A is for ...
aardvark
Aardvarks are large African mammals that eat ants. The name means "Earth pig."
abacus
An abacus is an ancient device that is used for arithmetic calculations.
above
Above means over or higher. The cloud is above the mountain. Mr. Mrs. Dr. USA
abbreviation
A abbreviation is a shortened form of a word. Some common abbreviations are: St. (street), Ave. (avenue), km (kilometer)., and UK (United Kingdom).
acid rain
Acid rain is polluted and is harmful to the environment.
acorn
The acorn is the nut of an oak tree.
Acrocanthosaurus
Acrocanthosaurus was huge, spine-backed, meat-eating dinosaur.
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.
acute angle
An acute angle is less than 90 degrees.
"Haste makes waste."
adage
An adage is a short saying that tells a commonly-known truth.
Adams, John
John Adams (1735-1826) was the second President of the USA, serving from 1797 to 1801. 1+1=2
2+3=5
addition
Addition is the adding of numbers to get their sum.
address
An address lists where someone lives or works. On a piece of mail, an address tells the Post Office where to bring a letter or package.
adjective
An adjective is a word that describes a person, place or thing.
adult
Adults are grown-up women and men. ?
adverb
An adverb is a word that tells "how," "when," "where," or "how much". Some adverbs are: easily, warmly, quickly, mainly, freely, often, and unfortunately.
afraid
When you're afraid, you are scared.
Africa
Africa is the second biggest continent. It is in the Southern Hemisphere and is bordered by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, and the Mediterranean Sea. Some of the many countries in Africa are Algeria, Egypt, Ethopia, Kenya, Libya, Mali, Madagascar, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zaire, and Zimbabwe.
African elephant
The African elephant is the biggest land animal. It has large ears and a long trunk.
African penguin
The African penguin is a small, flightless bird that lives on islands off the coast of southern Africa.
African wild cat
The African wild cat is a fierce cat and a fast hunters.
African wild dog
The African wild dog hunts in packs in Africa.
agouti
The agouti is a large, short-tailed rodent from rainforests in the Americas.
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.
air
The Earth is surrounded by air. Many animals breathe air.
Airedale terrier
The Airedale terrier is a dog that was originally bred in England.
airplane
Airplanes fly in the sky.
ajar
Something that is ajar is partly open. The door is ajar.
Alabama
Alabama is a state in the southern United States of America. Its capital is Montgomery.
The Alamo
The Alamo is an old Spanish mission located in San Antonio, Texas.
Alamosaurus
Alamosaurus was a huge, long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur that had a whip-like tail. Fossils have been found in Texas.
Alaska
Alaska is the 49th state of the United States of America. Its capital is Juneau.
Alaskan malamute
The Alaskan malamute is a powerful sled dog from Alaska.
albatross
The albatross is web-footed bird that can fly for a long period of time.
Albertosaurus
Albertosaurus was a large, meat-eating dinosaur, related to T. Rex.
alike
When things are alike they look the same.
all
All the apples above are red.
alley
An alley is a narrow road between buildings.
alligator
Alligators are large reptiles that have huge jaws and large teeth.
Allosaurus
Allosaurus was a huge, meat-eating dinosaur.
almond
An almond is a type of nut.
alpaca
The alpaca is a South American mammal related to and smaller than the llama. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
alphabet
There are 26 letters in the alphabet.
amber
Amber is a yellowish hardened tree resin.
ambulance
An ambulance takes sick people to the hospital.
America
The United States of America is a country in North America. There are 50 states in the United States of America.
American Sign Language
Some deaf people use American Sign Language to communicate.
amoeba
An amoeba is a tiny, one-celled animal. Amoeba is also spelled ameba.
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ampersand
An ampersand is a symbol that means "and."
amphibian
Amphibians are animals that live in the water during their early life, but usually live on land as adults. They include frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and others.
anaconda
The anaconda is the biggest snake in the world.
anatomy
Anatomy is a science that studies the body.
anchor
An anchor is a heavy metal device that holds a ship in place.
angel
An angel embodies goodness.
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.
angle
An angle is the amount of rotation it would take to put one intersecting line on top of another.
angry
When you are angry, you are very mad.
animals
You can see lots of animals at the zoo.
animal tracks
Animals make tracks when they walk or run.
ankle
The ankle is the joint between your foot and leg.
