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LITTLE ENGLISH
(PICTURE)
DICTIONARY
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Adjectives
An adjective is a word that describes something.
afraid When you're afraid,
you are scared.
ajar Something that is ajar
is partly open. The door is ajar.
alike When things are alike they look the same.
angry When you are angry,
you are very mad.
asleep When you are asleep you are
not awake.
awake When you are awake,
you are not asleep.
bad When something is
bad, it is has unpleasant qualities.
The opposite of bad is good.
big When someone or
something is big, it is above average size.
bigger The boy in the middle is bigger than the boy
on the left.
biggest The boy on the
right is the biggest of the
three.
black Black is the color of a
very dark night.
blue The sky is blue during
the day.
brave Someone who is
brave has courage.
brittle Something that is
brittle will break or snap in two easily. Potato chips are
brittle.
broken When
something is broken, it does
not work or has been damaged.
brown Brown is the color of
wood.
clean When something is clean, it is not dirty.
closed When something is
closed, it is not open. The door is closed.
colorful Something that is colorful is brightly
colored or has many colors.
courage A quality in
which a person can face
danger or pain without showing
excessive fear.
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dark When it is dark, there
isn't much light.
different When things are
different they are not the same.
dirty When something is dirty, it is not clean.
early When somethings happens early, it
occurs in the beginning part of the
day or it occurs before it was
expected to happen.
excellent When
something is excellent, it is
very, very good.
fast This girl can run very
fast.
fat The opposite of fat is
thin.
fiery Fiery means very hot.
Fiery embers flew out of the campfire.
full This glass is full.
Empty is the opposite of full.
frightened When we are frightened, we
are afraid.
good When something is good, it is has nice
qualities. The opposite of good is bad.
gray Elephants are large, gray mammals. Gray paint can be made by
mixing black and white paint.
green Grass, broccoli, and
many other plants are green. You can make
green paint by mixing blue and
yellow paint.
happy People usually smile when they're happy.
healthy When you are healthy, you are not sick.
hot Fire is very hot.
large When someone or
something is large, it is above average size.
last The last item or
person is the one at the end.
little When someone or
something is little, it is below average in
size.
littler The boy in the middle is littler
than the boy on the right.
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littlest The boy on the left is the littlest of the three.
long When something is long, it is not short.
loud The opposite of loud
is quiet.
mad When you are mad at
someone, you are angry with them.
many The are many apples above.
multicolored Multicolored means having many colors.
narrow When something is
narrow, it doesn't take up a lot space from
side to side.
new When something is new, it hasn't been
used before.
old When someone or something is old, it
has been around for a long, long time.
open Something that is open is not shut. The door
is open.
orange Orange is a color. You
can mix red and yellow paint to get
orange.
pink Pink is the color you get when you mix red
and white paint.
purple The color purple is made by mixing red
and blue paint.
quiet When it is quiet there
is no noise.
red Red is the first
color in the rainbow.
sad Sometimes people cry
when they're sad.
scared When you're scared,
you are afraid.
short When someone or
something is short, it is below average
height.
shorter The boy in the middle
is shorter than the boy on the right.
shortest The boy on the
left is the shortest of the
three.
shut When something is
shut, it is not open The door is shut.
sick When you are sick, you are not healthy.
slow When something is
slow it does not move quickly.
small When someone or
something is small, it is below average size.
smaller The boy in the
middle is smaller than
the boy on the right.
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smallest The boy on the left is
the smallest of the three.
smart Someone who is smart
can think well.
splendid When something is splendid, it is very,
very good.
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straight Something straight is
not curvy or bent.
tall When
someone or something is
tall, it is above average height.
taller The boy in the middle is taller than the boy
on the left.
tallest The boy on the right is the tallest of the three.
tiny When someone or
something is tiny, it is very small.
tinier The boy in the middle is tinier than the boy
on the right.
tiniest The boy on the
left is the tiniest of the
three.
ugly Something that is ugly is not nice to look at.
unhappy Sometimes people cry when they're unhappy.
upside down When something is upside down, its top is where its bottom
used to be.
violet Violet is a bluish
purple color.
white Snow is white.
wide When something is
wide, it takes up a lot space from side to
side.
yellow Yellow is a color. The sun is yellow. Lemons
are yellow.
young When someone or
something is young, it has only been
around for a short time. A baby is
young.
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Adverbs
An adverb is a word that describes an action, telling "how," "when" or "where" the action took place.
angrily When you act angrily, your
actions indicate that you are very
mad.
bravely When you act bravely, you face danger and act without fear or despite your fear. Firefighters bravely face danger.
daily When something is done daily, it is
done each day. Some people
exercise daily.
early When something is done early, it happens in the beginning of the day or
before the expected time. The sun rises early in the
day
fast When something or
someone moves fast, they change
position very rapidly. The sprinter
ran fast.
fiery When something acts in an intense or hot way, it is fiery. The fire burned hotly.
friendly When people act nicely to
each other, they are being friendly.
gracefully When you do
something gracefully, you do it with
elegance and beauty. A ballerina dances
gracefully.
happily When you do
something with pleasure or joy, you do it happily. She happily helped her
brother.
harmoniously When people, countries, or other groups behave in a friendly manner, they
are acting harmoniously.
horizontally When something
moves horizontally, it moves left and right.
Trains travel horizontally along their
tracks.
joyfully When you do
something with great pleasure or
happiness, you do it joyfully. She
joyfully went on vacation.
late When something happens late, it is
done after the expected time or is done towards the end of the day.
magically When something is
done with magic and mystery, it is done
magically. The rabbit appeared magically out of the magician's hat.
monthly When something is done monthly, it is done each month. People pay their bills
monthly.
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quickly When something
or someone moves quickly, they
change position very rapidly. An
athlete runs quickly.
rapidly When something or
someone moves rapidly, they change position very quickly. A cheetah runs
rapidly.
sadly People behave
sadly when they are sad or
depressed. She cried sadly when she found out the
bad news.
strenuously When you do
something strenuously, you put a lot of force
and energy into it.
vertically When something
moves vertically, it moves up and down.
Elevators move vertically in a
building.
violently
When something acts violently, it uses great force. The wind in
a tornado spins violently.
weekly When something is done weekly, it is
done each week. Sue shops weekly for
groceries.
wiggly When something
or someone is wiggly, it twists
and moves all over.
yearly When something is done
yearly, it is done each year. People celebrate their birthday
yearly.
Astronomy-Related Words
asteroid Asteroids are tiny
planets that mostly orbit between Mars and
Jupiter.
asteroid belt The asteroid belt is a
doughnut-shaped concentration of
asteroids that orbit the Sun between the orbits of Mars and
Jupiter.
astronaut An astronaut goes up into
space to explore.
astronomer Astronomers are people who study
astronomy and learn about
objects in the universe, like
stars and planets.
astronomy Astronomy is the
science that studies the universe.
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atmosphere The atmosphere is the gas that surrounds a
planet.
atom Everything is made up of tiny atoms.
aurora
Auroras are beautiful lights
in the near-polar sky.
Big Dipper The Big Dipper is a group of 7 stars contained in the
Northern Hemisphere
constellation Ursa major (the Great
Bear).
1,000,000,000
billion A billion is a thousand million. The Earth is billions of years old.
comet A comet is the a small, icy object that orbit the
Sun. It's tail always points away from the
sun.
constellation A constellation is a group of stars that we
see in the sky. They are not necessarily
located together in space, but
looks as though they are from
Earth.
crescent moon
A crescent moon is smaller
than a half moon.
Earth The Earth is the third planet from the sun. It's where
we live!
eclipse An eclipse happens
when the moon blocks out light from the sun or the Earth's shadow goes across the moon.
falling star A falling star is not a
star; it is a meteor (made of rock and/or iron) which is burning
up in the Earth's atmosphere.
full moon A full moon appears as an entire circle in
the sky.
galaxy A galaxy is an
enormous group of stars.
gibbous moon A gibbous moon is between a half moon and a full
moon.
half moon
A half moon looks like half a circle.
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Jupiter Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar
system and the fifth planet from the sun.
Little Dipper The Little Dipper is a group of stars in the constellation Ursa minor (the Little
Bear). This group of stars ends at Polaris, the pole star of the
Northern Hemisphere.
Mars Mars is a
reddish planet and the fourth planet from the
sun. It is the planet that
comes closest to the Earth.
Mercury Mercury is a
moonless planet; it is the planet
closest to the Sun.
meteor A meteor is a
meteoroid that has entered the Earth's
atmosphere, usually making a fiery trail as it falls. It is sometimes called a shooting star. Most burn up before
hitting the Earth.
meteorite A meteorite is a meteor that has fallen to Earth. Meteorites are made of stone, iron, or stony-
iron.
meteoroid Meteoroids are tiny stones or pieces of metal that travel through space.
meteor shower A meteor
shower is when a lot of meteor fall through the atmosphere in a
short time.
Milky Way The Milky Way is
a bright line of stars stretching across the night
sky.
Milky Way Galaxy Our solar system is in the Milky Way galaxy. We can see the Milky Way as a band of stars
in the night sky.
moon The Earth has one
moon. The moon has no atmosphere. The same
side of the moon always faces the Earth.
nebula A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust in space.
Neptune Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun. This frozen planet has 8
moons.
North Star The north star is a star that is located almost due north and is useful for
navigation. Polaris is
currently the pole star of the Northern
Hemisphere.
observatory An observatory is place where people observe
the skies, using a device like a telescope.
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orbit The Moon orbits the
Earth. The Earth orbits the Sun.
phases of the Moon
As the moon circles the Earth, the shape of the Moon appears
to change. The phases of the Moon are: the new moon, waxing
crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full
moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.
planet Nine planets orbit our Sun.
planetarium Planetariums put on star shows that teach astronomy.
Pluto Pluto is the ninth and usually the farthest
planet from the Sun. Pluto is the smallest planet in our Solar
System.
quasar A quasar is a distant
energy source in space which gives off large amounts of radiation.
satellite Satellites orbit the
Earth.
Saturn Saturn is the sixth planet
from the Sun. It has beautiful
rings.
shooting star
A shooting star is not a star; it is a meteor (made of rock and/or iron) which is burning up in the Earth's
atmosphere.
Solar System In our Solar System, nine planets, many
asteroids, comets, and other objects orbit around our sun.
space shuttle The space shuttle flies into space and back
down again, carrying people and equipment.
spacesuit Astronauts wear
spacesuits when they walk in space.
stars Each of the stars
we see in the night sky is
another sun, but much farther away than our
sun.
Sun The Sun is a
medium-sized yellow star in our Solar System. We get our light and
most of our energy from the
Sun.
Uranus Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun. Uranus looks bluish and is covered with
clouds. It has an unusual, tipped axis,
which gives it extreme seasons.
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Venus Venus is the second
planet from the Sun and the hottest planet in our Solar System. From the
Earth, Venus is the brightest object in the sky except for the Sun
and the Moon.
zodiac
The zodiac is a band of 12 constellations (groups of stars) in the sky, including
Capricorn, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini,
Taurus, Aries, and Pisces.
At the Firehouse: Words
ambulance An ambulance
takes sick people to the
hospital.
ax An ax is useful for chopping wood.
boots Boots are a type of shoe. Boots cover the feet and part of the lower legs.
Dalmatian The Dalmatian is a white dog that has
dark spots.
danger You can get hurt in a dangerous
situation.
fire Fire is very hot.
firefighter
A firefighter is a person who puts out fires and saves people's lives.
fire truck Fire fighters on a fire
truck help put out fires.
flame
A flame is a fire.
flashlight A flashlight
helps you find your way in the
dark.
hatchet A hatchet is an ax with a short
handle.
helmet A helmet protects your head. Firefighters wear
helmets.
hero
A hero is someone who is admired for great courage,
noble character, and performing good deeds,
like a firefighter.
hose
Water flows through a hose.
hydrant Fire fighters
hook a hose up to a fire hydrant
to get water.
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ladder You can climb up a ladder to
reach tall things.
rope A rope is useful for tying
things together.
water Water is a liquid that can
put out some types of fires.
wrench A wrench is a tool that turns nuts or
bolts, like those on a fire hydrant.
Bathroom-Related Words
bathtub You take a bath in a
bathtub.
bubbles It is fun to blow soap bubbles!
comb A comb is a used to
smooth or untangle hair.
eyedropper An eyedropper is used to drop liquids one drop at
a time.
faucet You can turn water flow on or off at a
faucet.
hairbrush A hairbrush is used
to brush and untangle hair.
mirror You can see
your reflection in a mirror.
shampoo A shampoo is a liquid soap used to wash hair.
When you shampoo your hair, you wash it.
shower When you shower, you
wash your body in a stream of falling water.
sink We can wash our hands at a sink.
soap Soap and water help
clean things.
toilet Toilets are in bathrooms.
toothbrush You can keep your teeth
healthy by using a toothbrush to clean them.
toothpaste You use toothpaste to
clean your teeth.
towel You can dry things
with a towel.
tub A tub is a large
container. Tub is also another word
for bathtub.
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At the Beach: Beach-Related Words
ball A ball is round
and fun to bounce, throw, kick, or catch.
bathing suit A bathing suit is a garment you wear while swimming.
beach A beach is where the water meets the land. You can build sand castles on the beach.
clam Clams are animals with two shells.
They burrow under the sand.
coral reef Coral reefs are warm, clear, shallow ocean
habitats that are rich in life.
crab A crab has a
hard shell and eyes on stalks on its head.
fiddler crab The fiddler crab is
small crab that lives on beaches. The male fiddler crab has one enlarged
claw.
fish Fish live in the water and breathe with gills.
fishing rod People use fishing rods to catch fish.
hammock A hammock is a large net or cloth that is used
for sleeping or relaxing; it is hung up
by both ends.
ice cream cone
An ice cream cone is nice to eat on a hot summer day.
intertidal zone The intertidal zone
is where the sea meets the land, the area between high tide and low tide.
kelp Kelp is brown seaweed
that grows in cold water.
kite You can fly a kite on windy days.
net A net is used to catch
things.
popsicle A popsicles is a sweet, frozen
treat on a stick.
reef Reefs are warm,
clear, shallow ocean habitats that are rich
in life.
sand Sand is a loose material
composed of fine debris of rock and mineral particles.
sandals S andals are open
shoes worn in warm weather.
sandcastle A sandcastle is a small castle made of damp
sand.
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sand dollar Sand Dollars are
coin-shaped spiny-skinned
sea bed animals that have 5-part radial symmetry.
sea A sea is a large
body of salt water that is connected to an ocean. A sea may
be partly or completely
surrounded by land.
sea gull Sea gull is the common
name for some birds that live near oceans
and lakes.
seaweed Seaweed is a plant that lives in the sea.
shell Some animals grow a shell for protection.
starfish Starfish (also known as sea
stars) are animals that live
on the ocean floor.
Sun The Sun is a
medium-sized yellow star in our Solar System. We get our light and
most of our energy from the Sun.
swim When you swim, you move around in the
water.
swim fins People wear swim fins on their feet to help them swim.
towel You can dry things
with a towel.
trash can A trash can
holds garbage.
wave There are waves of water in the ocean.
whelk Whelks are ocean
animals with a hard, spiral shell.
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Bird-Related Words
albatross The albatross is web-footed bird that can fly for a long period of
time.
Arctic tern
The Arctic tern is a small bird that flies
from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back again each year.
bald eagle The bald eagle is a
large bird of prey. It is the symbol of the
USA.
beak
A beak is the hard, outer part of a some
animal's mouth. Birds, octopi, squid, and other animals have
beaks. Some dinosaurs had them too.
biped
A biped is an animal that walks on two legs. People and birds are
bipeds. Tyrannosaurus rex was a biped.
bird Birds have
feathers and wings. Most birds can fly.
blackbird Blackbirds are black!
bluebird
The bluebird is a beautiful song bird
that is the symbol of many of the states in
the USA.
blue jay The blue jay is a
beautiful, noisy blue bird.
bones
Bones are hard, structural parts of the
body of many animals, including birds.
cage Some people keep birds in
cages.
Canada goose The Canada goose is
a large North American bird that
honks.
canary Canaries sing very
well.
cardinal
The Northern Cardinal is a bird with a short, wide bill. The male is bright red; the female
is brownish-red.
carnivore Carnivores are
organisms that eat meat. Many birds, like eagles, are carnivores.
cassowary
A huge, flightless bird from Australia with a helmet-like crest on its
head.
chick A chick is a baby
chicken. Some other baby birds are also
called chicks.
chicken A chicken is a farm
animal.
claw
A claw is a hard, sharp, curved nail on
the feet of some animals. Bears, cats, birds, dinosaurs, and many other animals
have claws.
cockatoo
Cockatoos are birds that have a large,
feathery crest and a hooked bill. They are from Australia and
Indonesia.
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crane The crane is a
wading bird with a long neck, a
long bill, and long legs.
crow A crow is a very smart black bird.
cuckoo Cuckoos are birds whose call
sounds like coo-coo.
dodo The dodo is an
extinct, flightless bird that lived on an island in the Indian Ocean near Africa.
dove The dove is a bird that is a symbol
of peace.
duck Ducks are birds
that have webbed feet and a
flattened bill. They swim well and live near the
water.
duckling A duckling is a
young duck.
eagle The eagle is a large bird of prey.
