel sharp. The tree can live for a long time. It makes small, red cones. We can use the wood for paper. Do you like trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Sitka spruce is a very big tree. It grows near the ocean. It has sharp, green needles. These trees can grow very tall. They help many birds and animals. Do you like big trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany birds live in trees. Some are like woodpeckers. They have special feet. Two toes point forward. Two toes point back. This helps them climb. They eat bugs and fruit. Do you like to climb trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePierre Fauchard was a doctor. He helped people with their teeth. He wrote a big book about teeth. He made tools to fix them. This helps us have healthy smiles. Do you brush your teeth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe pigeon pea is a plant. It grows small seeds. These seeds are good food for us. Many people eat them in warm places. They help the soil stay healthy too. Do you like to eat peas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe pika is a small animal. It lives in cold mountains. It looks like a round rabbit. It hides food under rocks. This helps it eat in winter. Do you like cold snow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, a tiny animal lived in the sea. It was shaped like a leaf. It swam through the water like an eel. This animal was a very early relative of us. It is a special find from a rock. Can you find it in the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePilates is a way to move. It helps your body stay strong. It also helps you stay bendy. You can use machines to help. It is good for your mind too. Do you like to move your body?
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