Ankylosaurus
Ankylosaurus was a plant-eating, armored dinosaur.
ant
Ants are small, social insects that are found worldwide.
Antarctica
Antarctica is an icy continent around the South Pole.
anteater
Anteaters are mammals with very long snouts. They are from South and Central America.
antelope
Antelopes are graceful mammals with beautiful horns.
Anthony, Susan B.
Susan Brownell Anthony (1820-1906) campaigned for women's rights in the USA, including the right to vote.
antlers
Antlers are hard, branch-like growths on the head of some mammals- they are shed yearly. Many animals, like reindeer, have antlers.
antonym
Antonyms are words that mean the opposite of each other. Some antonyms include: happy/sad, big/small, up/down, stop/go, wet/dry, long/short, loose/tight.
Apatosaurus
Apatosaurus was a huge, plant-eating dinosaur. It used to be called Brontosaurus.
ape
Chimpanzees, orangutans, and gorillas are apes. can't
apostrophe
An apostrophe is a symbol that indicates that some letters have been omitted from a word (for example, "do not" can be written as the contraction "don't"). Apostrophes are also used to show possession (for example, Jane's doll means a doll belonging to Jane).
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.
April
April is the fourth month of the year.
apron
An apron protects clothing from getting dirty.
aquarium
You can look at fish in an aquarium.
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.
arachnid
Arachnids are animals that have eight jointed legs, an exoskeleton, and a two-part body. Spiders, scorpions, and ticks are arachnids.
arch
An arch is a curved opening.
Archelon
Archelon was a marine turtle that was the size of a car. It lived during the time of the dinosaurs.
archer
An archer shoots an arrow with a bow.
archipelago
An archipelago is a group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.
Arctic
The Arctic is the area surrounding the North Pole of the Earth. The Arctic is covered by the Arctic Ocean, some of which is covered by a thick layer of ice.
Arctic animals
Animals that live in the Arctic have adapted to withstand very cold temperatures.
Arctic hare
This white hare lives in the Arctic and has huge hindfeet.
Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is the ocean at the North Pole.
Arctic tern
The Arctic tern is a small bird that flies from the Arctic to the Antarctic and back again each year.
Arctic wolf
Arctic wolves are meat-eaters that live in northern Canada. 1+1=2
7-4=3
arithmetic
Arithmetic is the study of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Arizona
Arizona is a state in the southwestern United States of America. Its capital is Phoenix.
Arkansas
Arkansas is a state in the United States of America. Its capital is Little Rock.
arm
You can carry things in your arms.
armadillo
An armadillo is a small, burrowing, armored mammal.
armchair
An armchair is a chair with arms.
Armstrong, Neil
Neil Alden Armstrong (1930- ) was the first person to walk on the moon. He piloted NASA's Apollo 11 mission, which landed on the moon on July 20, 1969.
army
An army is a unified group of people who are trained to fight on land.
around
When something is around something, it is near or close to it.
arrow
Arrows are long and have a sharp point.
art
A work of art can be a drawing, painting, sculpture, music, dance, photograph, or other form of expression.
art gallery
You can see works of art at an art gallery.
artichoke
The artichoke is a spiny, green vegetable. the, a, an
article
An article is a word that introduces a noun and also limits or clarifies it. In English, the indefinite articles are: a and an; the definite article is the.
artist
An artist creates works of art.
Asia
Asia is the biggest continent. It is in the Northern Hemisphere and borders Europe. Some of the countries in Asia include China, Mongolia, India, Pakistan, Laos, Japan, Myanmar, Iran, Iraq, Vietnam, Thailand, and part of Russia.
asleep
When you are asleep you are not awake.
assassin bug
Assassin bugs are insects that eat other insects.
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.
athlete
Someone who is good at a sport is an athlete.
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is a large body of salt water that separates the Americas from Europe and Africa. It is the second largest ocean.
atmosphere
The atmosphere is the gas that surrounds a planet.
atoll
An atoll is a ring (or partial ring) of coral that forms an island in an ocean or sea.
atom
Everything is made up of tiny atoms. @
at sign
The @ on keyboards and in email addresses is called the "at sign." You can write one easily by writing a lower case a, then continuing to draw an almost-complete circle around the a.
August
August is the eighth month of the year.
aurora
Auroras are beautiful lights in the near-polar sky.