It has a hooked bill and sharp talons.
egret The egret is a large wading
bird.
emperor penguin
The emperor penguin is the
largest penguin; it lives on ice packs
in Antarctica.
emu The emu is a large
Australian bird that cannot fly.
endangered
species Endangered species
are types of animals or plants that may become
extinct soon. Many birds species are
endangered.
extinct When a group of animals or plants goes extinct, they are gone forever. Some extinct animals include dinosaurs,
saber-toothed cats, and dodo birds.
feather Birds have feathers.
flamingo The flamingo is a pink bird that eats
shrimp.
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fly The fly is a small,
flying insect.
food web
The food web (or food chain) is all of
the interactions between predators and prey in which plants and animals
obtain food.
goldfish A goldfish is a type of carp that
makes a nice pet.
goose Geese are
migrating birds that honk!
gosling A gosling is a baby goose
great horned owl
The great horned owl is a large bird
of prey from North and South
America.
groundhog
The groundhog is a rodent that is also
called the woodchuck.
gull Gulls are birds that live near
oceans and lakes.
guppy Guppies are a type of small tropical fish.
habitat A habitat is the natural place
where a plant or an animal lives. For example, a
toucan's habitat is the rainforest.
harpy eagle The harpy eagle is one of the largest
eagles in the world. It lives in
rainforests of Central America
and South America.
hawk The hawk is a bird of prey, a raptor.
hen A hen is a female chicken. Hens
lay eggs.
heron A large wading
bird with distinctive
plumage and a long, sharp bill.
hummingbird Hummingbirds
are tiny birds that drink flower
nectar. They can hover in the air
and even fly backwards.
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jay Jays are beautiful,
noisy birds.
junco
This junco is a small songbird
from North America.
kakapo The kakapo is a large, flightless, nocturnal, solitary parrot from
New Zealand.
kiwi The kiwi is a chicken-sized flightless bird
from New Zealand. It is
generally nocturnal (most active at night).
kookaburra The kookaburra is an Australian bird whose call
sounds like laughing.
macaroni penguin
The macaroni penguin is a
penguin from the Antarctic that has a yellow, feathery crest on its head.
macaw
Macaws are parrots from rainforests in
the Americas.
mallard The Mallard is a common wild
duck.
meadowlark The meadowlark
is a brightly-colored songbird
that lives in meadows and grasslands.
moa The moa were huge, extinct, flightless birds
from New Zealand.
mockingbird The mockingbird
is a North American bird
that can mimic the songs of many
other birds.
nene The nene is
Hawaii's state bird. It is an endangered goose that lives on volcanic slopes.
nest Some animals, like birds, make nests to hold their young - even some dinosaurs built nests for
their eggs.
nightingale The nightingale is a bird that sings beautiful songs.
nocturnal Nocturnal
animals are more active at night.
Owls are nocturnal birds.
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nuthatch The nuthatch is a small perching bird that can
climb down trees and opens nuts
using its bill like a hatchet.
oriole
The oriole is a black and orange bird that eats fruit
and nectar. It builds a hanging nest.
oropendola The crested oropendola is a
tropical black bird that makes long, pendulous nests.
ostrich The ostrich is the
largest bird. It can't fly, but it runs very fast.
owl Owls are birds of
prey that have large eyes and
very good eyesight. Most owls hunt at
night.
parrot The parrot is a
beautiful bird that can imitate
sounds very well.
peacock The peacock is a
beautiful bird from india. The male has
a large train of feathers.
pelican The pelican is fish-eating bird
with a huge, pouched bill.
penguin Penguins are
birds that cannot fly but swim very
well.
peregrine falcon
The peregrine falcon is the fastest-flying
bird. It prey upon other birds.
pets Pets are animals that live with us, like parrots and
canaries.
pigeon There are a lot of pigeons in cities.
prairie chicken The prairie chicken is a bird that
lives in grasslands of North America.
puffin The puffin is an Arctic sea bird.
quail
A quail is a bird; it spends a lot of time on the ground.
quetzal
The quetzal is a beautiful rain
forest bird with very long tail
feathers.
rainbow lorikeet A small, colorful,
brush-tongued parrot from Australia.
rhea The rhea is a large, flightless
bird from South America.
roadrunner The roadrunner is
a bird is a fast running bird that
rarely flies.
robin The robin is a common bird
with red-colored feathers on its
breast.
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rockhopper penguin
The rockhopper penguin is a
small, aggressive, crested bird that
cannot fly.
sea gull The sea gull is the common name for some birds that live
near oceans and lakes.
snow goose The snow goose is a migratory
bird from North America.
snowy owl The snowy owl is a white owl that
lives in the North American tundra (a cold, snowy environment).
sparrow
The sparrow is a small, common
songbird.
spotted owl The spotted owl is an owl from the Pacific coast of North America.
swan Swans are long-
necked water birds.
tern Terns are birds that are sometimes called "sea
swallows."
toucan The toucan is a rainforest bird that has a big, colorful beak.
turkey Turkeys are
large birds that nest on the
ground.
umbrellabird The Umbrellabird
is a rain forest bird with a large
tuft of feathers on its head.
vulture The vulture is a big, bald-headed
bird that eats dead animals.
woodpecker The woodpecker is a bird that
can peck holes in trees.
xenops
Xenops is a rainforest bird
from the Americas.
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Birthday-Related Words
balloons Balloons are rubber sacks that are filled
with air or other gases.
birthday You have a
birthday every year.
birthday cake Birthday cakes are
sweet and delicious!
cake Cake is a sweet
dessert.
candle
A candle is a stick of wax with a wick that can burn.
candy Candy is very sweet.
children Children are
young people.
chocolate Chocolate is a tasty
treat made from cocoa beans and
sugar.
clown Clowns are people
who dress up in funny clothes and try to make you
laugh.
cupcake A cupcake is a tiny cake.
gift It's nice to give
gifts. It's nice to get them too.
ice cream Ice cream is
cold, creamy, and sweet
treat.
juice Juice is pressed from fruit or vegetables.
lollipop A lollipop is candy
on a stick.
paper plate A paper plate is a
disposable plate that is made out of paper. People use paper plates at picnics
and some parties.
pizza Pizza is made of
dough that is covered with tomato sauce and cheese; it is baked in an oven.
popsicle A popsicles is a sweet, frozen
treat on a stick.
present A present is a gift, something you give
to someone.
ribbon You can tie a bow
in a ribbon to decorate
something.
toys We play with toys.
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Body-Related Words
anatomy Anatomy is a science that
studies the body.
ankle The ankle is the
joint between your foot and leg.
bandage A bandage is a clean pad that is used to cover and protect cuts and other
injuries.
biped A biped is an animal
that walks on two legs. People are bipeds.
Tyrannosaurus rex was a biped.
body Everyone has a
body.
bones Bones are hard,
structural parts of the body of many animals. We have 206 bones in our
skeleton.
brain We think with our brain. The brain is protected by the
skull.
cheek
The cheeks are the sides of the face between the mouth area and the ear.
chin
The chin is the part of the face below the
mouth.
ear We hear things with our ears.
Our ears give us a sense of hearing.
elbow The elbow is the
joint in the middle of your arm.
eye We see with our
eyes. Our eyes give us a sense of sight.
eyebrow The eyebrows are dense patches of hair above the
eyes.
eyelash Eyelashes are long
hairs on the edges of the eyelids.
eyelid Eyelids are flaps of skin that cover and protect our
eyes.
face This is a funny
face!
feet We have ten toes
on our feet.
femur The femur is the upper
leg (thigh) bone. It is the longest bone in the
human body.
finger We have five fingers
on each hand.
fingernail Fingernails grow
at the ends of your fingers.
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fingerprint The pattern marks on our fingertips are fingerprints.
foot We have five toes
on each foot.
forehead The forehead is the part of the face that is above the eyebrows and below
the hair.
hair Hair grows on all
mammals.
hand We can do
amazing things with our hands.
head We all have a head on our shoulders.
healthy When you are
healthy, you are not sick.
heart Your heart pumps blood throughout your body.
heel The heel is the back
part of the foot.
hips
Your hips are below your waist and above your
legs.
intestines Intestines are a
part of the digestive system.
The intestines help digest food, absorb it into the body, and excrete
waste.
iris The colored part of the eye around the
pupil is the iris.
jaws Jaws let you open and close your mouth and
take bites.
kidney The kidney are bean-
shaped organs that take waste from the blood and produce urine.
knee
The knee is where the leg
bends. It it between the
lower leg and the upper leg (the
thigh).
legs Many animals
have legs. People have two legs, cows have four
legs, insects have six legs, and
spiders have eight legs. Tables and chairs also have
legs.
lips Chickens don't have lips, but
people do.
lungs Some animals use lungs to breathe. People have
lungs.
mouth We use our mouths to
eat and talk.
nail Nails are hard
scales that grow at the ends of your fingers.
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naked When you are
naked, you aren't wearing any
clothes.
neck Your neck is
between your head and your shoulders.
nose We use the nose to
breathe; it also gives us a sense of smell.
nurse A nurse takes care of
you when you're sick or hurt.
pupil A pupil is the opening in the center of the eye's iris - the
pupil looks like a black circle in the
middle of the eye.
shoulder Your shoulders are under your
neck.
skeleton A skeleton is the set of bones in a
body. People have skeletons, and so do many other
animals.
skin The skin is the outer covering of our body.
skull The skull is the bony structure of head that encloses the brain and supports the jaws. This
is a T. rex skull.
tongue Our tongue helps us eat, taste, and
talk.
spine The spine (also
called the backbone) is a
series of connected bones in the back that surround and
protect the spinal cord.
stomach The stomach is a pouch-like organ that is part of the digestive system.
The stomach helps digest food by
churning it in an acid bath.
thumb The thumb is the widest
finger on a person's hand. The thumb is next to the pointing finger. All apes (like gorillas and chimps)
have thumbs.
toe We have five toes on
each foot.
toenail Toenails grow at the ends of your
toes.
tooth We use our teeth
to chew food. Teeth are held in
the gums by roots.
vertebra
A vertebra is one of the series of small, connected bones in the spine that surround and protect the spinal cord. The
plural of vertebra is vertebrae.
waist
The waist is the middle of the body, between the
chest and the hips.
x-ray An x-ray is a picture of
your bones or teeth.
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Building-Related Words
arch An arch is a curved
opening.
bank You can put your money in a bank for safe keeping.
brick This fireplace is
made out of bricks.
building A building is a
structure built by people.
cabin A cabin is a small,
simple house.
castle A castle is a huge,
fancy building where a king or queen lives.
church Some people worship in churches.
doghouse Some dogs live in
doghouses.
door You can go in and out
through a door.
elevator An elevator carries
people and things up and down a tall
building.
entrance You can go into an
area through an entrance.
exit You can leave an area through an
exit.
factory Many items, like cars, are made in
factories.
gargoyle Gargoyles are stone
sculptures of grotesque creatures that sit
perched atop some buildings; they act as
waterspouts.
greenhouse A greenhouse is a building, usually
made out of glass, in which people grow
plants.
home Home is where you
live.
house Some people live
in houses.
hut A hut is a small, simple shelter.
igloo An igloo is a house
made out of blocks of ice. Brr!
library Libraries have books, tapes, and computer
programs.
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lighthouse A lighthouse shines a very bright light so
ships won't sail ashore or into rocks by
mistake.
log cabin A log cabin is a house made of
logs.
market We can buy things
at a market.
museum Museums exhibit art, historic objects, and scientific finds - like
dinosaur fossils.
palace A palace is a huge house where a king
or queen lives.
pyramid The pyramids in Egypt are huge buildings that have a square base and
triangular sides.
roof The roof is the
top covering of a building.
school A school is a place
where you learn things.
skyscraper A skyscraper is a very
tall building.
stadium A stadium is a large building in which sports events are
held.
store A store is where we
can buy things.
tent A tent is a
temporary shelter made of fabric.
tepee A tepee is a house
made by some Native Americans.
urban Urban means relating to or located in a city.
wall A wall is a side of a
building or a room or a fence.
White House The White House is
where the President of the United States lives
and works. The address of the White
House is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
NW, Washington, D.C.
windmill A windmill uses
the wind to generate power.
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Camping-Related Words
backpack A backpack is a sack that is worn on the back and is
used to carry things.
cabin A cabin is a small,
simple house.
camera You can take
pictures with a camera.
camper You can travel and sleep in a
camper.
camp fire A camp fire is a fire
made during a campout; it is used to
cook food and to warm up people in
cold weather.
camping When people go camping,
they go into an outdoor area and sleep in a tent,
cabin or camper.
candle
A candle is a stick of wax with a wick
that can burn.
canoe A canoe is a small
boat.
compass A compass
always points north.
east East is a compass direction. East is opposite west.
flashlight A flashlight helps you
find your way in the dark.
forest A forest is a large group of trees and underbrush where many animals live.
kayak A kayak is a small
boat with an opening in the
center for a person.
lake A lake is a large body of water surrounded by
land on all sides. Really
huge lakes are often called
seas.
lantern A lantern is a device that gives off light.
log A log is a short piece of a
tree trunk.
log cabin A log cabin is a
house made of logs.
map A map shows the
features of an area. You can find your
way around by using a map.
mountain
A mountain is a very tall high,
natural place on Earth - higher than a hill. The tallest mountain on Earth is Mt.
Everest.
north North is a compass direction. North is
opposite south.
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sleeping bag A sleeping bag is a fabric
sack you can sleep in.
south South is a compass direction. South is
opposite from north.
tent A tent is a
temporary shelter made of fabric.
water bottle A water bottle holds water.
west West is a compass direction. West is
opposite east.
City-Related Words
alley An alley is a narrow
road between buildings.
ambulance An ambulance takes sick
people to the hospital.
art gallery You can see works
of art at an art gallery.
automobile An automobile is a
car.
avenue An avenue is a
wide street.
bank You can put your
money in a bank for safe keeping.
bridge A bridge is a structure
over water, or over another thing that is
difficult to cross.
building A building is a
structure built by people.
bus A bus is a large vehicle that can
take many passengers to
places.
cab Cab is another word for taxi.
car You can travel in a
car.
church Some people worship in
churches.
city A city is a place where a lot of people live.
crosswalk A crosswalk is a marked area on a street where it is safer to cross.
elevator An elevator carries people and things up and down a tall
building.
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factory Many items, like cars, are made in
factories.
fire hydrant Fire fighters hook a hose
up to a fire hydrant to get water.
fire truck Fire fighters on a fire truck help put
out fires.
garbage truck A garbage truck picks up garbage and hauls it to the
dump.
house Some people live
in houses.
hydrant Fire fighters hook a
hose up to a fire hydrant to get water.
intersection An intersection is a where two or more
things, like roads, meet.
lane A lane is a small
road.
library Libraries have
books, tapes, and computer programs.
mail carrier A mail carrier
delivers the mail.
market We can buy things at
a market.
motorcycle A motorcycle has two
wheels and can go fassssttttttt!
museum Museums exhibit
art, historic objects, and scientific finds
- like dinosaur fossils.
neighborhood A neighborhood is
the place where you and the people around you live.
obelisk An obelisk is a tall,
four-sided tower topped with a
pyramid.
palace A palace is a huge house where a king
or queen lives.
road A road is a wide path made for travelling.
school A school is a place
where you learn things.
sidewalk A sidewalk is a paved path for
people to walk on.
skyscraper A skyscraper is a very tall building.
stadium A stadium is a large building in which sports events are held.
stop sign A stop sign is a traffic sign that tells
cars to stop moving before they continue; it has eight sides.
store A store is where we can buy
things.
street A street is a public road.
taxi People pay a taxi driver to
drive them places.
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town A town is a very
small city.
traffic light A traffic light directs traffic safely. Green
means go, yellow means prepare to stop, and red
means stop.
train A train has an
engine that pulls railroad cars along
a track.
truck A truck is a vehicle that can carry big
loads.
urban Urban means relating to or
located in a city.
van A van is a truck used to haul people and things from one place to another.
village A village is a very small
town.
wall A wall is a side of a building or a room
or a fence.
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Clothing and Grooming-Related Words
apron
An apron protects clothing from getting dirty.
backpack A backpack is a sack that is worn on the back and is
used to carry things.
bathing suit A bathing suit is a
garment you wear while swimming.
beads Beads are small objects
with a hole through them so that they can be strung together to make jewelry
or other things.
blouse A blouse is a
shirt, a type of garment worn on the upper
part of the body.
boots Boots are a type of shoe. Boots cover the feet and part of
the lower legs.
bow A bow is loops of ribbon or sting that are tied together.
bracelet A bracelet is jewelry
you wear on your wrist.
braid A braid is three or more strands that are woven
together into a rope-like shape.
button A button is used
to fasten clothes.
cane A cane is a
walking stick.
cap A cap is a type of
hat.
cape A cape is a flowing
piece of clothing that hangs loose on your
shoulders.
change purse
Coins are carried in a change purse.
clothes People wear
clothes.
clothes hanger We hang up
clothes on clothes hangers.
clothespin Clothespins are used to hang wet
laundry on a clothes line to dry.
coat A coat helps you keep warm when it is cold.
costume People wear costumes to pretend they are someone
or something else.
crown A crown is a
fancy hat worn by kings and
queens.