Australia
Australia is a continent, a country and an island! It is surrounded by the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The capital of Australia is Canberra.
automobile
An automobile is a car.
autumn
Autumn is the season between summer and winter. Another name for autumn is fall.
avenue
An avenue is a wide street.
Avimimus
Avimimus was a bird-like dinosaur that ate meat and had a long beak.
avocado
The avocado is an oily, green fruit; it is sometimes called the alligator pear. Avocados grow on trees in warm areas.
awake
When you are awake, you are not asleep.
award
An award is something you get for winning or doing well at something.
awl
An awl is a tool used to make small holes in things.
ax
An ax is useful for chopping wood.
aye-aye
The aye-aye is an unusual, nocturnal primate (a type of mammal) that lives in Madagascar (an island off the coast of Africa).
B is for ...
baboon
The baboon is a large monkey with a long snout and large cheek pouches.
baby
A baby is a very young person.
Bach, J.S.
Johann Sebastian Bach was one of the greatest composers of all time.
backgammon
Backgammon is an ancient board game played with tiles and dice.
backpack
A backpack is a sack that is worn on the back and is used to carry things.
bacterium
A bacterium (plural bacteria) is a primitive, single-celled organism.
bad
When something is bad, it is has unpleasant qualities. The opposite of bad is good.
badger
The badger is a nocturnal mammal with a black-and-white striped face.
bag
You can put things in a bag.
bagel
A bagel is a chewy kind of roll.
baker
A baker bakes food in the oven, like breads, cakes, and cookies.
bald eagle
The bald eagle is a large bird of prey. It is the symbol of the USA.
ball
A ball is round and fun to bounce, throw, kick, or catch.
ballerina
A ballerina is a woman who does ballet dancing.
balloon
A balloon is a thin rubber sack that is filled with air or other gases.
bamboo
Bamboo is a very useful plant from Asia. Pandas eat bamboo.
banana
Bananas are a sweet, yellow fruit.
bandage
A bandage is a clean pad that is used to cover and protect cuts and other injuries.
bandicoot
Bandicoots are marsupials with pointy snouts. It lives in Australia and New Guinea.
banjo
The banjo is a stringed musical instrument with a circular body.
bank
You can put your money in a bank for safe keeping.
banner
A banner is a flag.
bar code
There are bar codes on most things that are for sale in stores.
bark
Bark is the hard, outer covering of the trunk, branches, and roots of trees.
barn
A barn is a farm building where animals and animal feed are kept.
barrel
A barrel is a large, wooden container.
Barosaurus
A huge, long-necked, whip-tailed, plant-eating dinosaur that lived the Jurassic period.
baseball
Baseball is team game that is played with a ball and a bat.
baseball bat
You hit a baseball with a baseball bat.
basilisk
The basilisk is a South American lizard that can walk on water.
basket
You can carry things in a basket.
basketball
Basketball is a sport in which you get points for throwing a ball into a basket.
basking shark
The basking shark is huge and eats very tiny animals that float in the ocean.
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.
bassoon
The bassoon is a large woodwind instrument with a double reed. It can play very low notes.
bat
Bats are the only flying mammal.
bathing suit
A bathing suit is a garment you wear while swimming.
bathtub
You take a bath in a bathtub.
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.
bay
A bay is a body of water that is partly enclosed by land (usually smaller than a gulf).
beach
A beach is where the water meets the land. You can build sand castles on the beach.
beads
Beads are small objects with a hole through them so that they can be strung together to make jewelry or other things.
beagle
The beagle is a friendly, playful dog. It was originally bred as a rabbit hunter.
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.
bear
A bear is a big, furry mammal.
beaver
The beaver is a large rodent that builds dams and dens.
bed
People sleep in beds.
bee
Bees are flying insects that live in a hive. Some bees make honey. Bees are important plant pollinators; they fertilize seeds when they fly from flower to flower, collecting nectar.
beetle
A beetle is an insect.
behind
When you are behind something, you are to the back of it.
bell
A bell makes a beautiful sound when you ring it.
beluga whale
The beluga is a small, white, toothed whale that lives mostly in cold, arctic waters.
bench
A few people can sit on a bench.
between
When something is between, it is located in a position separating two other items.
bicycle
A bicycle has two wheels, a handle bar, and pedals.
big
When someone or something is big, it is above average size.