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dress A dress is a piece of clothing with a
top and a skirt.
earmuffs Earmuffs keep
your ears warm.
earring Earrings are jewelry for
the ears.
eyeglasses Eyeglasses help some
people see more clearly.
glasses Glasses help
some people see more clearly.
glove We wear gloves to protect our hands.
gown A gown is a fancy
dress.
hairbrush A hairbrush is used to
brush and untangle hair.
hanger We hang up clothes on
hangers
hat Some hats protect you
from the sun. Some hats are just for fun!
helmet A helmet protects
your head.
ice skate When you wear
ice skates, you can glide across ice.
iron Irons press the wrinkles
out of clothes.
jacket A jacket is a short coat.
jeans
Jeans are pants made from
denim fabric.
jewel Jewels sparkle and
shine.
jewelry Rings, pins, earrings and necklaces are
jewelry.
kimono A kimono is a beautiful gown worn by Japanese
women.
knitting Sweaters and socks are
made by knitting.
lace Lace is a very delicate fabric.
laundry Doing the laundry
means washing and drying clothes.
laundry basket Laundry is put in laundry baskets.
loafers Loafers are a type of
slip-on shoe.
lorgnettes Lorgnettes are glasses (or opera glasses, which are small binoculars) that are
mounted on a handle. This type of glasses was
used a long time ago.
mitten Mittens keep your hands
warm.
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mortar board A mortar board is a square hat that is
worn by people when they
graduate from school.
necklace A necklace is
jewelry for your neck.
necktie A necktie is a narrow
band of fabric tied around the neck.
nightgown A nightgown is a long, loose garment worn to
bed.
overalls Overalls are baggy pants
with shoulder straps and a
piece of fabric covering the
chest.
overcoat An overcoat will keep you warm when it is cold.
pajamas
Some people wear pajamas to bed at
night.
pants
Pants are clothes that cover the legs and up to
the waist.
pin A pin is a small, sharp piece of metal used in
sewing.
purse A purse is a small bag in which some
girls and women carry
their money and other things.
raincoat A raincoat keeps you dry when it
rains.
safety pin A safety pin is a type of pin that is
used to fasten clothes and
diapers.
sandals Sandals are open shoes worn in warm weather.
scarf A scarf is a piece of cloth that people wear around
their neck or on their head.
sew You can sew
using a needle and thread. Clothes are made by sewing.
sewing machine A sewing machine sews stitches very quickly and easily.
The sewing machine was
invented in 1846 by Elias Howe.
shirt Some shirts have
short sleeves, some have long
sleeves, and some have no sleeves at
all.
shoe People wear shoes on
their feet.
shorts Shorts are pants that reach
above or around the knees.
silk Silk is a delicate
thread that is used to make
fine fabric. Silk is obtained from
the cocoon of the silkworm
moth.
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skirt A skirt is a piece of clothing that is worn on the lower part of the body.
slipper A slipper is a
casual shoe worn around the house.
sneaker A sneaker is a type of shoe used for many
sports.
sock We wear socks under our
shoes.
spectacles Spectacles is another word for glasses.
suit A suit is a set of
matching clothes.
suitcase When you travel, you carry your clothing in a
suitcase.
sunglasses Sunglasses help to
protect your eyes from too much sunlight.
swimsuit A swimsuit is a garment
you wear while swimming.
tie A tie is a
narrow band of fabric tied
around the neck.
t-shirt A t-shirt is a simple shirt
without buttons or a collar.
tutu Ballerinas
sometimes wear tutus when they
dance.
umbrella An umbrella protects
you from the rain.
undershirt An undershirt is a shirt that is sometimes worn
under clothes.
underwear People wear underwear under their
clothes.
uniform A uniform is a
special outfit worn by members of a
group.
vest A vest is a
sleeveless piece of clothing that is
usually worn over a shirt.
wallet People carry money in a
wallet.
watch A watch is a small clock you can take with you to
tell time.
wig A wig is fake
hair.
yarn Sweaters are made
out of yarn.
zipper You can open and
close a zipper.
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Containers
backpack A backpack is a sack that is worn on the back and is used to
carry things.
bag You can put
things in a bag.
barrel A barrel is a large, wooden container.
basket You can carry things in a
basket.
bottle A bottle is a
container with a narrow neck and
mouth.
box A box can hold
things.
container A container can
hold things.
bucket A bucket is a container
with a handle.
cage Some people keep birds
in cages.
can Some food and drinks come in
cans.
carton Some liquids (like milk and orange
juice) are packaged in cartons.
cork A cork is used as a bottle stopper. It is made from tree
bark.
egg carton An egg carton holds eggs and keep them
from breaking.
envelope An envelope holds a
letter.
jar Jars are
containers with a large opening
and a lid.
lid A lid is a top for a
pan or other container.
oilcan An oilcan is a
container for oil.
package A package is a
wrapped box that contains something.
pail A pail is a container with
a handle.
sack A sack is a
container. You can put things in
a sack.
spray can A fine mist of liquid comes out of a spray
can.
suitcase When you travel, you carry your clothing in a
suitcase.
trunk A trunk is a very large
traveling case.
tube Some pastes and gels
(like toothpaste) come in tubes.
urn An urn is a large
vase.
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vase Vases are holders for
flowers.
vat A vat is a large tub that holds
liquids.
water bottle A water bottle holds
water.
watering can You can water plants with a watering can.
Devices
abacus An abacus is a
ancient device that is used for arithmetic
calculations.
aileron Ailerons are the
outer flaps on the rear surface of the
wings of an airpane. Ailerons are used to
keep the airplane from rollling from
side to side.
airplane Airplanes fly in
the sky.
bulb A light bulb turns
electricity into light.
camera You can take
pictures with a camera.
can opener A can opener is a device that opens
cans.
device A device is a piece of equipment that
does a job. For example, a can
opener is a device that opens cans.
engine The engine of a train pulls the
railroad cars along the track.
engine The engines of an airplane propel it through the air.
fan A fan is a machine
that makes a breeze.
flashlight A flashlight helps you find your way
in the dark.
freezer A freezer keeps
things icy.
funnel A funnel is a
device that lets you pour things
from one container to
another.
gyroscope A gyroscope is a spinning
wheel set in a movable frame. When the wheel spins, it is very hard to move the gyroscope - it essentially stays in its original orientation.
incandescent light bulb
An incandescent light bulb turns
electricity into light as an electric
current causes a filament to glow in
an air-free enclosure.
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inventor An inventor designs and
creates new, useful things.
iron Irons press the wrinkles out of
clothes.
joystick A joystick is used
to play some computer games.
lock You can lock and unlock a
lock with a key.
magnifying glass
A magnifying glass is a lens that makes things look larger than they really
are.
microscope A microscope lets you see
very tiny things.
microwave oven Microwave ovens heat up
food quickly.
mirror You can see your
reflection in a mirror.
padlock You can lock and unlock a
padlock with a key.
pliers Pliers are tools that
hold things.
radar Radar is a device that uses reflected radio waves to
located objects at a distance. Radar is short for "radio detection and
ranging."
radio A radio lets you hear
broadcast music and talk shows.
refrigerator A refrigerator is a
machine that keeps food cold.
remote control
A remote control lets you operate a machine from
far away.
rocket A rocket is a machine that
propels itself into space.
safety pin A safety pin is a type of pin that is used to fasten
clothes and diapers.
scale A scale is a machine for
weighing things.
sewing machine
A sewing machine sews stitches very
quickly and easily. The
sewing machine was invented in 1846 by Elias
Howe.
sonar In sonar (also called
echolocation), a high-pitched sound (usually clicks) is sent out. The sound bounces off the
object and some returns. The returning echo is
interpreted to determine the object's shape,
direction, distance, and texture. Dolphins (and
other toothed whales) and some bats use sonar to navigate and find prey.
telephone You can talk with people who are far away by using a
telephone.
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telescope A telescope is a optical
device that makes faraway objects appear
closer and larger, allowing us to see distant
objects in space.
television A television is a machine that receives pictures and sounds. People watch and
listen to shows on television.
thermometer A thermometer is used for telling
what the temperature is.
toaster A toaster is a machine that heats up slices of bread,
making toast.
vacuum cleaner A vacuum cleaner is a device used to clean rugs and floors.
yoke A yoke is a device that
holds two working animals (like oxen)
together.
Farm-Related Words
barn A barn is a farm
building where animals and animal feed are
kept.
bull A bull is a male cow.
bunny A bunny is a young
rabbit.
calf A calf is a
young cow.
cat Cats are mammals and are great pets. Cats were revered
by the ancient Egyptians.
chick A chick is a baby
chicken. Some other baby birds are also
called chicks.
chicken A chicken is a farm
animal.
cow Most of the milk we drink comes from
cows.
dog Dogs wag their tails
when they're happy.
donkey Donkeys can be very
stubborn.
duck Ducks are birds that
have webbed feet and a flattened bill. They
swim well and live near the water.
duckling A duckling is a young
duck.
farm Farms are where plants are grown and animals
are raised.
farm animals
Farm animals are very useful to people.
farmer Farmers produce food by growing
plants and tending animals.
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fence A fence is a type of
barrier.
goose Geese are migrating
birds that honk!
gosling A gosling is a baby
goose.
haystack A haystack is a big pile of
hay.
hen A hen is a female chicken. Hens lay
eggs.
hoe
A hoe is a garden tool.
hog A hog is a hoofed mammal that is similar to a pig.
honey bee Honey bees are insects that live in a hive and
make honey.
horse Horses are very fast runners.
horseshoe A horseshoe is a
metal protector for a horse's hoof.
kid A kid is a young goat.
kitten A kitten is a young
cat.
lamb A lamb is a baby sheep.
milk Milk comes from cows and other mammals.
ox Oxen are large,
hairy mammals that live in the far north.
pig Pigs are hoofed
mammals that oink!
piglet A piglet is a young
pig.
puppy A puppy is a young
dog.
rabbit A rabbit is a small, cute
mammal with big ears.
rooster A rooster is a male
chicken.
scarecrow A scarecrow is a figure of a person that is made
of straw. It is used to scare crows away from
crops.
sheep Sheep are farm animals that are
raised for wool and meat.
sheepdog, old English
The old English sheepdog is an
affectionate, long-haired dog that was
originally bred in Great Britain.
shovel Shovels are used to dig.
silo A silo is a building in which bulk food, like wheat, is stored.
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tractor A tractor is a powerful vehicle that can pull a
plow or other farm tools.
well A well is a deep hole in the ground from
which you get water.
Flower-Related Words: Little Explorers Picture
Dictionary
bluebell Bluebells are bell-shaped flowers.
bouquet A bouquet is a
bunch of flowers.
bulb A plant bulb wil sprout into a new plant. Tulips
grow from bulbs.
California poppy The California poppy is a small, cup-shaped flower
that lives in dry areas.
carnation
A carnation is a flower; it can
be white, pink, or red.
daffodil The daffodil is a
yellow flower that blooms early in
the spring.
daisy The daisy is a pretty flower.
dandelion Dandelions are weeds
with pretty yellow flowers that turn into
seed puff-balls.
flower A flower makes seeds. Flowers are a plant's reproductive organs. Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other
animals drink the sweet nectar that is made by
flowers.
forget-me-nots
Forget-me-nots are plants that have beautiful blue flowers.
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garden Plants grow in a
garden.
greenhouse
A greenhouse is a building, usually
made out of glass, in which people
grow plants. Some flowers are grown in greenhouses.
iris Irises are beautiful
flowers with long, thin, flat leaves.
lily A lily is a funnel-shaped
flower.
nasturtium Nasturtiums are
plants with bright, pretty flowers and
round leaves.
orchid Orchids are
colorful flowers that live in warm
areas.
poppy A poppy is a
delicate flower.
roots The roots are the parts
of a plant that gets water and other
nutrients from the soil. Roots also store energy and provide support for
the plant. Most roots grow underground.
rose The rose is a beautiful
flower with a sweet scent.
seed Seeds grow into
plants.
stem The stem is the
part of a plant that provides support
for the plant.
tulip The tulip is a cup-
shaped flower.
Venus flytrap The Venus flytrap is a plant that catches and
digests bugs.
violets Violets are deep purple
flowers.
yucca Yucca is a
flowering plant with stiff
leaves; it lives in dry areas.
zinnia Zinnias are pretty
flowers.
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Food-Related Words: Little Explorers Picture Dictionary
almond An almond is a
type of nut.
apple An apple is a juicy fruit that
grows on an apple tree.
Appleseed, Johnny Johnny Appleseed was a legendary man who planted apple trees
through the USA. His real name was John
Chapman, but he was called Johnny
Appleseed because of his love for growing
apple trees.
artichoke The artichoke is a spiny,
green vegetable.
avocado The avocado is an
oily, green fruit; it is sometimes called the
alligator pear. Avocados grow on trees in warm areas.
bagel A bagel is a
chewy kind of roll.
baker A baker bakes
food in the oven, like breads, cakes,
and cookies.
banana Bananas are a sweet,
yellow fruit.
batter A batter is an uncooked, liquid mixture of flour, eggs, butter and other ingredients. When a batter is cooked, it
becomes solid. Cookies, cakes, and muffins are
made from batter.
birthday cake Birthday cakes are
sweet and delicious!
blackberry Blackberries are
dark-colored, edible berries that grow on prickly vines.
bowl You can eat soup
or cereal in a bowl.
bread Bread is made from
flour and is baked in an oven.
breakfast Breakfast is a meal that is eaten in the morning.
broccoli Broccoli is a green
vegetable.
bubble gum You can chew
bubble gum and blow bubbles.
bun A bun is a sweet
roll.
butter Butter is a rich spread
made from cream.
cake Cake is a sweet dessert.
candy Candy is very sweet.
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carrot A carrot is an
orange vegetable that grows
underground.
cauliflower Cauliflower is a white vegetable; it is related to
broccoli.
celery Celery is a crisp, green
vegetable.
cheese Cheese is a food made
from milk.
chef A chef cooks food.
cherries Cherries are a
sweet, tangy, red fruit.
chocolate Chocolate is a
tasty treat made from cocoa beans
and sugar.
chopsticks Chopsticks are eating utensils used by many
people in Asia.
coffee Coffee is a drink made
from roasted coffee beans.
cookie Cookies are small, sweet, baked treats.
cork A cork is used as a bottle stopper. It is made from
tree bark.
corn Corn is a yellow
vegetable you can eat on its cob.
Corn was grown by Native
Americans for thousands of
years before the Europeans settled in North America.
cornucopia A cornucopia, also
called a horn of plenty, is a horn-shaped basket that is filled with fruit
and grains. It is a symbol of abundance
and prosperity.
cotton candy Cotton candy is a sweet treat that is spun from
sugar.
cream Cream is the richest part of milk. Butter and ice cream are made from cream.
cucumber Cucumber is a
cool, crisp vegetable that is good in salad.
cuisine A cuisine is a
style of preparing food.
cupboard Things are stored in
cupboards.
cup You can drink from a
cup.
cupcake A cupcake is a tiny
cake.
dessert Desserts are sweet treats.
diet A balanced diet is
good for you.
dinner Dinner is a meal that is eaten in the evening.
dish We eat food on a dish.
doughnut Doughnuts are sweet
and have a hole in their middle.
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drink
People need to drink water every day.
egg carton An egg carton holds eggs and keep them from
breaking.
eat We eat when we are
hungry.
egg Many animals hatch from eggs. Dinosaurs hatched from eggs. People eat a lot of
chicken eggs.
eggplant An eggplant is a purple vegetable.
flour Flour is ground up grain (like
wheat). Bread is made from flour.
food We eat food to
get energy and to grow.
food pyramid
The food pyramid is a diagram that lets you
know the US government's
recommended diet.
food web The food web (or food
chain) is all of the interactions between predators and prey in
which plants and animals obtain food.
fork Forks are used for eating solid food.
freezer A freezer keeps
things icy.
fruit Fruit is the part of some plants that
contains the seeds. Apples, strawberries, oranges, and
bananas are fruit.
frying pan You can cook food in a
frying pan.
gingerbread Gingerbread is a spicy cookie. Gingerbread men and gingerbread women are cookies
shaped like little people.
glass We drink out of
glasses.
grapefruit Grapefruits are a
type of citrus fruit that
sometime squirt you when you
eat them.
grapes Grapes are
delicious fruit that grow on vines.
grater A grater is a tool used to cut food into tiny
pieces.
green bean
A green bean is a long, thin, green vegetable. It
is pod that contains bean seeds. It is also called a string bean.
ham Ham is a type of meat that comes
from the top part of a pig's leg.
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hamburger
A hamburger is a cooked patty of
ground beef, usually served in
a bun.
honey Honey is a sweet substance made
by bees.
hot dog A hot dog is a type of cooked meat in the
shape of a sausage; it is usually served in a long
bun.
hungry When you're hungry, you want to eat some
food.
ice Ice is frozen water.
ice cream Ice cream is
cold, creamy, and sweet treat.
ice cream cone
An ice cream cone is nice to eat on a hot summer
day.
iced tea
Iced tea is a cold drink.
jam Jam is a spread made
from fruit.
jelly Jelly is a spread made from fruit
juice.
jellybeans Jellybeans are colorful and
sweet.
jug A jug holds a
liquid, like water.
juice Juice is pressed from fruit or vegetables.
kettle A kettle is a pot in
which you boil water.
kitchen People prepare and
store food in a kitchen.
kiwi The kiwi is a tangy fruit
that grows in warm areas.
knife You can cut things with a
knife.
ladle
A ladle is a large spoon used to serve soup and gravy.
lemon A lemon is a sour, yellow fruit.
lemonade Lemonade is a drink made
from water, lemon juice, and sugar.
lettuce Lettuce is a leafy vegetable that is good in salads.
licorice Licorice is a type
of candy.
lime A lime is a sour, green
citrus fruit.
lollipop A lollipop is candy on a
stick.
lunch Lunch is a meal
eaten in the middle of the day.
lunch box Some people
carry their lunch in a lunch box.
macaroni Macaroni is a tube-shaped
noodle.
meal Breakfast, lunch, and
dinner are meals.
measuring cup A measuring cup is useful in baking and
cooking.
meat
Meat is a type of food that comes
from animals. Some types of meat are
beef and ham.
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melon Melons are fruits that have a rind.
microwave oven
Microwave ovens heat up food
quickly.
milk Milk comes from cows and other mammals.
muffin Muffins are small,
baked goods made from a batter.
mug A mug is a large
cup.
mushroom Mushrooms are
fast-growing fungi. They grow
in dark, damp places.
napkin After you eat, you
can clean your face with a
napkin.
nectarine
A nectarine is a sweet, juicy fruit with smooth skin; it is related to the
peach.
noodles Noodles are flat strips of pasta. Noodles were
invented in China.
nut A nut is a dry seed or fruit with a hard
shell.
oatmeal Oatmeal is a
cereal.
oil Oil is a greasy
liquid.
olive An olive is an oily fruit
that grows on an evergreen tree.
omelet An omelet is a dish made from eggs.
omnivore An omnivore is an
animal that eats plants and meat.
People are omnivores
onion Onions are sharp
tasting vegetables.
orange Oranges are
sweet, juicy fruit.
orange juice Orange juice is made
from oranges.
oven Ovens get very hot. You
can bake food in an oven.
oven mitt An oven mitt
protects your hand when you put things in or out of an oven.
oyster The oyster is a
soft-bodied marine animal
that is protected by two hard
shells.
pan You can cook food in a pan.
paper plate A paper plate is a
disposable plate that is made out of paper.
People use paper plates at picnics.
pasta
Pasta is a type of food made from flour.
Spaghetti and macaroni are types of pasta.
peach
Peaches are sweet, juicy fruit with fuzzy
skin.
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peanut Peanuts grow
undergound; they are a type of legume.
pear The pear is a
sweet fruit with a thin skin.
pea pod Peas grow in pea
pods.
peas Peas are small, round
vegetables.
pepper Pepper is a spice that many people use to season their food.
pepper A pepper is a sharp-
tasting, hollow vegetable. Peppers can be red, green, yellow,
and orange.
pickle A pickle is a
cucumber that is preserved in brine.
pie A pie is a dessert that is made with
fruit and has a crust.
pitcher A pitcher is a
container for pouring liquids.
pizza Pizza is made of
dough that is covered with tomato sauce and cheese; it is
baked in an oven.
plate A plate is a flat dish
on which we put food.
plum A plum is a sweet, juicy, purple fruit.
pod Peas grow in pea
pods.
popsicle A popsicles is a
sweet, frozen treat on a stick.
pot People cook food in
pots.
potato Potatoes are starchy vegetables that grow
undergound.
pretzel Pretzels are salty, knotted snacks.
prune A prune is a dried
plum.
pumpkin The pumpkin is a
large, orange vegetable that grows
on a vine.
pumpkin pie Pumpkin pie is a
dessert made from pumpkins.
radish A radish is a sharp-
tasting vegetable that grows underground.
raisin Raisins are dried
grapes.
raspberry Raspberries are a
type of edible berry that grows on a prickly vine.
recipe A recipe is a set of
instructions for making a type of
food.
refrigerator A refrigerator is a machine that keeps
food cold.
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rice Rice is a food. It is a grain that grows in
warm, wet soil. Rice is an important food in
much of Asia.
roll A roll is a small piece of baked
dough.
rolling pin A rolling pin is used
to roll out dough.
salad A salad is a type of food that is usually made with lettuce
and other vegetables.
salami Salami is a type of salty, spicy meat product, usually made from beef
and/or pork.
salt Salt is an important crystalline mineral
that we use to season our food.
sandwich A sandwich is
cheese, peanutbutter,
meat, or another filling between two slices of
bread.
sausage Sausage is a type of
meat.
slice When something is
sliced, thin pieces are cut from it.
soup Soup is a type of
food. Vegetable soup and chicken soup are two kinds of soup.
spatula A spatula is a tool that has a wide, flat end.
spoon A spoon is used for eating food like soup and
cereal.
squash Squash grows in warm
weather.
steak Steak is a slice of meat.
stove You can cook food on a
stove.
strawberry The strawberry is a
sweet, red fruit.
string bean A string bean is a long, thin, green vegetable. It is
pod that contains bean seeds. It is
also called a green bean.
sugar Sugar is a sweet
food.
sunflower A sunflower is a plant that turns to
face the sun.
tea Tea is a drink that is
brewed from tea leaves.
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teapot You can brew tea in a
teapot.
toaster A toaster is a
machine that heats up slices of bread,
making toast.
tomato Tomatoes are soft and tangy; they grow on vines.
tuna The tuna is a very
large, bony fish that lives in the ocean. People eat a lot of
tuna.
turkey Turkeys are large
birds that nest on the ground.
utensils Utensils are tools used
in the kitchen, like knives, forks, and
spoons.
vegetable Vegetables are
very good for you.
vinegar Vinegar is a sour
liquid that is used to flavor or preserve
foods.
walnut A walnut is an edible nut from the walnut
tree.
water
Water is a liquid that we drink and use to wash. Water covers
over two thirds of the surface of the Earth,
and much of our body is made of
water.
water bottle A water bottle holds
water.
watermelon Watermelon is a large, delicious, red fruit with a
thick green rind.
wheat
Wheat is a grain. Flour is made from ground-up wheat.
whisk A whisk is used to beat eggs or batter.
wok A wok is a cooking pot used in Asia.
yam Yams are sweet
vegetables that grow underground.
yogurt Yogurt is a dairy food made from
milk.
yolk The yolk of an egg
is yellow and contains stored food for a bird or reptile before it hatches.
zucchini Zucchini is a type of
squash.
Furniture Words
armchair An armchair is a chair with arms.
bed People sleep in beds.
bench A few people can sit
on a bench.
bookcase Books are stored in
bookcases.
chair A chair is a
piece of furniture that people sit on.
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couch A couch is a big, soft
piece of furniture that many people can
sit on.
cradle A cradle is a small bed
for a baby.
cupboard Things are stored in
cupboards.
dresser A dresser is a piece of furniture in which you can store things.
footstool A footstool is a small piece of
furniture.
furniture Tables, chairs, sofas,
and beds are furniture.
grandfather clock A grandfather clock is a large, free-standing
pendulum clock.
shelf A shelf is a small platform on which
things can be placed.
sofa A sofa is a large, soft
piece of furniture that many people can
sit on.
stool A stool is a seat
with neither arms nor a back.
table A table is a piece of furniture with a flat
top and legs.
Geology-Related Words
atom Everything is
made up of tiny atoms.
crystal
Crystals are solids whose atoms form
a very regular pattern.
diamond A diamond is a very hard, shiny jewel.
emerald An emerald is a hard,
shiny, deep green jewel.
gem Gems sparkle and
shine.
geyser A geyser is a
natural hot spring that occasionally sprays water and steam above the
ground.
geology
Geology is the study of the Earth's structure, including rocks and minerals.
glacier A glacier is a large, slowly-moving river
of ice.
gold
Gold is a precious metal. Coins and
jewelry are made from gold. The Sacajawea US dollar coin above looks
like gold.
granite Granite is a common type of igneous rock. Granite is formed in a slow cooling process.
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igneous rock When molten rock
cools, igneous rock is formed.
impact crater
Impact craters are the remains of
collisions between an asteroid or
meteorite and the Earth.
iron
Iron is a common metal that is used for
many things, like train tracks, pots, and
pipes.
lava Lava is molten rock. It comes out of erupting
volcanoes.
limestone Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock that
is made of the skeletons of tiny microorganisms.
magnet A magnet attracts
things made of iron.
marble Marble is a beautiful
metamorphic rock.
metal
A metal is an element
that has a crystalline
structure when it is solid
form. Many metals are
shiny and many conduct
electricity. Some metals
include iron, copper,
silver, and gold.
metamorphic rock Metamorphic rocks are compacted by
pressure and heat from deep inside the earth.
mineral A mineral is a naturally-
occurring solid whose
molecules form a regular
pattern (usually forming
crystals). Some common
minerals include quartz,
salt, diamond, and
feldspar.
pebble A pebble is a small, smooth
stone.
quartz Quartz is a
common crystalline mineral.
rock A rock is a stone. The Earth's crust is made
of rock.
ruby A ruby is a hard, shiny, red jewel.
salt Salt is an important crystalline mineral
that we use to season our food.
sand Sand is a loose
material composed of fine debris of rock and mineral particles.
sedimentary rock
Sedimentary rock is rock that has formed from
sediment and is where most fossils
are found.
silver Silver is a valuable metal; it is also the
shiniest metal. Some coins and jewelry are
made from silver.
soil Plants grow in soil.
solid A solid is a matter in which the molecules
are very close together and cannot move
around. Ice, quartz, and diamonds are
solids.
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stone A stone is a rock.
streak A streak is a long mark or stripe of
color.
tsunami A tsunami is a rare,
giant series of waves caused by an underwater
earthquake or other large-scale, underwater disturbance.
volcano A volcano is a
mountainous vent in the Earth's crust. When a volcano
erupts, it spews out lava, ashes, and hot
gases from deep inside the Earth.
water Water is a liquid that we drink and use to wash. Water covers
over two thirds of the surface of the Earth,
and much of our body is made of water.
well A well is a deep
hole in the ground from which you
get water.
House-Related Words
armchair An armchair is a chair with arms.
bathtub You take a bath in a
bathtub.
bed People sleep in beds.
bench A few people can sit on
a bench.
bookcase Books are stored
in bookcases.
brick This fireplace is
made out of bricks.
broom You can sweep the floor with a broom.
can opener A can opener is a device that opens
cans.
carpet
A carpet is a floor covering made of
woven yarn or thick fabric.
chair A chair is a piece of furniture that people sit on.
chimney A chimney is a
structure in which you can build a
fire.
china China is well-made pottery that was first
made in China.
clothespin Clothespins are used to hang wet laundry on a clothes line to
dry.
couch A couch is a big, soft piece of furniture that
many people can sit on.
cradle A cradle is a small
bed for a baby.
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cuckoo clock A cuckoo clock
has a mechanical bird that sings
every hour.
cupboard Things are stored in
cupboards.
curtains Curtains are cloth
hung on and around a window.
door You can go in and out
through a door.
drapes Drapes are cloth
hung on and around a window.
dresser A dresser is a piece
of furniture in which you can store things.
fan A fan is a machine
that makes a breeze.
faucet You can turn water flow on or off at a
faucet.
fence A fence is a type of
barrier.
fireplace You can make a fire in a fireplace
to keep you warm.
footstool A footstool is a small piece of
furniture.
frame People put pictures
and photos in frames to protect them and make them look nice.
freezer A freezer keeps
things icy.
furniture Tables, chairs, sofas,
and beds are furniture.
garbage can Garbage cans hold
garbage.
garden Plants grow in a
garden.
gate A gate is a door in a
fence.
grandfather clock A grandfather clock is a large, free-standing
pendulum clock.
home Home is where you live.
house Some people live
in houses.
hut A hut is a small, simple shelter.
igloo An igloo is a house made out of blocks
of ice. Brr!
kettle A kettle is a pot in
which you boil water.
key We use keys to lock and
unlock doors.
kitchen People prepare
and store food in a kitchen.
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lamp A lamp gives out
light.
lawn A lawn is a place
outside where grass grows.
lawn mower You can cut the grass with a lawn mower.
living room A living room is a large room in an apartment or
house.
log cabin A log cabin is a house made of
logs.
mat You can wipe your
shoes on a floor mat.
microwave oven Microwave ovens
heat up food quickly.
mirror You can see your
reflection in a mirror.
mobile A mobile is a hanging sculpture.
oven Ovens get very
hot. You can bake food in an oven.
oven mitt An oven mitt
protects your hand when you put
things in or out of an oven.
pillow A pillow is a soft
cushion that you can rest upon.
quilt Quilts keep you warm
at night.
roof The roof is the top
covering of a building.
room A room is a part of a building that is separated off by
walls.
rug A rug is a floor
covering made of woven yarn or thick fabric.
shelf A shelf is a small platform on which
things can be placed.
shower When you shower,
you wash your body in a stream of falling
water.
sink We can wash our hands
at a sink.
soap Soap and water
help clean things.
sofa A sofa is a large,
soft piece of furniture that many people can sit on.
sponge Sponges are
absorbent objects used to clean things.
stool A stool is a seat with
neither arms nor a back.
stove You can cook food on a
stove.
table A table is a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs.
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toaster A toaster is a
machine that heats up slices of bread,
making toast.
toilet Toilets are in bathrooms.
trash can A trash can holds
garbage.
vacuum cleaner A vacuum cleaner is a device used to clean
rugs and floors.
wall A wall is a side of
a building or a room or a fence.
wastebasket People throw trash in a
wastebasket.
welcome mat You can wipe your shoes
on a welcome mat.
window A window is a glass-covered opening in a wall or vehicle. You can see out a window.
yard A yard is a small outside area.
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In the Sea: Ocean-Related Words
African penguin
The African penguin is a small, flightless bird that lives on islands off
the coast of southern Africa.
anchor An anchor is a heavy metal
device that holds a ship in place.
boat Boats float in
the water.
blue shark The blue shark is a
sleek, fast-swimming shark with blue skin.
blue whale The blue whale is the biggest animal that ever lived. It eats tiny food that it sieves through
baleen.
conch The conch is a large, shelled
animal from warm seas.
cookiecutter shark
The cookiecutter shark is a small shark that takes circular bites out of its prey. Also
known as the luminous or cigar
shark.
coral Coral is a tiny ocean animal that lives in
colonies. Some corals leave a hard, stony
skeleton when they die.
coral reef Coral reefs are warm, clear, shallow ocean habitats that are rich
in life.
crab A crab has a hard shell and eyes on stalks on its head.
In the Sea: Ocean-Related Words
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cuttlefish The cuttlefish is a
close relative of the octopus and the
squid.
angelfish Angelfish are brightly-colored fish that live in warm water.
angelshark Angelsharks are sharks
that have flat bodies and live on the ocean
floor.
basking shark The basking shark is huge and eats very tiny animals that float in the ocean.
beluga whale The beluga is a small, white, toothed whale that lives mostly in cold, arctic waters.
coral reef Coral reefs are warm, clear,
shallow ocean habitats that are rich
in life.
dogfish shark The dogfish shark is a small, very common shark that is
found all over the world. It is not dangerous to people.
dolphin A dolphin is a marine mammal with a long
nose and teeth. Dolphins are whales.
dugong Dugongs are gentle, slow-
swimming, aquatic mammals.
echolocation In echolocation (also called sonar), a high-pitched sound (usually clicks) is sent out. The sound bounces off the object and some returns. The returning echo is interpreted to determine the object's shape, direction, distance, and texture. Dolphins (and other toothed whales) and some bats use sonar to navigate and find prey.
eel The eel is a long, snake-like fish.
elephant seal The elephant seal is a huge seal that lives in the Pacific Ocean.
emperor angelfish
The emperor angelfish is a brightly-colored,
flattened fish that lives in shallow warm
waters.
emperor penguin The emperor penguin is
the largest penguin; it lives on ice packs in Antarctica.
fiddler crab The fiddler crab is small crab that lives on beaches. The male fiddler crab has one enlarged claw.
fin Fish use their fins to
swim.
fin whale The fin whale is a very large baleen whale. It is the second largest animal in the world.
fish Fish live in the water and breathe with gills.
flipper Flippers are wide, flat
limbs that many marine animals use for swimming.
Seals and whales have flippers.
flukes The tail of whales and dolphins is called the flukes (each half of the tail is called a fluke). Flukes have no bones in them. Whales swim by moving their flukes up and down in the water (fish move their tail left to right).
giant squid Giant Squid swim deep in the oceans. They have ten arms and their eyes are
the size of basketballs.
gills Gills are organs that
fish and amphibians use to breathe underwater.
goblin shark The Goblin shark has a very long
snout.
gray whale
The gray whale is a baleen whale that
eats tiny organisms from the mud on the bottom on the
ocean.
great white shark The Great White shark is a large, meat-eating fish.
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gull Gulls are birds that live near oceans and
lakes.
hammerhead shark The hammerhead shark has a head shaped like a
hammer.
harp seal The harp seal is a marine mammal that lives in the North Atlantic
and in the Arctic Ocean.
hatchetfish Hatchetfish are
oddly-shaped fish from South and
Central America.
hermit crab Hermit crabs are crabs that lack a hard shell; they use a discarded shell for protection.
horseshoe crab
The horseshoe crab is a hard-shelled animal
that lives in warm coastal waters on the
sea floor.
hull The hull is the main
body or frame of a ship.
humpback whale
Humpbacks are very acrobatic
whales that sing beautiful,
complex songs.
intertidal zone The intertidal zone
is where the sea meets the land, the area between high tide and low tide.
jellyfish Jellyfish are animals that have stinging tentacles.
keel The keel is the
bottom of a ship.
kelp Kelp is brown seaweed
that grows in cold water.
killer whale Killer whales are
also known as orcas. These whales eats hundreds of
pounds of fish and marine
mammals every day.
krill Krill are small
marine animals that are eaten by many
big animals, including some
whales.
lanternfish Lanternfish are fish that have light-producing organs and very large eyes.
lemon shark The lemon shark is a yellowish
shark.
limpet The limpet is a marine animal with a soft body and a flattened, cone-
shaped shell.
lobster A lobster lives on the ocean floor
and has five pairs of legs. Lobsters have blue blood.
lobtailing Lobtailing is when a whale
sticks its tail out of the water into the air, swings the tail around, and then
slaps the tail on the water's surface. Lobtailing makes
a very loud noise.
macaroni penguin The macaroni penguin is a penguin from the Antarctic that has a yellow, feathery crest on its head.