Big Dipper
The Big Dipper is a group of 7 stars contained in the Northern Hemisphere constellation Ursa major (the Great Bear).
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.
bighorn sheep
The bighorn sheep is a wild brown sheep from mountains and deserts of North America.
bilby
The bilby (also known as the rabbit-eared bandicoot) is a small marsupial with long ears. It lives in Australia and New Guinea.
bill
A bill is paper money. 1,000,000,000
billion
A billion is a thousand million. The Earth is billions of years old.
binturong
The binturong is a dark, furry mammal from southeast Asia.
biome
A biome is the natural place in a particular climate where many plants and animals live. Some biomes include the rainforest, tundra, and desert.
biped
A biped is an animal that walks on two legs. People are bipeds. Tyrannosaurus rex was a biped.
bird
Birds have feathers and wings. Most birds can fly.
birthday
You have a birthday every year.
birthday cake
Birthday cakes are sweet and delicious!
bison
The Bison (also called the American Buffalo) is the heaviest land animal in North America.
black
Black is the color of a very dark night.
black bear
The black bear is a big bear that can be black or brown colored.
black bear hamster
The black bear hamster is a docile, black, short-haired hamster.
blackberry
Blackberries are dark-colored, edible berries that grow on prickly vines.
blackbird
Blackbirds are black!
black widow spider
The black widow is a very poisonous black spider with a red hourglass marking.
blimp
A blimp is is a balloon-like airship that floats in the sky.
blocks
You can build things with toy blocks.
bloodhound
The bloodhound is the heaviest hound dog and is an incredible scent tracker.
blouse
A blouse is a shirt, a type of garment worn on the upper part of the body.
blue
The sky is blue during the day.
bluebell
Bluebells are bell-shaped flowers.
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.
blue shark
The blue shark is a sleek, fast-swimming shark with blue skin.
blue-tongued skink
The blue-tongued skink is an Australian lizard that has a long, blue tongue.
blue whale
The blue whale is the biggest animal that ever lived. It eats tiny food that it sieves through baleen.
boa constrictor
The boa constrictor is a large snake from South and Central America.
boat
Boats float in the water.
bobcat
The bobcat is a fierce, short-tailed wild cat from North America.
body
Everyone has a body.
bones
Bones are hard, structural parts of the body of many animals. We have 206 bones in our skeleton.
bongo
The bongo is a large, striped antelope from African forests.
book
Books are wonderful to read!
bookcase
Books are stored in bookcases.
boots
Boots are a type of shoe. Boots cover the feet and part of the lower legs.
Boston terrier
The Boston Terrier is an intelligent, lively, short-haired dog.
bottle
A bottle is a container with a narrow neck and mouth.
bouquet
A bouquet is a bunch of flowers.
bow
A bow is loops of ribbon or sting that are tied together.
bow
A bow is a device that is used to play a violin, viola, cello, double bass, or other stringed instrument.
bowhead whale
The bowhead whale is a large whale that eats tiny food that it sieves through baleen.
bowl
You can eat soup or cereal in a bowl.
box
A box can hold things.
boy
A boy is a young man.
bracelet
A bracelet is jewelry you wear on your wrist.
Brachiosaurus
Brachiosaurus was a huge, plant-eating dinosaur. It had a very long neck.
braid
A braid is three or more strands that are woven together into a rope-like shape.
Braille
Braille is a system of writing used by blind people.
brain
We think with our brain. The brain is protected by the skull.
branch
A branch is a tree or other plant that grows from the trunk or stem.
brass instruments
The French horn, trumpet, trombone, and tuba are brass musical instruments.
brave
Someone who is brave has courage.
Brazil
Brazil is a large country in South America. Its capital is Brasilia.
breaching
Breaching is when whales jump high out of the water. Sometimes whales spin around while they are breaching.
bread
Bread is made from flour and is baked in an oven.
break
When you break something, it is separated into two or more pieces or is cracked. Broken things are often unusable.
breakfast
Breakfast is a meal that is eaten in the morning.
brick
This fireplace is made out of bricks.
bridge
A bridge is a structure over water, or over another thing that is difficult to cross.
brittle
Something that is brittle will break or snap in two easily. Potato chips are brittle.
brittle star
The brittle star is a bottom-dwelling marine invertebrate with long, spiny arms. It is called the brittle star because an arm can snap off when it is bitten by a predator; the arm will later regrow.
broccoli
Broccoli is a green vegetable.