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mako shark The mako
shark is a very fast shark with
bluish skin.
manatee Manatees are gentle,
slow-swimming, aquatic mammals.
man-of-war The Portuguese man-of-war is a
floating colony of animals that has
very long, stinging tentacles. It lives in
warm ocean waters.
manta ray Manta rays are
harmless fish and are related to
sharks. Mantas are the biggest rays.
marine mammals Marine mammals live in the sea and breathe air. Seals, sea lions, whales, and others are marine mammals.
moray eel The moray eel
is a long, snake-like fish
that has circular gills.
narwhal The narwhal is an
Arctic whale; the male has a huge tooth.
nautilus The nautilus is a
sea animal related to the
squid and octopus!
nurse shark The nurse shark is a large predator that
lives in warm water in coral reefs.
octopus Octopi have eight arms and live on the sea floor.
orca Orcas are also known as killer
whales. An orca eats
hundreds of pounds of fish
and marine mammals every day.
otter An otter is a playful aquatic mammal.
oyster The oyster is a
soft-bodied marine animal
that is protected by two hard
shells.
pelican The pelican is fish-eating bird with a
huge, pouched bill.
penguin Penguins are birds that cannot fly but swim very well.
plankton
Plankton are tiny organisms that float in the seas and other
bodies of water. Plankton is the base of the oceanic food
web.
pod A group of whales is
called a pod.
polar bear Polar bears are
large meat-eaters live in the far
north. They have clear-colored hair and black skin.
porpoise A porpoise is a marine mammal with a long
nose and teeth. They are also known as dolphins;
they are a type of toothed whales.
porthole A porthole is a window in a ship.
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propeller A propeller is a
device with blades that is turned by an
engine; it makes boats (and some airplanes)
move.
prow The prow is front part
of a ship.
pufferfish Also called
blowfish, this poisonous fish can swallow
water to double its size.
queen conch The queen conch is
a large, shelled animal from warm seas. It is in danger
of extinction.
ray A ray is a flat fish that is related to the sharks. Many have a long tail that stings.
reef Reefs are
warm, clear, shallow ocean habitats that
are rich in life.
right whale Right whales are baleen
whales with a huge head and an arched mouth. They were almost hunted to
extinction.
rockhopper penguin
The rockhopper penguin is a
small, aggressive, crested bird that
cannot fly.
sail A sail is a large piece of strong
fabric that catches the wind and
propels a boat or sailboard through
the water.
sailboat A sailboat is a boat that has sails and is powered by the wind.
sailfish The sailfish is
a deep-sea fish. It is the fastest fish in the sea and can swim up to 68 miles per hour (110
kph).
salmon Salmon are fish that live in the sea and
spawn in fresh water.
sand Sand is a loose
material composed of fine
debris of rock and mineral
particles.
sand dollar Sand Dollars are
coin-shaped spiny-skinned sea bed
animals that have 5-part radial symmetry.
scales Scales are thin, hard, overlapping plates on some animals. Fish are covered with scales. Butterfly wings are made of scales.
scallop Scallops are animals that have two shells
and live on the ocean
floor.
scuba diver Scuba divers swim under the water and
carry their own air in a tank on their back.
sea A sea is a large body of
salt water that is connected to an ocean. A
sea may be partly or completely surrounded by
land.
sea anemone A sea snemone is a predatory sea animal that looks like a
flower and lives on the ocean floor.
sea cow Sea cows (also called manatees) are gentle, slow-swimming, aquatic mammals.
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sea cucumber
Sea cucumbers are cylinder-
shaped animals that live on the
sea floor.
sea gull The sea gull is the
common name for some birds that live near oceans and lakes.
sea horse The sea horse is a very strange type of fish - it has a long snout and a
curled tail.
seal Seals are animals
that live in the ocean but breathe
air. They are marine mammals.
sea lion Sea lions are eared seals that live off the coast of western North America.
sea otter Sea otters are
marine mammals with
very dense, waterproof fur.
sea star Sea stars, another name for starfish, are animals that live on the ocean
floor.
sea urchin The sea urchin is a spiny, globular animal that lives
on the ocean floor.
seaweed Seaweed is a plant that lives in the sea.
shark Sharks are meat-eaters that have no bones, only cartilage (which is softer than bone) in their skeleton.
shell Some animals grow a shell
for protection.
ship A ship is a very large
boat.
shrimp Shrimp are small animals that live
in the water.
snail A snail is a small,
slow animal with its own shell.
sponge A sponge is a primitive animal that lives in the water.
spyhopping Spyhopping is when a whale pokes its head up out of the
water and turns around,
perhaps to look around.
squid Squids swim in the
oceans. They have ten arms and an ink sac.
starfish Starfish (also known as sea
stars) are animals that live on the
ocean floor.
stingray A stingray is a flat fish with cartilage
instead of bones. Its sting is in its tail.
submarine A submarine is a vessel that can travel underwater and carry people.
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sunfish The sunfish is
a large fish with an almost
circular, flattened body.
swim When you swim, you move around in the
water.
swordfish The swordfish is a large fish with a long, sharp bill.
tern Terns are birds that
are sometimes called "sea swallows."
thresher shark The thresher shark has a a greatly-elongated top part of the tail.
tiger shark Tiger sharks
are large, fierce sharks
that have faint stripes.
tugboat A tugboat is a sturdy boat that guides large
boats in and out of harbors.
tuna The tuna is a very large, bony fish that lives in the
ocean. People eat a lot of tuna.
walrus A walrus is a
northern marine mammal with ivory
tusks.
water Water is a liquid that we drink and use to wash. Water covers over two thirds of the surface of the Earth, and much of our body is made of water.
wave There are
waves of water in the ocean.
Weddell seal The Weddell seal is a
large, nocturnal marine mammal from
Antarctica (near the South Pole).
whale Whales are large marine mammals. Whales breathe air using lungs.
whale shark The whale shark is the biggest shark
and the biggest fish, but it eats tiny food
that it sieves through its gills. It is not a whale; it is
a shark.
whelk Whelks are ocean animals with a hard, spiral shell.
Xiphias Xiphias is the group (genus) of swordfish, fast-swimming fish
that have a long, sharp bill.
yacht A yacht is a very nice
small ship.
zooplankton
Zooplankton are tiny animals that float in the seas and other bodies
of water.
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At the Post Office: Mail-Related Words
address An address tells the Post Office where to
bring a letter or package.
box A box can hold things.
card You can send
a card to a friend.
envelope An envelope holds a
letter.
letter You can write a
letter to communicate with a person.
mailbox A mailbox is where
you leave letters to be mailed.
package A package is a wrapped
box that contains something.
paper We write and
paint on paper. It is made from plant fibers, usually trees.
postcard A postcard is a card you can mail without an envelope. People
who collect post cards are called deltiologists.
scale A scale is a machine for
weighing things.
stamp You must put a stamp on a letter for it to be
delivered.
tape Tape is a long, sticky
ribbon that is used to stick things together.
Math-Related Words
abacus An abacus is an
ancient device that is used for arithmetic
calculations.
acute angle An acute angle is
less than 90 degrees.
1+1=2
2+3=5
addition Addition is the
adding of numbers to get
their sum.
angle An angle is the
amount of rotation it would take to
put one intersecting line
on top of another.
1+1=2
7-4=3
arithmetic Arithmetic is the study of
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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1,000,000,000
billion A billion is a thousand million. The Earth is billions of years old.
chart A chart is a
diagram, like a graph or a table, that shows the relationships
between things.
circle All of the points on a circle are
the same distance from
the center.
cone A cone is a shape that has a point at
one end and a circular opening at the other end. In mathematics,
this shape is a half cone.
couple A couple refers to two people or two objects.
crescent A crescent is the shape
of the moon a little before of after the time
of the new moon.
cube A cube is a solid geometric figure with six square
faces.
curve A curve is a wavy line.
cylinder A cylinder is a
figure with a long round body .
denominator The denominator is the
bottom number in a fraction.
diameter The diameter is the
longest distance from one side of a circle (or a sphere) to the other.
diamond A diamond is a
four-sided figure whose sides are
all the same length. People
play baseball on a diamond-shaped
field.
dividend The dividend is the number that is divided (in long division). The dividend divided by the divisor is the
quotient (plus a remainder).
division Division is an operation that
divides a number into portions.
divisor The divisor is the number
that the dividend is divided by (in long division). The dividend divided by the
divisor is the quotient (plus a remainder).
dodecahedron A dodecahedron is a
twelve-sided geometric solid whose faces are
pentagons.
2 x double
Double means twice or two
times.
**** **** **** 12
dozen Dozen is another word for twelve.
eight Spiders have eight
legs. Stop signs have eight sides.
18
****** ****** ******
eighteen
Eighteen is the number between seventeen and
nineteen.
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80
eighty Eighty is the number between seventy-nine
and eighty-one.
11
***** ******
eleven
Eleven is ten plus one.
ellipse An ellipse is a flattened circle.
=
equal
When two things are equal they are exactly the same
in number, quality, or amount.
equilateral triangle The sides of an equilateral triangle are all the same
length.
0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, ...
even number An even number is divisible by two.
Fahrenheit Fahrenheit is a
measure of temperature that is abbreviated F. Water freezes at 32°F and boils at
212°F.
first The first person or thing comes
before the others.
15 ***** ***** *****
fifteen Fifteen is the number after
fourteen (14) and before sixteen
(16).
50 ********** ********** ********** ********** **********
fifty Fifty is the number after
forty nine (49) and before fifty one (51).
five People have five
fingers on each hand.
40 ********** ********** ********** **********
forty Forty is the number after thirty nine (39) and before forty one
(41).
four Squares have four
sides. Cats and dogs have four legs.
14 ******* ******* fourteen
Fourteen is the number after thirteen
(13) and before fifteen (15).
fractal Fractals are patterns within
patterns within patterns.
1/2
fraction A fraction is a part of a whole. Half of an apple
is a fraction of an apple. The top number in a fraction is called the numerator; the bottom number in a fraction is called the
denominator.
geometry
Geometry is the mathematical
study of points, lines, angles, and
solids.
graph A graph is a diagram that
shows relationships
between things.
>
greater than
The mathematical symbol > means "greater than."
When one number is greater than a second number, the first one is bigger than the
second. For example, 4 is
greater than 2, or 4 > 2.
1/2 half
When something is divided into two equal parts, each of these two parts is half of the
original object.
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heart The heart is a shape that often
symbolizes love.
heptagon A heptagon is a
seven-sided figure.
hexaflexagon A hexaflexagon is
a folded geometric figure
that can be "flexed" to
expose its many sides.
hexagon A hexagon is a
six-sided figure.
Beehives have hexagonal
cells.
100
hundred One hundred is
the number after 99 and before 101.
icosahedron An icosahedron is a twenty-sided
geometric solid.
isosceles triangle
An isosceles triangle has two sides that are the same length and two angles that are the same.
kite A kite is a four-sided figure in which the two
pairs of adjacent sides have the same length.
<
less than
The mathematical
symbol < means "less than." When
one number is less than a
second number, the first one is smaller than
the second. For example, 1 is
less than 2, or 1 < 2.
line segment A line segment is a portion of a
line.
long division In long division, the dividend is divided by the divisor,
resulting in a quotient plus a remainder.
5 4 6
6 5 4
4 6 5
magic square
In a magic square, the rows, columns, and
diagonals all add up to the same number.
mathematics Mathematics is the study
of numbers, shapes, patterns, and logical
reasoning.
1,000,000
million A million is a thousand
thousands. The dinosaurs lived
millions of years ago.
-
minus The mathematical symbol - means
"minus." Four minus three is written, 4 - 3.
Möbius strip A Möbius strip is a piece of paper
with only one side!
1 x 2 = 2
2 x 3 = 6
multiplication Multiplication is a mathematical
operation used to compute areas and do other calculations.
x
multiply
The mathematical symbol x means "multiply." Four
times three is written, 4 x 3.
nine There are nine planets in our solar system
and nine players on a
baseball team.
number line Numbers
correspond to points on a
number line.
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number Numbers tell you "how many" or
"how much."
numerator The numerator is the
top number in a fraction.
obtuse angle An obtuse angle is greater than ninety degrees.
octagon An octagon is an eight-sided figure. Stop
signs are octagons.
octahedron An octahedron
is an eight-sided geometric solid.
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, ...
odd number An odd number is not divisible
by two.
one One is a small
number.
1/2 one half
When something is divided into
two equal parts, each of these two parts is one half of the original
object.
orb A ball-shaped
object is an orb.
oval An oval is an egg-shaped
figure.
parallel Parallel lines extend in the same direction, are always the same distance apart, and never meet.
parallelogram A parallelogram is a
four-sided figure whose opposite sides
are parallel.
pattern A pattern is
something that is repeated.
pentagon A pentagon is a
five-sided figure.
perimeter Perimeter is the
distance around the edges of a figure. For
example, the perimeter of a square with side length of a
is a+a+a+a=4 times a.
perpendicular When two lines are
perpendicular, they are at right angles (90 degrees).
pie chart A pie chart (also
called a circle graph) is a diagram that is
useful for displaying information about the percentages or parts
of a whole.
.
point A point is an
exact location, a spot with no
width or thickness.
polygon A polygon is a
many-sided figure with
straight edges.
polyhedron Polyhedra are solids whose
faces are polygons.
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2,3,5,7,11,13,17...
prime number
A prime number is a positive number that has exactly two factors, 1 and itself. Alternatively, you can
think of a prime number as a number greater than one that is not the product of smaller numbers. For
example, 13 is a prime number because it can only be divided
evenly by 1 and 13. For another example, 14 is not a prime number because it can be divided evenly by 1, 2, 7, and 14. The number one is not a prime number because it has
only one factor, 1 itself.
protractor A protractor is a
device that measures angles.
pyramid A pyramid is a shape that has a flat polygonal
base and triangular sides that meet at a
point on the top. The pyramids in Egypt are huge buildings build
by ancient Egyptians.
quadrilateral A quadrilateral is a four-sided
figure. The square,
rectangle, rhombus,
trapezoid, kite, and
parallelogram are
quadrilaterals.
quotient The quotient is the answer in long division. The dividend divided by the divisor is the
quotient (plus a remainder).
radius The radius is the distance from
the center of a circle (or a sphere) to the edge.
1/2 ratio
A ratio is the relationship between
two numbers, as defined by the result you get when you
divide one by the other.
rectangle
A rectangle is a four-sided figure whose sides are at right angles to
each other.
remainder The remainder is
the fractional part of the answer in long
division. The dividend divided by
the divisor is the quotient plus the
remainder.
rhombus A rhombus is a parallelogram with equal-length sides.
right angle A right angle looks like the
corner of a square; it extends ninety degrees.
right triangle
A right triangle has one angle that is a
right angle (extending 90
degrees).
Roman numerals
Thousands of years ago, in
ancient Rome, the Romans used a
system of numbers that we call Roman numerals. In this system, I=1. V=5,
X=10, L=50, C=100, D=500, and M=1,000.
scalene triangle The sides of a
scalene triangle are all different lengths.
second The second
person or item comes after the first and before
the third.
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semicircle A semicircle is half a circle.
seven There are seven
days in the week.
shapes Everything has a
shape.
six Insects have six
legs.
sphere A sphere is a ball-shaped
object.
square A square has four, equally long sides which are at right angles
to each other.
star A star is a shape that has many
points.
1-1=0
5-3=2
subtraction Subtraction is the
operation of taking one
number away from another.
tally marks
Tally marks are a quick way of keeping track of numbers in groups of five. One vertical line is made for each of the first four numbers; the
fifth number is represented by a
diagonal line across the previous four.
ten People have ten fingers and ten
toes.
tetrahedron A tetrahedron is a pyramid formed by four
triangles.
third The third person or item comes after the first and
second.
13 ****** ******* thirteen
Thirteen is the number after twelve
(12) and before fourteen (14).
30 ********** ********** **********
thirty Thiry is the number after
twenty nine (29) and before thirty one (31).
1,000
thousand One thousand is a whole number that is equal to 100 times 10.
three Three is the number between 2
and 4. A tricycle has three wheels. A triangle has three
sides. A Triceratops has three horns. Tri means three!
torus A torus is a
doughnut-shaped object.
trapezoid A trapezoid is a four-sided figure with exactly two
parallel sides.
triangle A triangle is a
geometric figure that has three sides.
12 ****** ******
twelve
Twelve (12) is the number
between eleven (11) and
thirteen (13). Dozen is
another word for twelve.
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twenty There are twenty (20) apples
above.
two We have two eyes, two ears, two arms,
and two legs.
1 + 1 ≠ 3
unequal Two things are unequal if they
are not the same.
Venn diagram A Venn diagram is a diagram that uses overlapping circles
to show relationships among
sets of things.
0
zero
Zero is a number that
stands for the absence of size
or quantity.
Measurement-Related Words
centigrade Centigrade is a
measure of temperature that is abbreviated C. Water freezes at 0°C and boils at
100°C.
centimeter A centimeter is a unit of
measurement that is equal to one-hundreth of
a meter.
cup A cup is a unit of
measure of volume equal to eight
ounces of water. Two cups are a pint and four cups are a
quart.
fahrenheit Fahrenheit is a
measure of temperature that is abbreviated F. Water freezes at 32°F and boils
at 212°F.
foot A foot is a unit of
measurement that is equal to twelve inches.
gallon
Four quarts make one gallon.
inch An inch is a unit of measurement that is
equal to one-twelfth of a foot. An inch is 2.54 cm.
kilogram A kilogram is a unit of weight or mass that is equal to 1,000 grams or about 2.2 pounds.
measuring cup
A measuring cup lets you
measure substances by
volume (cups or liters); it is
useful in baking and cooking.
meter A meter is a unit of
length; 100 centimeters are in a meter. A meter is a little more than 3 feet (it
is about 39.4 inches).
ounce An ounce is a unit of weight.
One cup of water weighs eight ounces.
pint A pint is a unit of
measure of volume equal to two cups. Two pints
make a quart.
protractor A protractor is a
device that measures angles.
quart Four quarts make one gallon.
ruler A ruler is a straight piece of material that is used for
measuring distances or drawing straight lines.
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scale A scale is a machine for
weighing things.
tape measure A tape measure is used to
measure length.
thermometer A thermometer is used for telling
what the temperature is.
weather balloon
A weather balloon is a
giant balloon that is sent high
in the sky to measure weather information, like
temperature, wind speed, and
air pressure.
windsock A windsock is a device
that shows which way the wind is blowing and the
wind's speed.
yard A yard is equal to three feet or
36 inches.
yardstick A yardstick is three-foot -long stick; it is used for
measuring things.
Money-Related Words
bill A bill is paper
money.
cent Cent is another word for
penny.
change Your change is the money you get back
after paying for something.
change purse Coins are carried
in a change purse.
check
A check is a piece of paper that is an
order for a bank to pay money from a
bank account.
checkbook
Checks are kept in a checkbook.
coin A coin is a piece of
metal money.
credit card
A credit card is a card that lets you
buy things on credit -- you pay for the
items later.
dime A dime is a US coin worth ten
cents.
dollar A dollar is worth
100 cents.
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earn You can earn money
by working.
money Money is used to buy
things.
nickel A nickel is a U.S. coin worth five
cents.
penny A penny is a coin worth one cent.
piggy bank Children put money
in piggy banks.
purse A purse is a small bag in which some girls and women carry their money and other things.
quarter A quarter is a coin that is worth 25 cents. Four
quarters make one dollar.
wallet People carry money
in a wallet.
whistle A whistle makes a loud, shrill sound.
People and Occupations
actor An actor is someone who
performs a role in a play or a movie.
archer
An archer shoots an arrow with a bow.
army An army is a
unified group of people who are trained to fight
on land.
artist An artist
creates works of art.
athlete Someone who is good at a sport is an athlete.
baby A baby is a very young
person.
baker A baker bakes food in the oven, like breads, cakes, and cookies.
ballerina A ballerina is a
woman who does ballet dancing.
boy A boy is a
young man.
brother Brothers are boys or men who have the
same parents.
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bully A bully is person who is
mean to others.
champion A champion is the
winner of a game or other competition.
child A child is a
young person.
children Children are
young people.
dad Dad is another word
for father.
daughter A daughter is a female
offspring.
diver Divers swim under the
water.
doctor A doctor can
help you when you're sick or
hurt.
emperor An emperor is an unelected
ruler of a country.
explorer An explorer explores unknown places and discovers new things.
For example, Magellan was an explorer who
led the first expedition that sailed around the
Earth.
family A family is a group of
related people.
father A father is a man who
has a child.
firefighter A firefighter is a person who puts
out fires and saves people's
lives.
friends Friends are people who
like and respect each
other.
girl A girl is a young
woman.
grandfather The father of your father or mother is your grandfather.
grandmother The mother of your father or mother is your grandmother.
grandparents Grandparents
are grandmothers
and grandfathers.
heir An heir is a person who has inherited or will inherit something of
value.
heiress An heiress is a girl or
woman who has inherited or will inherit
a lot of money.
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hero
A hero is someone who is admired for great courage,
noble character, and performing good deeds,
like a firefighter.
human being
A human being is a person.
husband A husband is a married man.
I
I is a word that refers to the person
who is speaking or
writing.
imp An imp is a
mischievous child.
infant An infant is a baby.
inventor An inventor designs
and creates new, useful things.
janitor
A janitor is someone who looks after and
cleans a building.
kid A kid is a
young person.
kin Kin are your relatives.
king A king is a hereditary ruler
of a country.
lady A lady is a woman.
librarian
Librarians take care of libraries and help people
find books.
magician A magician performs
magic tricks.
man Boys grow up to be
men.
me Me is a word that refers to the person who is speaking
or writing.
mom Mom is another word
for mother.
mother A mother is a
woman who has a child.
mummy A mummy is a
preserved dead body.
nurse
A nurse takes care of you when you are sick
or hurt.
paleontologist A paleontologist is a scientist who studies
ancient life (like dinosaurs), mostly by looking at
fossils.
people People are human
beings.
person A person is a human being.
pioneer
A pioneer is a person who is the first to do
something, like settle in a new
area or do research.
pitcher A pitcher is someone who throws a ball or
other item.
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police The police enforce laws
and keep order.
president A president is the elected leader of a
country or organization.
prince A prince is the son of a king or
queen.
princess A princess is the daughter of a king or
queen.
pupil A pupil is a student, a
person who is learning.
quadruplets Quadruplets are four
siblings (brothers and/or sisters) who are born at the same time from the same
mother.
queen A queen is a
hereditary ruler of a country.
quintuplets Quintuplets are
five siblings (brothers and/or sisters) who are born at the same
time from the same mother.
samurai Samurai were
Japanese warriors.
scuba diver Scuba divers swim under the water and
carry their own air in a tank on their back.
sister Sisters are girls or women
who have the same parents.
soldier A soldier is a person
who fights for a country.
son A son is a male
offspring.
student A student is a person who is
learning.
teacher A teacher is someone who helps you learn.
team A team is a group of people that work together towards
a goal.
toddler Toddlers are young
children.
triplets Triplets are
three siblings (brothers and/or sisters) who are born at the same
time.
twins Twins are two
siblings (brothers
and/or sisters) who are born at the same
time.
us Us is a word that
means yourself and others.
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veteran A veteran is a person who has had experience in an occupation. For example,
ex-soldiers are often called veterans - especially those who have served in a war.
we We is a word that
means yourself and others.
wife A wife is a
married woman.
woman Girls grow up to be women.
you You is a word that refers to another
person or persons.
youngster A youngster is a young
person.
Pets
Abyssinian Cat
An ancient, short-haired
domesticated breed of cat.
Airedale terrier The Airedale terrier
is a dog that was originally bred in
England.
Alaskan malamute The Alaskan malamute is a
powerful sled dog from Alaska.
angelfish Angelfish are
brightly-colored fish that live in warm
water.
aquarium You can look at fish
in an aquarium.
basset hound The Basset Hound is a lively and devoted dog that has short
legs and long, droopy ears. It was originally bred to hunt rabbits and
hares.
beagle The beagle is a
friendly, playful dog. It was originally bred as a rabbit
hunter.
black bear hamster
The black bear hamster is a docile, black, short-haired
hamster.
bloodhound The bloodhound is the heaviest hound
dog and is an incredible scent
tracker.
Boston terrier The Boston Terrier is an intelligent, lively,
short-haired dog.
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bulldog The bulldog is a
muscular, wrinkled, powerful dog that
was originally bred in Britain.
bunny A bunny is a young
rabbit.
Burmese Cat A short-haired domesticated
breed of cat with golden eyes.
cage Some people keep
birds in cages.
canary Canaries sing very
well.
cat Cats are mammals and are great pets.
Cats were revered by the ancient Egyptians.
Chihuahua The Chihuahua is a
small, alert dog from Mexico.
clown fish The clown fish is a colorful fish that
lives with sea anemones.
cockatoo Cockatoos are birds that have a large,
feathery crest and a hooked bill. They are from Australia and
Indonesia.
cocker spaniel The cocker spaniel is a friendly, obedient
dog that was originally bred to
hunt birds.
collie
The collie is a friendly, intelligent, and obedient dog
dachshund The Dachshund is an
active dog with a long body and short
legs.
Dalmatian The Dalmatian is a white dog that has
dark spots.
Doberman The Doberman is a
loyal, intelligent dog.
dog Dogs wag their tails when they're happy.
emperor angelfish
The emperor angelfish is a
brightly-colored, flattened fish that lives in shallow warm waters.
fish Fish live in the water
and breathe with gills.
fish bowl Fish swim around and around a fish
bowl.
foal A foal is a young
horse.
frog Frogs are
amphibians. They begin as eggs, hatch into tadpoles (who breathe with gills), and grow up to be frogs (who breathe with lungs and lose
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gerbil Gerbils are small rodents that some
people keep as pets.
golden retriever A friendly,
intelligent, energetic, and very popular
dog.
goldfish A goldfish is a type of carp that makes
a nice pet.
Great Dane The Great Dane is a large, short-haired
dog that was originally bred to hunt large game.
great horned owl The great horned owl is a large bird of prey
from North and South America.
great white shark The Great White shark is a large, meat-eating fish.
greyhound The greyhound is the fastest breed of dog for short distance
runs.
grizzly bear
The grizzly bear is a large bear with a muscular hump on
its shoulders.
groundhog
The groundhog is a rodent that is also
called the woodchuck.
guinea pig
The guinea pig is a small, tailless rodent
that is sometimes kept as a pet.
hamster A hamster is a small
rodent that some people keep as pets.
horse Horses are very fast
runners.
hound Hounds are dogs
that were originally bred to hunt
animals.
husky The husky is a hard-
working, fast-running sled dog that was originally from
Siberia.
iguana Iguanas are plant-eating lizards that often live in trees.
Irish setter The Irish setter is a friendly, energetic, and high-spirited
dog that was originally bred in
Ireland.
Jack Russell terrier
The Jack Russell terrier is a feisty dog that was originally bred to drive small animals from their
burrows.
kitten A kitten is a young
cat.
Labrador retriever
The Labrador retriever is an
intelligent and even-tempered dog. It is
the most popular dog breed in the USA.
Lhasa apso The Lhasa apso is a small, long-haired
dog that was originally bred in
Tibet.
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lizard Lizards are a type of
reptile. macaw
Macaws are parrots from rainforests in
the Americas.
mastiff The mastiff is a huge, intelligent, and powerful dog
that is often used as a guard dog.
old English sheepdog
The old English sheepdog is an
affectionate, long-haired dog that was originally bred in
Great Britain.
Pekingese The Pekingese is a small, long-haired
dog with a flattened face. It was originally
bred in China as a royal companion dog.
Persian Cat The Persian is a
long-haired domesticated cat with a flattened
face and rounded eyes.
pets Pets are animals that
live with us.
pig Pigs are hoofed
mammals that oink!
piglet A piglet is a young
pig.
Pomeranian The Pomeranian is a
small, friendly, intelligent companion
dog.
poodle The poodle is a lively, intelligent dog that was
originally bred to retrieve game from the water.
pug The Pug is a loyal,
affectionate dog that has a squarely-built body and a flat, wrinkled face. It was originally bred in China.
puppy A puppy is a young dog.
rabbit A rabbit is a small, cute mammal with big ears.
Rottweiler The Rottweiler is a powerful, muscular,
determined dog that was originally bred in Germany
to guard and herd cattle.
Scottish terrier The Scottish terrier (also
known as the Scotty) is a small dog that was originally bred to
hunt foxes and badgers.
sheepdog, old English The old English sheepdog is an affectionate, long-haired dog that was originally bred in
Great Britain.
snake A snake is a reptile with a long, narrow body and no
legs. It has skin with scales.
St. Bernard A large, muscular, heroic dog originally from Switzerland.
tarantula A tarantula is a large, hairy
spider.
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terrier
Terriers are dogs that were originally bred to drive small animals from their
burrows.
turtle Turtles are slow
animals that have a very hard shell.
veterinarian A veterinarian is a doctor who helps
animals.
Yorkshire terrier The Yorkshire terrier is a small, intelligent,
long-haired dog.
zebrafish Zebrafish are striped
tropical fish.
Plant-Related Words
acorn The acorn is the nut
of an oak tree.
almond An almond is a type of
nut.
apple An apple is a juicy fruit that
grows on an apple tree.
Appleseed,
Johnny Johnny Appleseed was a legendary man who planted
apple trees through the USA. His real name was
John Chapman, but he was called Johnny Appleseed
because of his love for growing
apple trees.
apple tree An apple tree is
a fruit tree.
Arbor Day Arbor Day is a holiday
that encourages tree planting and tree care. In the USA, Arbor Day is usually celebrated on the last Friday in April.
artichoke The artichoke is a
spiny, green vegetable.
avocado The avocado is an oily,
green fruit; it is sometimes called the alligator pear.
Avocados grow on trees in warm areas.
bamboo Bamboo is a
very useful plant from Asia. Pandas eat bamboo.
banana Bananas are a sweet, yellow
fruit.
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bark Bark is the hard, outer covering of
the trunk, branches, and roots of trees.
blackberry Blackberries are dark-colored, edible berries that grow on prickly
vines.
bluebell Bluebells are bell-shaped
flowers.
bouquet A bouquet is a
bunch of flowers.
branch A branch is a tree or other
plant that grows from the trunk
or stem.
broccoli Broccoli is a green
vegetable.
bulb A plant bulb wil sprout
into a new plant. Onions are bulbs.
cactus
A cactus is a prickly plant that lives in dry places.
California poppy
The California poppy is a small,
cup-shaped flower that lives
in dry areas.
carnation
A carnation is a flower; it can be white, pink, or
red.
carrot A carrot is an
orange vegetable that grows
underground.
cauliflower Cauliflower is a white vegetable; it is related
to broccoli.
celery Celery is a crisp, green
vegetable.
cherries Cherries are a
sweet, tangy, red fruit.
compost Compost is
decayed organic matter that
enriches soil.
corn Corn is a yellow
vegetable you can eat on its cob. Corn was
grown by Native Americans for
thousands of years before the Europeans
settled in North America.
cucumber Cucumber is a cool,
crisp vegetable that is good in salad.
daffodil The daffodil is a yellow
flower that blooms early in the spring.
daisy The daisy is a pretty flower.
dandelion Dandelions are
weeds with pretty yellow
flowers that turn into seed puff-
balls.
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deciduous A deciduous plant loses its leaves in the winter. Apple
trees are deciduous.
eggplant An eggplant is a purple
vegetable.
elm The elm is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree.
evergreen An evergreen
plant doesn't lose its leaves in the
winter.
fern A fern is a lacy, primitive plant.
fir tree A fir is an
evergreen tree; it doesn't lose its
leaves in the winter.
flower A flower makes seeds. Flowers are a plant's reproductive organs. Hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other
animals drink the sweet nectar that is made by
flowers.
forest A forest is a large group of trees and underbrush where
many animals live.
forget-me-nots
Forget-me-nots are plants that have beautiful blue flowers.
fruit Fruit is the part of some plants
that contains the seeds. Apples, strawberries, oranges, and bananas are
fruit.
garden Plants grow in a
garden.
grapefruit Grapefruits are a type
of citrus fruit that sometime squirt you when you eat them.
grapes Grapes are delicious fruit
that grow on vines.
grass Grass is a common
flowering plant that is found all over the world.
green bean A green bean is a long, thin, green
vegetable. It is pod that contains bean
seeds. It is also called a string bean.
greenhouse A greenhouse is a
building, usually made out of glass, in which people grow plants.
hoe
A hoe is a garden tool.
holly Holly is a tree with pointy leaves
and red berries.
iris Irises are beautiful flowers with long, thin, flat leaves.
ivy Ivy is a vine.
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jumping bean A jumping bean is a seed pod in which a
caterpillar lives. When the caterpillar moves, the seed pod
moves. The caterpillar will turn
into a moth eventually.
jungle A jungle is a wild tropical growth of trees, plants, and
animals.
kapok tree
The kapok tree is a large, deciduous tree that is native to
tropical America, Africa, and the East Indies. This fast-growing tree is generally from 45 to 60 feet (14-
18 m) tall; it is the tallest tree in Africa. The light-weight silky
down from the seed pods is used as pillow stuffing, sleeping bag
stuffing, and for other uses.
kelp Kelp is brown seaweed that grows in cold
water.
kiwi The kiwi is a
tangy fruit that grows in warm
areas.
lawn A lawn is a place
outside where grass grows.
lawn mower You can cut the grass with a lawn mower.
leaf Plants use leaves to collect
energy from sunlight.
lemon A lemon is a sour, yellow
fruit.
lettuce Lettuce is a
leafy vegetable that is good in
salads.
lily A lily is a funnel-shaped
flower.
lime A lime is a sour, green
citrus fruit.
log A log is a short piece of a
tree trunk.
maple tree Maple syrup comes from maple trees.
meadow A meadow is a
low, flat grassland.
melon Melons are fruits that have a rind.
mushroom Mushrooms are fast-growing fungi. They grow in dark, damp
places.
nasturtium Nasturtiums are plants with bright, pretty flowers and
round leaves.
nectarine
A nectarine is a sweet, juicy fruit
with smooth skin; it is related
to the peach.
nut A nut is a dry seed or fruit with a hard
shell.