Brontosaurus
Brontosaurus was a huge, long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur. It is now called Apatosaurus.
broken
When something is broken, it does not work or has been damaged.
bronze
Bronze is a metal that is made out of copper and tin (which are other metals). In the Olympics, the third-place medal is made of bronze.
brook
A brook is small stream.
broom
You can sweep the floor with a broom.
brothers
Brothers are boys or men who have the same parents.
brown
Brown is the color of wood.
brown bear
The brown bear is a large bear with a muscular hump on its shoulders.
brush
A brush is used to paint, clean, or groom.
bubble gum
You can chew bubble gum and blow bubbles.
bubbles
It is fun to blow soap bubbles!
bucket
A bucket is a container with a handle.
buffalo
The American buffalo (which is actually a bison) is the heaviest land animal in North America.
bug
There are lots of bugs in the world. Insects and spiders are bugs.
building
A building is a structure built by people.
bulb
A plant bulb wil sprout into a new plant. Onions are bulbs.
bulb
A light bulb turns electricity into light.
bull
A bull is a male cow.
bulldog
The bulldog is a muscular, wrinkled, powerful dog that was originally bred in Britain.
bulldozer
A bulldozer is a large tractor that moves earth.
bull shark
The bull shark is a dangerous predator that has a flattened snout.
bull snake
Also known as the gopher snake and the pine snake, this hissing constrictor lives in North America.
bully
A bully is person who is mean to others.
bun
A bun is a sweet roll.
bunny
A bunny is a young rabbit.
burrow
Burrows are tunnels that some animals dig. Many animals live underground in burrows.
bus
A bus is a large vehicle that can take many passengers to places.
butte
A butte is a hill-like formation that has a flat top and steep walls. It usually occurrs in dry areas.
butter
Butter is a rich spread made from cream.
butterfly
A butterfly is an insect that has beautiful wings. The butterfly begins its life as caterpillar, and later changes into a butterfly.
button
A button is used to fasten clothes.
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cab
Cab is another word for taxi.
cabin
A cabin is a small, simple house.
cactus
A cactus is a prickly plant that lives in dry places.
caiman
The caiman is a meat-eating reptile from South and Central America.
cage
Some people keep birds in cages.
cake
Cake is a sweet dessert.
calculator
A calculator is a machine that solves math problems.
calendar
A calendar lets you know what day it is.
calf
A calf is a young cow.
California
California is a state on the western coast of the United States of America. Its capital is Sacramento.
California poppy
The California poppy is a small, cup-shaped flower that lives in dry areas.
Camarasaurus
Camarasaurus was a long-necked dinosaur over 60 feet long.
camel
Camels are large mammals that live in dry areas. The camel's hump is filled with fat.
camera
You can take pictures with a camera.
camouflage
When someone or something is camouflaged, it blends in with its surroundings, becoming hidden.
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.
can
Some food and drinks come in cans.
can opener
A can opener is a device that opens cans.
Canada
Canada is a large country in North America. The capital city of Canada is Ottawa.
Canada goose
The Canada goose is a large North American bird that honks.
canary
Canaries sing very well.
candle
A candle is a stick of wax with a wick that can burn.
candy
Candy is very sweet.
cane
A cane is a walking stick.
canoe
A canoe is a small boat.
canyon
A canyon is a deep valley with very steep sides - often carved from the Earth by a river.
cap
A cap is a type of hat.
cape
A cape is a flowing piece of clothing that hangs loose on your shoulders.
cape
A cape is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river.
Cape buffalo
The Cape Buffalo is a large, hoofed mammal that lives in African savannas (grasslands).
Cape hunting dog
The Cape hunting dog hunts in packs in Africa. A B C
capital letters
Capital letters (also called upper-case letters) are used at the beginning of sentences and proper nouns (like people's names).
capybara
The capybara is the biggest rodent in the world.
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.
card
You can send a card to a friend.
cards
Some people play games with cards.
cardinal
The Northern Cardinal is a bird with a short, wide bill. The male is bright red; the female is brownish-red.
caribou
Caribou live in Arctic regions.
carnation
A carnation is a flower; it can be white, pink, or red.
carnivore
Carnivores are organisms that eat meat.
Carnotaurus
Carnotaurus was a meat-eating dinosaur with horns on its head.
carpet
A carpet is a floor covering made of woven yarn or thick fabric.
carrot
A carrot is an orange vegetable that grows underground.
cart
A cart is a wheeled vehicle that is pulled or pushed by an animal or a person.
carton
Some liquids (like milk and orange juice) are packaged in cartons.
Carver, George Washington
George Washington Carver (1865?-1943) was an American scientist, educator, humanitarian, and former slave who developed hundreds of products from peanuts, sweet potatoes, pecans, and soybeans, greatly improving the agricultural output of Southern farmers.
cassowary
A huge, flightless bird from Australia with a helmet-like crest on its head.
cast
A cast is a hard, stiff, thick bandage (made of plaster or fiberglass) that is used to set a broken bone.
castle
A castle is a huge, fancy building where a king or queen lives.
cat
Cats are mammals and are great pets. Cats were revered by the ancient Egyptians.
caterpillar
A caterpillar eats a lot and will turn into a butterfly or a moth. It is also called a larva.
cauliflower
Cauliflower is a white vegetable; it is related to broccoli.
cave
A cave is a large hole in the ground or in the side of a hill or mountain.
cave art
Cave art is drawings that were drawn on the walls of caves.
cave bear
The cave bear, Ursus spelæus, is a huge, extinct bear known only from fossils. It lived in Europe and was hunted by Stone Age people.
cavity
A cavity is a rotten spot in a tooth.
celery
Celery is a crisp, green vegetable.
cell
Cells are the building blocks of all plants and animals.
cello
A cello is a large string instrument.
cent
Cent is another word for penny.
center
When something is in the center, it is in the middle position.
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.
centipede
A centipede is a small predatory animal with many legs.
Centrosaurus
Centrosaurus was plant-eating dinosaur with a long snout horn.
century
A century is 100 years.
Ceratosaurus
Ceratosaurus was a meat-eating dinosaur from the Jurassic period. It had a small horn on its snout.
chain
A chain is made up of many links.
chair
A chair is a piece of furniture that people sit on.
chalkboard
You can write with chalk on a chalkboard.
chameleon
Chameleons are lizards that can change their skin color.
champion
A champion is the winner of a game or other competition.
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 mark that is used to note that something has been done or is correct.
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.
checkers
Checkers is a two-player game that is played on an 8 by 8 square game board.
chart
A chart is a diagram, like a graph or a table, that shows the relationships between things.
cheek
The cheeks are the sides of the face between the mouth area and the ear.
cheese
Cheese is a food made from milk.
cheetah
The cheetah is the fastest land animal.
chef
A chef cooks food.
cherries
Cherries are a sweet, tangy, red fruit.
chick
A chick is a baby chicken. Some other baby birds are also called chicks.
chicken
A chicken is a farm animal.
Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a small, alert dog from Mexico.
child
A child is a young person.
children
Children are young people.
chimney
A chimney is a structure in which you can build a fire.
chimpanzee
Chimpanzees are very intelligent animals. These mammals live in western and central Africa.
chin
The chin is the part of the face below the mouth.
China
China is a large country in Asia.
china
China is well-made pottery that was first made in China.
chinchilla
Chinchillas are soft rodents that live high in the Andes Mountains of South America.
chipmunk
Chipmunks are rodents that live in North America and Asia.
chisel
A chisel is a tool used to carve wood, marble, or other materials.
chocolate
Chocolate is a tasty treat made from cocoa beans and sugar.
chop
When something is chopped, it is cut into smaller pieces.
chopsticks
Chopsticks are eating utensils used by many people in Asia.
chrysalis
A chrysalis is the stage in a butterfly's life when it is changing from a caterpillar into a butterfly. It is also called the pupa.
church
Some people worship in churches
cicada
A cicada is a flying insect with big eyes and clear wings. It has a very long life cycle and the males make a buzzing sound.
circle
A circle is round. All of the points on a circle are the same distance from the center.
circus
A circus is a traveling show that has acrobats, clowns, and animals.
city
A city is a place where a lot of people live.
clam
Clams are animals with two shells. They burrow under the sand.
clap
When you clap your hands together they make a noise.
clarinet
The clarinet is a woodwind instrument.
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.
clay
Potters make beautiful things out of clay, like mugs, plates, and bowls.
clean
When something is clean, it is not dirty.
cliff
A cliff is a steep face of rock and soil.
clock
If you want to know what time it is, look at a clock.
clockwise
Something that travels in a clockwise direction rotates in the same direction as a clock.
clones
Clones are copies of things.
closed
When something is closed, it is not open. The door is closed.