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olive An olive is an oily fruit that grows on an evergreen tree.
onion Onions are sharp
tasting vegetables.
orange Oranges are sweet, juicy
fruit.
orchid Orchids are
colorful flowers that live in warm
areas.
palm tree Palm trees are a primitive type of
tree.
peach
Peaches are sweet, juicy fruit with fuzzy skin.
peanut Peanuts grow
undergound; they are a type of legume.
pear The pear is a sweet
fruit with a thin skin.
pea pod Peas grow in pea
pods.
peas Peas are small, round
vegetables.
pepper A pepper is a sharp-tasting,
hollow vegetable. Peppers can be
red, green, yellow, and
orange.
pine cone A pine cone contains many seeds from a
pine tree.
pine tree A pine is an
evergreen tree; it doesn't lose its
needle-like leaves in the winter.
plant Plants are living
things that get their food and energy from sunlight, soil and air.
plant pot A plant pot is a
container in which a plant is grown.
plum A plum is a sweet, juicy, purple fruit.
pod Peas grow in pea
pods.
poppy A poppy is a delicate
flower.
potato Potatoes are starchy vegetables that grow
undergound.
prune A prune is a dried
plum.
pumpkin The pumpkin is a
large, orange vegetable that
grows on a vine.
radish A radish is a sharp-
tasting vegetable that grows underground.
rain forest
A rain forest is a wet tropical environment
teeming with plants and animals.
raspberry Raspberries are a
type of edible berry that grows on a prickly vine.
redwood The redwood is the
tallest tree, growing up to 360 feet tall.
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rice Rice is a food. It is a grain that grows in
warm, wet soil. Rice is an important food
in much of Asia.
roots The roots are the parts of a plant that gets water and other nutrients from the
soil. Roots also store energy and provide
support for the plant. Most roots grow underground.
rose The rose is a
beautiful flower with a sweet scent.
seed Seeds grow into
plants.
shamrock Shamrocks are small
green plants with three-part leaves.
shovel Shovels are used to
dig.
shrub A shrub is a low-lying plant
or bush that has a woody stem.
soil Plants grow in soil.
stem The stem is the part of a
plant that provides support for the plant.
squash Squash grows in warm
weather.
stick A stick is a small piece
of wood.
strawberry The strawberry is a sweet,
red fruit.
string bean A string bean is a long,
thin, green vegetable. It is pod that contains bean seeds. It is also called a
green bean.
stump A stump is the part of a tree
that is left in the ground after it has been cut or has
fallen down.
tomato Tomatoes are soft and tangy;
they grow on vines.
tree A tree is a plant
with a trunk, leaves, and roots.
tree rings By counting the
number of tree rings in a tree's trunk, you can tell how old the
tree was.
trunk A trunk is the major
support of a tree.
tulip The tulip is a cup-
shaped flower.
twig A twig is a small tree
branch.
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vegetable Vegetables are very good for
you.
vegetation The plant life of an
area is its vegetation.
Venus flytrap The Venus flytrap is a plant that catches and digests bugs.
vine A vine is a plant that doesn't have its own support. It grows on
other objects or creeps along the
ground.
violets Violets are deep purple
flowers.
walnut A walnut is an edible nut from the walnut tree.
watering can You can water plants with a watering can.
watermelon Watermelon is a
large, delicious, red fruit with a thick
green rind.
wheat Wheat is a grain.
Flour is made from ground-up wheat.
wheelbarrow A wheelbarrow is a small cart with one
wheel and two handles.
wood Wood is a useful material obtained from tree trunks. Wood is used to make furniture,
build houses, and make paper.
yam Yams are sweet
vegetables that grow underground.
yard A yard is a small
outside area.
yucca Yucca is a plant with stiff leaves; it lives in
dry areas.
zinnia Zinnias are pretty
flowers.
zucchini Zucchini is a
type of squash.
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Prepositions
A preposition is a word that shows the spatial (space), temporal (time), or logical relationship of its object to the rest of the sentence. The words above, near, at, by, after, with and from are propositions.
above Above means over
or higher. The cloud is above the mountain.
around When something
is around something, it is
near or close to it.
behind When you are behind
something, you are to the back of it.
between When something is
between, it is located in a
position separating two other items.
inside The bird is in the
cage.
in front of The girl on the right
is in front of the bricks.
inside The bird is inside
the cage.
on The vase is on the table.
out He is going out the
door.
outside When you are
outside, you are not in a building or other
structure.
over The cloud is over
the mountain.
under The cat is under
the table.
underground
Many animals live underground.
with
With means.in the company of or having. The
children above are with each other.
Shapes
circle A circle is round.
cone A cone is a shape that has a point at one end
and a circular opening at the other
end.
crescent A crescent is the
shape of the moon around the time of
the new moon.
cube A cube is a solid geometric figure with six square
faces.
curve A curve is a wavy
line or surface.
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cylinder A cylinder is a figure
with a long round body .
diamond A diamond is a four-sided figure whose
sides are all the same length. People play
baseball on a diamond-shaped
field.
dodecahedron A dodecahedron is a twelve-sided regular
geometric solid composed of pentagons.
ellipse An ellipse is a flattened circle.
equilateral triangle
The sides of an equilateral triangle
are all the same length.
fractal Fractals are patterns
within patterns within patterns.
heart The heart is a shape
that often symbolizes love.
heptagon A heptagon is a
seven-sided figure.
hexaflexagon A hexaflexagon is a
folded geometric figure that can be "flexed" to expose
its many sides.
hexagon A hexagon is a six-sided figure. Bee
hives have hexagonal cells.
icosahedron An icosahedron is a twenty-sided regular
geometric solid.
isosceles triangle An isosceles triangle has two sides that are the same length and two angles that are
the same.
kite A kite is a four-sided figure in which the
two pairs of adjacent sides have the same
length.
line segment A line segment is a portion of a line.
Möbius strip A Möbius strip is a piece of paper with
only one side!
octagon An octagon is an
eight-sided figure. Stop signs are
octagons.
octahedron An octahedron is an eight-sided regular geometric solid.
orb A ball-shaped object
is an orb.
oval An oval is an egg-
shaped figure.
parallelogram A parallelogram is a four-sided figure
whose opposite sides are parallel.
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pentagon A pentagon is a five-
sided figure.
.
point A point is a very
small dot.
polka dots Polka dots are
patterns of dots.
polygon A polygon is a
many-sided figure with straight edges.
polyhedron Polyhedra are
solids made from polygons.
pyramid The pyramids in Egypt are huge
buildings that have a square base and triangular sides.
quadrilateral A quadrilateral is a
four-sided figure. The square, rectangle,
rhombus, trapezoid, kite, and
parallelogram are quadrilaterals.
rectangle
A rectangle is a four-sided figure whose sides are at right
angles to each other.
rhombus A rhombus is a
parallelogram with equal-length sides.
right triangle
A right triangle has one angle that is a
right angle (extending 90
degrees).
round Round things are curved. A circle is
round.
scalene triangle The sides of a scalene
triangle are all different lengths.
semicircle A semicircle is half a
circle.
shapes Everything has a
shape.
sphere A sphere is a ball-
shaped object.
spiral A spiral is a curve that winds in on
itself. Snail shells have a spiral pattern.
square A square has four, equally long sides which are at right
angles to each other.
star A star is a shape that
has many points.
tetrahedron A tetrahedron is a
pyramid formed by four triangles.
torus A torus is a
doughnut-shaped object.
trapezoid A trapezoid is a four-sided figure with two
parallel sides.
triangle A triangle has three
sides.
zigzag A zigzag is a line that sharply turns back and forth.
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Sports
archery
In archery, you shoot an arrow (using a bow),
aiming at a target.
ball A ball is round and
fun to bounce, throw, kick, or
catch.
baseball Baseball is team game
that is played with a ball and a bat.
baseball bat You hit a baseball with a baseball bat.
basketball Basketball is a sport in which you get points
for throwing a ball into a basket.
dart A dart is a
small, pointed object that is thrown at a
target in a game.
dartboard A dartboard is the target used when
playing darts.
exercise Exercise is very good for
you.
football Football is played
with an odd-shaped ball in the USA.
game People enjoy playing
games.
go When you go,
you are moving.
golf Golf is a sport in which a ball is hit into a series
of holes using golf clubs.
golf ball A golf ball is a small ball used in golf - the ball sits
on a tee in the grass.
golf club Golf clubs are used to hit a golf ball.
helmet A helmet protects your
head.
ice skate When you wear ice
skates, you can glide across ice.
judo Judo is one of the martial
arts.
jump When you jump, you go up and
down.
jump rope There are a lot of different
ways to jump rope.
karate Karate is one of the martial arts.
martial arts The martial arts
include Aikido, Judo, Karate, Tae Kwon
Do, and other sports.
medal A medal is an award that
you can wear.
mitt A baseball mitt is a glove used to
catch balls.
move When you move, you are
not still.
Olympics The Olympic Games began
over 2700 years ago in ancient Greece.
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play When you play, you are having
fun.
racket A racket is used to
hit a ball or shuttlecock in
sports like tennis and badminton.
ride
When you take a ride, you travel on something
else, like a bicycle, a horse, or other means of
transportation.
run Running is faster
than walking.
roller skate When you wear roller skates, you can roll along the ground.
ski When you ski, you glide over snow or water.
soccer ball A soccer ball is
made up of pentagons and
hexagons.
sports Playing sports is fun and
good exercise.
stadium A stadium is a
large building in which sports events
are held.
swim When you swim, you move around in the
water.
team A team is a
group of people that work together
towards a goal.
tee A tee holds a ball in postion so you
can hit it.
tennis Tennis is a sport in
which a ball is hit over a net with a racket.
tennis racket A racket is used to
hit a ball or shuttlecock in
sports like tennis and badminton.
throw When you throw
something, you use your arm to send it
through the air.
Storytime Words
act When you act,
you do something or perform a role.
actor An actor is someone who
performs a role in a play or a movie.
angel An angel embodies goodness.
costume People wear costumes to
pretend they are someone or
something else.
castle A castle is a huge, fancy building where a king or
queen lives.
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crown A crown is a
fancy hat worn by kings and queens.
dragon A dragon is a big, scary,
fire-breathing, make-believe beast.
emperor An emperor is an unelected ruler of
a country.
Once upon a time...
folk tales
Folk tales are stories that are passed on from generation to generation.
ghost Ghosts are make-believe.
Boo!
king A king is a
hereditary ruler of a country.
leprechaun
A leprechaun is a make-believe tiny person from Ireland who searches for the pot of gold at the end
of the rainbow.
mermaid A mermaid is a make-believe
creature who is half woman, half
fish.
monster Monsters are
scary and make-believe.
mummy A mummy is a preserved
dead body.
ogre Ogres are ugly, scary and make-
believe.
palace A palace is a huge house where a king or queen
lives.
pirate Pirates robbed
ships on the high seas.
prince A prince is the son of a king or
queen.
princess A princess is the
daughter of a king or queen.
queen A queen is a
hereditary ruler of a country.
Once upon a time...
story
A story tells you about an event. It can be real or
make-believe.
sword A long time ago, soldiers fought with swords.
Once upon a time...
tale
A tale is a story.
treasure chest A treasure chest is a
lidded, locked box filled with valuables.
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unicorn A unicorn is a mythical, one-horned animal.
wand A wand is a thin rod that
you can carry.
witch A witch is a
make-believe woman who has magical powers.
Time-Related Words
April April is the fourth month of the year.
August August is the eighth month of the year.
autumn Autumn is the
season between
summer and winter.
Another name for autumn is
fall.
birthday You have a birthday
every year.
calendar A calendar lets you know what day it is.
century A century is 100 years.
clock If you want to know what time it is, look
at a clock.
cuckoo clock
A cuckoo clock has a mechanical
bird that sings every hour.
day The sun is up during
the day.
December December is the
twelfth month of the year.
evening Evening is the late part of the day and the early
part of the night.
fall Fall is the season
between summer and winter. Another name
for fall is autumn.
February February is the second
month of the year.
grandfather clock A grandfather clock
is a large, free-standing pendulum
clock.
hour There are 24 hours in a
day.
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hourglass An hourglass measures
time as sand falls through a thin opening.
hour hand An hour hand on a
clock tells you what hour it is.
January January is the first month of
the year.
July July is the seventh month of the year.
June June is the sixth month
of the year.
Jurassic period Dinosaurs flourished during the Jurassic
period, 208-146 million years ago. Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus were
two dinosaurs that lived during the Jurassic.
late The sun sets late in
the day.
March March is the
third month of the year.
May May is the fifth
month of the year.
Mesozoic Era
The Mesozoic Era was the time when
dinosaurs lived and mammals evolved.
The Mesozoic lasted from 250 million to 65 million years ago. It
began and ended with mass extinctions.
midnight Midnight is 12:00 at
night.
minute hand A minute hand on a clock tells you how many minutes past
the hour it is.
month There are 12 months in a
year: January, February,
March, April, May, June,
July, August, September, October,
November, and December.
morning The sun rises in the
morning.
night At night, when the sun
goes down, you can see stars in the sky.
noon Noon is midday, 12:00, when the sun is closest
to overhead.
November November is the
eleventh month of the year.
October October is the tenth month of
the year.
seasons There are four seasons in the year: winter, spring, summer, and fall (also
called autumn).
second There are 60 seconds in a
minute.
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second hand The second hand on a clock tells you how many seconds have
gone by.
September September is the
ninth month of the year.
spring Spring is the season after winter and
before summer.
summer Summer is the season between spring and fall
(autumn).
sunrise Sunrise is the time when the sun rises.
sunset Sunset is the time when the sun sets below the
horizon.
time Time is measured in seconds, minutes,
hours, days, weeks, months, and years.
timeline A timeline is a
graphic display that
shows a series of events that happen in a time period.
time zone The Earth is divided into 24 time zones so that everyone in the
world can be on roughly similar schedules (like
having noon when the sun is highest in
the sky).
today Today is the day it is
right now.
Triassic period Dinosaurs and mammals first appeared during the Triassic period, which lasted from 248 million
to 208 million years ago.
watch A watch is a small clock you can take
with you to tell time.
week There are 7 days in a
week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
There are 52 weeks in a
year.
winter Winter is the season
between fall and spring. In the
Northern Hemisphere, winters
are cold; in the Southern
Hemisphere, they are warm.
year A year consists of 12 months, 52 weeks, or
365 days.
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Tools
awl
An awl is a tool used to make small holes
in things.
ax An ax is useful for chopping wood.
chisel A chisel is a tool
used to carve wood, marble, or other materials.
drill A drill makes
holes in things.
file A file is used to smooth
things.
funnel A funnel is a device that lets you pour things from one
container to another.
hammer A hammer is good for pounding nails into
wood.
hatchet A hatchet is an ax
with a short handle.
level A level is a tool that checks if both sides of
something are at the same height.
nail A nail is a long, thin
piece of metal that you can hammer into wood.
nut A nut is a piece of metal that fastens
onto a bolt or screw.
pliers Pliers are tools that
hold things.
rake A rake is a garden
tool that helps gather grass and
leaves.
saw A saw is a tool that cuts things.
scissors Scissors are used for cutting things, like
paper.
screw A screw is a threaded
metal fastener that has a slotted head.
screwdriver A screwdriver is a tool that is used to put in and remove screws.
shovel Shovels are used
to dig.
stapler A stapler is a device that
attaches papers to each other using a
small piece of metal.
tape measure A tape measure is used
to measure things.
tongs Tongs are a type of simple tool used to pick up things.
tools Tools help us do work
and make things.
tool box Tools are stored or
carried in a tool box.
washer A washer is a round, flat object with a hole in it, made of metal or
rubber. It is placed next to a nut to help fasten
it.
wedge A wedge is a tapering block (often made of wood) that is
used for holding things in place, splitting things or tightening
things.
wrench A wrench is a tool that turns
nuts or bolts.
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Toys and Games
archery
In archery, you shoot an arrow (using a bow),
aiming at a target.
backgammon Backgammon is an ancient board game played with tiles and
dice.
ball A ball is round and fun to bounce, throw, kick,
or catch.
balloons Balloons are rubber sacks that are filled
with air or other gases.
baseball Baseball is team
game that is played with a ball and a bat.
baseball bat You hit a baseball with a baseball bat.
basketball Basketball is a sport in which you get points for throwing a ball
into a basket.
blocks You can build things
with toy blocks.
brush A brush is used to
paint, clean, or groom.
bubbles It is fun to blow soap bubbles!
cards Some people play games with cards.
chalkboard You can write with
chalk on a chalkboard.
checkers Checkers is a two-player game that is played on an 8 by 8 square game board.
circus A circus is a
traveling show that has acrobats, clowns,
and animals.
clay Potters make
beautiful things out of clay, like
mugs, plates, and bowls.
clown Clowns are people
who dress up in funny clothes and try to make you
laugh.
coloring book You can color the
pictures in a coloring book.
comic book A comic book is a book whose story is told in colorful pictures and
some words.
computer You are using a
computer right now.
connect-the-dots
When you do a connect-the-dots puzzle, you make
a picture.
costume People wear
costumes to pretend they are someone or
something else.
crafts Crafts are fun, artistic
activities.
crayons Crayons are colorful wax
sticks that are used for drawing.
crossword puzzle A crossword puzzle has interlocking words that you guess from clues.
dance When you move
your body rhythmically, you
are dancing.
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dart A dart is a small,
pointed object that is thrown at a
target in a game.
dartboard A dartboard is the target used when
playing darts.
dice Dice are cubes with
numbers on each side that are used in games. A single one is called a
die.
disc A compact disc contains a lot of
encoded information, like computer games
or music.
doll Dolls are toys
that look like tiny people.
dollhouse A dollhouse is a tiny house for
dolls.
dominoes Dominoes is a game played with tiles that
have numbers on them.
doodle A doodle is a quick
drawing done with little thought.
drawing A drawing is a
picture of something.
easel Some artists
draw at an easel.
exercise Exercise is very good for you.
fireworks Fireworks are beautiful
explosions in the sky that people send up for a
celebration.
fishing rod People use fishing rods to catch fish.
football Football is played
with an odd-shaped ball in the USA.
game People enjoy
playing games.
golf Golf is a sport in which a ball is hit
into a series of holes using golf clubs.
golf ball A golf ball is a small ball used in golf - the ball sits
on a tee in the grass.
golf club Golf clubs are used
to hit a golf ball.
ice skate When you wear ice
skates, you can glide across ice.
illusion An illusion is something that
tricks your eyes.
Internet The Internet is a group
of connected computers. You are surfing the Internet right now!
jack-in-the-box A jack-in-the-box is a toy that
can surprise you!
jack-o'-lantern A jack-o'-lantern looks scary when it's lit up!
jacks Jacks is a traditional
children's game.
jigsaw puzzle To put a jigsaw puzzle together,
you match shapes.
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jog Jogging is good
exercise.
jokes Do you know any good
jokes?
joystick A joystick is used
to play some computer games.
judo Judo is one of the
martial arts.
juggle It takes good
coordination to juggle.
jump rope There are a lot of different ways to
jump rope.
kaleidoscope A kaleidoscope is a device that makes beautiful, colorful
patterns.
karate Karate is one of the
martial arts.
kite You can fly a kite on windy days.
knitting Sweaters and
socks are made by knitting.
magazine A magazine is
published periodically.
magnet A magnet attracts things
made of iron.
martial arts The martial arts include Aikido,
Judo, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and other sports.
mask A mask covers your
face.
maze Getting through the passages of a maze is tricky.
mitt A baseball mitt is a glove used to catch
balls.
nursery rhyme Nursery rhymes are
simple rhymes that most children enjoy.
oil painting An oil painting is a picture made using
oil paints.
Olympics The Olympic
Games began over 2700 years ago in ancient Greece.
origami Origami is the art of folding paper into beautiful
shapes.
paintbrush A paintbrush is used
to paint things.
painting A painting is a picture
made using paints.
palette A palette holds an
artist's paints.
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palindrome
A palindrome is a word, phrase or
number that reads the same forwards or backwards. Some
palindromes are: the name Bob, the
number 101, and the phrase, "Madam, I'm
Adam."
pen pal
A pen pal is a faraway friend you write to.
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photo A photo, or
photograph, is a picture taken with a
camera.
pinwheel A pinwheel is a toy that whirls around when you
blow on it.
play When you play,
you are having fun.
project A project is a task that accomplishes something. Crafts projects are fun to
make.
puppet A puppet is a doll that you put your hand in, making it
move.
puzzle
Puzzles can be confusing but fun.
racket A racket is used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in sports like tennis and
badminton.
radio A radio lets you hear broadcast music and talk
shows.
rhyme Words that rhyme have endings that
sound the same, like cat and hat or kite
and light.
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riddle A riddle is a
question that is a puzzle or a joke.
robot A robot is a
mechanical worker.
rocket A rocket is a machine that propels itself into space.
rocking horse Children can rock on a rocking horse.
roller skate When you wear roller skates, you can roll along the
ground.
seesaw Seesaws go up
and down.
ski When you ski, you glide over snow or
water.
slide A slide is a playground toy that you climb up on and then slide down. You
can go very fast on a slide.
snowman Snowmen are
figures made from snow. They melt when the weather
gets warm.
soccer ball A soccer ball is
made up of pentagons and
hexagons.
sports Playing sports is
fun and good exercise.
stadium A stadium is a large
building in which sports events are held.
sword A long time ago, soldiers fought
with swords.
tangram A tangram is a traditional Chinese puzzle that can
be made into many shapes.
team A team is a group of
people that work together towards a
goal.
teddy bear Teddy bears are fun to cuddle.
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tee A tee holds a ball in postion so you can
hit it.
telescope A telescope is a optical
device that makes faraway objects appear
closer and larger, allowing us to see distant
objects in space.
television A television is a
machine that receives pictures
and sounds. People watch and listen to
shows on television.
tennis Tennis is a sport in which a ball is hit over a net with a
racket.
tennis racket A racket is used to
hit a ball or shuttlecock in
sports like tennis and badminton.
tent A tent is a
temporary shelter made of fabric.
tepee A tepee is a house made
by some Native Americans.
tic-tac-toe Tic-tac-toe is a game for two players. The
winner has to get three marks in a
row.
tongue twister Tongue twisters are
hard to say!
toys We play with toys.
train A train has an
engine that pulls railroad cars along a
track.
treasure chest A treasure chest is a
lidded, locked box filled with valuables.
vacation A vacation is a time of rest or a
change of everyday activities.
wagon You can pull things
in a wagon.
yo-yo A yo-yo is a round
toy that goes up and down on a
string.
Vehicle and Transportation Words
airplane Airplanes fly in the
sky.
ambulance An ambulance takes sick
people to the hospital.
anchor An anchor is a heavy
metal device that holds a ship in place.
automobile An automobile is a
car.
bicycle A bicycle has two wheels, a
handle bar, and pedals.
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blimp A blimp is is a
balloon-like airship that floats in the
sky.
boat Boats float in the water.
bulldozer A bulldozer is a large
tractor that moves earth.
bus A bus is a large
vehicle that can take many passengers to
places.
cab Cab is another word for taxi.
camper You can travel and sleep in a camper.
canoe A canoe is a small boat.
car You can travel in a car.
caravel The caravel is a large sailing ship that was
first made in Portugal in the late 1400's.
Many world explorers used
caravels.
cart A cart is a
wheeled vehicle that is pulled or pushed by an animal or a
person.
Conestoga wagon
US pioneers used Conestoga wagons pulled by oxen or horses to move their belongings westward. They are also called
covered wagons or prairie schooners.
covered wagon US pioneers used covered wagons pulled by oxen or
horses to move their belongings westward. They are also called conestoga wagons or
prairie schooners.
dump truck A dump truck is a truck that can carry and then
dump its load (like gravel or soil). A dump truck toy is a great in a
sandbox.
engine The engine of a train pulls the railroad cars
along the track.
engine The engines of
an airplane propel it
through the air. Englines also power other vehicles, like
cars.
fire truck Fire fighters on a fire truck help put
out fires.
funnel The funnel is the
smokestack of a ship or a train.
fuselage The fuselage is the main body of an
airplane.
garbage truck A garbage truck
picks up garbage and hauls it to the dump.
helicopter A helicopter is
a flying machine. It is kept in the air by a sideways propeller on
top.
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hot-air balloon Hot-air balloons float through the
air.
hull The hull is the main body
or frame of a ship.
jet A jet is a very fast, powerful airplane.
jet engine A jet engine is a
powerful motor that propels a jet plane.
junk A junk is a traditional
Chinese sailing ship made of
wood.
kayak A kayak is a small
boat with an opening in the
center for a person.
keel The keel is the bottom of
a ship.
landing gear The landing gear of an airplane is the set of wheels used during landing and takeoff.
license plate Every car has a
license plate that tells you where it's from.
lifeboat A lifeboat is a small boat that
is kept on a larger ship; it is
used in emergencies.
limousine A limousine is a very long, fancy
car.
Mayflower The Mayflower was the
name of the ship in which the 102 Pilgrims sailed from
England to what is now Massachusetts, on the
northeastern coast of the USA. The Pilgrims landed
on December 11, 1620.
minivan A minivan is a small
van.
motorcycle A motorcycle has
two wheels and can go fassssttttttt!
oar An oar is used to row a boat.
paddle A paddle is an oar for rowing a small
boat.
plane Planes are machines that fly in the sky. People ride
in them.
porthole A porthole is a window
in a ship.
propeller A propeller is a
device with blades that is turned by an engine; it makes boats (and some airplanes) move.
prow The prow is
front part of a ship.
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railroad tracks Trains run along railroad tracks.
ride
When you take a ride, you travel on something
else, like a bicycle, a horse, or other means of
transportation.
rocket A rocket is a machine that propels itself into
space.
sail A sail is a large piece of strong fabric that catches the wind and
propels a boat or sailboard through the
water.
sailboat A sailboat is a boat that has sails and is
powered by the wind.
school bus A school bus
carries children to and from school.
ship A ship is a very large
boat.
steamshovel A steamshovel is a
machine that digs large holes and can move
dirt.
submarine A submarine is a
vessel that can travel underwater and carry
people.
tail The tail is the rear section of
an airpane.
tanker A tanker is a truck that carries liquids,
like milk or gasoline.
taxi People pay a taxi driver to
drive them places.
tire A tire is an air-filled covering for a wheel. Cars, bicycles, and many other vehicles
use tires.
tow truck A tow truck is a
strong truck that can pull cars and other trucks when they
cannot move.
tracks Trains run
along railroad tracks.
tractor A tractor is a
powerful vehicle that can pull a
plow or other farm tools.
traffic light A traffic light directs traffic safely. Green
means go, yellow means prepare to stop, and red
means stop.
train A train has an engine that pulls railroad cars
along a track.
truck A truck is a vehicle that can carry big
loads.
trunk The trunk is the
large compartment in the back part of
a car.
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tugboat A tugboat is a
sturdy boat that guides large boats
in and out of harbors.
unicycle A unicycle is a vehicle with one wheel that is
moved by pedals.
van A van is a truck used to haul people and things
from one place to another.
vehicle
A vehicle moves people and things from one place to
another.
wagon You can pull things in a
wagon.
wheel A wheel is a
circular object that rotates around its
center.
wheelbarrow A wheelbarrow is a small cart with one wheel and
two handles.
wheelchair A wheelchair is a chair
on wheels that handicapped people
can use to get around.
yacht A yacht is a very nice
small ship.
zeppelin A zeppelin is a metal-framed,
motorized balloon-like airship that floats in the
sky.
Verbs: Action Words
A verb is a type of word that describes an action or a state of being, like wiggle, walk, run, jump, be, do, have, or think.
act When you act, you do something or perform a role.
bake You bake food in the oven, making breads, cakes, and
cookies.
break When you break something, it is
separated into two or more pieces or is
cracked. Broken things are often
unusable.
chop When something is
chopped, it is cut into smaller pieces.
clap When you clap your
hands together they make a noise.
crawl Babies crawl to move around.
cry Sometimes people cry when they're
sad or upset.
dance When you move
your body rhythmically, you
are dancing.
drink People need to drink
water every day.
earn You can earn money by
working.
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eat We eat when we
are hungry.
fall If you lose your balance, you can
slip and fall.
fly When something
flies, it goes through the air without falling.
Many animals, like flies, butterflies and
birds, can fly. People can fly in
airplanes and helicopters.
give When you let someone have
something, you are giving it to them.
go When you go, you are
moving.
have If you have
something, you are in possession of it
or it is a characteristic of
yours.
hear We hear things
with our ears. Our ears give us a
sense of hearing.
juggle It takes good
coordination to juggle.
jump When you jump, you
go up and down.
kneel When you kneel, your knees are on the floor.
knit Sweaters and socks
are made by knitting.
laugh People laugh at
funny things, like jokes.
learn When you learn,
you find out something new.
move When you move, you
are not still.
nod When you nod your head, you move it up and down.
play When you play,
you are having fun.
pull When you pull something, you make it move by
tugging at it.
push When you push something, you make it move by
pressing against it.
read People read
newspapers, books, magazines, the
Internet, and other things.
ride
When you take a ride, you travel on something
else, like a bicycle, a horse, or other means of
transportation.
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run Running is faster
than walking.
scream When you
scream, you talk in a very loud,
emotional voice.
see We see with our
eyes. Our eyes give us a sense of sight.
sew You can sew using a needle and thread.
Clothes are made by sewing.
shower When you shower, you
wash your body in a stream of falling water.
shrug When you shrug,
you raise your shoulders in order to show that you don't know, aren't interested in, or
have doubts about something.
sit When you sit you
rest your legs.
ski When you ski, you glide over snow or
water.
sleep We need to sleep
every night.
slip If you lose your balance,
you can slip.
smell We smell odors with our
nose.
smile People usually smile when they're happy.
speak People speak in many different languages.
splash When a liquid splashes, parts of it scatter around. Children
like to splash around in a pool.
splatter When you splatter something, parts of it are scattered around. Paint can splatter when you are
doing art work.
split When something is split,
it is divided into two pieces.
stand When you stand, you
are on your feet.
sweep You can sweep the floor
with a broom.
swim When you swim, you move
around in the water.
talk People talk in many different
languages.
teach When you teach someone,
they learn something.
think You can think of amazing things.
throw When you throw
something, you use your arm to send it through the
air.
tickle Tickling someone can make
them laugh.
touch When two things touch, they are in physical contact with each other.
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twist When you twist you pivot your
body.
understand When you understand
something, you know it very well or you know how
it works.
unzip When you unzip something, you open a zipper.
use When you use
something you do something with it.
vote When you vote, you are expressing your choice
for something or someone, along with
other people as part of a group decision.
walk To walk is to move on foot. Walking is
slower than running.
wave This girl is
waving to her friends.
weep Sometimes people weep when they're
sad.
wiggle When you wiggle you
twist and move all over.
work When you work, you do a
task.
write When you write, you put words on
paper.
yawn Sometimes people
yawn when they're tired.
yell When you yell, you shout in a very loud
voice.
zip When you zip
something up, you close a zipper.
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Weather-Related Words
acid rain Acid rain is
polluted and is harmful to the environment.
atmosphere The atmosphere is the gas that
surrounds a planet.
centigrade Centigrade is a
measure of temperature that is abbreviated C. Water freezes at 0°C and boils at
100°C.
cloud Clouds are
white or gray object that floats
in the air and contains tiny
water drops or ice particles.
cyclone
A cyclone is a storm of rapidly spinning
air that is very dangerous.
dust storm A dust storm is a very strong wind that carries dust across the land.
Dust storms occur in dry areas, like
deserts
evaporation Evaporation is the process in which a liquid goes into its gaseous form, for example, when liquid water becomes
water vapor.
fahrenheit Fahrenheit is a
measure of temperature that is abbreviated F. Water freezes at 32°F and boils at
212°F.
hail Balls of ice that fall from clouds are called hail or
hailstones.
hurricane A hurricane is a
strong storm with high winds and rain. The very center of
the storm, called the eye, is calm.
ice Ice is frozen water.
Ice Age An Ice Age is a time when the Earth becomes very cold and much of it is covered with ice and glaciers. There have been many Ice Ages on Earth; the last one lasted from about 2 million to 10,000 years ago.
iceberg An iceberg is a huge chunk of
ice that floats in the sea. Most of
an iceberg is hidden under the
water.
icicle Icicles are
hanging ice that are formed from dripping water.
lightning Lightning is a flash of light in the sky
caused by an electrical storm.
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meteorologist A meteorologist is
a scientist who studies the weather.
precipitation Precipitation is rain, snow,
hail, or sleet.
radar Radar is a device
that uses reflected radio
waves to located objects at a
distance. Radar is short for
"radio detection and ranging."
rain Rain is water that falls from clouds. Rain is measured using
a rain gauge.
rainbow
A rainbow appears when sunlight passes through bits of water in the air. The white light is broken up into many colors.
sky The sky is blue.
sleet Sleet is freezing rain.
snow Snow is flakes of frozen water that fall from
clouds when it is very cold.
snowflake Snowflakes are made of snow -
they are crystals. No two snowflakes look alike, but they
all have six sides.
storm A storm is very bad
weather, like a hurricane or a
typhoon.
thermometer A thermometer is used
for telling what the temperature is.
thunderstorm A thunderstorm is a an electrical storm with lightning (flashes of
bright light), which creates thunder (very loud sounds).
tornado A tornado is rapidly spinning air that is very dangerous.
Tornados are funnel-shaped. If a tornado travels over a body of water, it is called a waterspout.
twister Twister is another
name for a tornado, a rapidly spinning
air that is very dangerous.
vortex Rapidly spinning gas or liquid is called a vortex.
water Water is a liquid that we drink and use to wash. Water covers over two
thirds of the surface of the Earth, and much of our body is made of water.
water cycle The Water Cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates from the Earth to
the sky and back again.
waterspout A waterspout is a
tornado that travels over a body of water.
weather Weather is the state
that the outdoors is in, like how windy it is, how hot or cold it is, or if it is raining or
snowing.
weather balloon A weather balloon is a giant balloon that is sent high in the sky to measure weather
information, like temperature, wind speed,
and air pressure.
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weather vane A weather vane is a device that points
the way the wind is blowing.
whirlwind Rapidly spinning air is called
a whirlwind.
wind The wind is air
that blows outside.
windsock A windsock is a
device that shows which
way the wind is blowing and the wind's speed.
Parts of The Face
More Anatomy Activities
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