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.
cloud
Clouds are white or gray object that floats in the air and contains tiny water drops or ice particles.
clown
Clowns are people who dress up in funny clothes and try to make you laugh.
coat
A coat helps you keep warm when it is cold.
coati
(pronounced ko-WAH-ti) Coati (also called coatimundi) are long-nosed, long-tailed mammals from the Americas.
cobra
Cobras are venomous snakes.
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.
cocoon
A cocoon is a silky covering made by a caterpillar. The cocoon protects the developing moth.
Coelacanth
The Coelacanth (pronounced SEE-la-canth) is a primitive fish that was thought to have been extinct for millions of years, but a living Coelacanth was caught in 1938.
coffee
Coffee is a drink made from roasted coffee beans.
coffin
A coffin is a box that holds a dead body.
coin
A coin is a piece of metal money.
cold
We shiver when it is cold.
collie
The collie is a friendly, intelligent, and obedient dog
colon
The colon is part of the digestive system. The colon absorbs water from the partly-digested into the body. :
colon
A colon is a punctuation mark that is used to introduce a list in a sentence or a quote, to separate two major parts of a sentence, to indicate a ratio (like 1:2) or a time (8:15). For example: These students were on the honor roll: Lisa, Jason, and Jessica.
Colorado
Colorado is a state in the western United States of America. Its capital is Denver.
coloring book
You can color the pictures in a coloring book.
color
There are many colors, light and dark, bright and dull.
colorful
Something that is colorful is brightly colored or has many colors.
color wheel
A color wheel is a device that shows the relationships between colors.
Columbus, Christopher
Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, reaching North America. He and his crew sailed the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria, hoping to find a route to Asia. Columbus Day is celebrated in the USA on the second Monday in October.
comb
A comb is a used to smooth or untangle hair.
comet
A comet is the a small, icy object that orbit the Sun. It's tail always points away from the sun.
comic book
A comic book is a book whose story is told in colorful pictures and some words.
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comma
A comma is a punctuation mark used to separate words or phrases in a sentence.
compass
A compass always points north.
compass rose
A compass rose is a design on a map that shows direction. It points which way is north, south, east, west, and some intermediate directions on the map.
compost
Compost is decayed organic matter that enriches soil.
Compsognathus
Compsognathus is the smallest dinosaur yet discovered.
computer
A computer is an eectronic machine that stores and handles large amounts of data. You are using a computer right now.
conch
The conch is a large, shelled animal from warm seas.
cone
A cone is a shape that has a point at one end and a circular opening at the other end.
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. and, or
conjunction
A conjunction is a word that joins other words, phrases, clauses or sentences. Some conjuntions are: and, as, because, but, or, since, so, until, and while.
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the northeastern United States of America. Its capital is Hartford.
connect-the-dots
When you do a connect-the-dots puzzle, you make a picture.
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.
constitution
A constitution is a document that outlines the laws and principles of a nation or organization. The US Constitution was written in 1787 and ratified in 1789.
container
A container can hold things.
continent
The land mass on Earth is divided into continents. The seven continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. can't
contraction
A contraction is a word in which some letters have been omitted; the omitted letters are indicated by an apostrophe. For example, "do not" can be written as the contraction "don't" and "I would" can be written as the contraction "I'd."
cookie
Cookies are small, sweet, baked treats.
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.
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.
Corythosaurus
Corythosaurus was a plant-eating, duck-billed dinosaur that was about 30 feet long.
costume
People wear costumes to pretend they are someone or something else.
cotton candy
Cotton candy is a sweet treat that is spun from sugar.
couch
A couch is a big, soft piece of furniture that many people can sit on.
cougar
A long-tailed wild cat with no spots. It is also known as the puma, panther, mountain lion, and catamont.
counterclockwise
Something that travels in a counterclockwise direction rotates in a direction opposite to that of a clock.
couple
A couple refers to two people or two objects.
courage
A quality in which a person can face danger or pain without showing excessive fear.
cove
A cove is small, horseshoe-shaped body of water along the coast; the water is surrounded by land formed of soft rock.
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.
cow
Most of the milk we drink comes from cows.
coyote
Coyotes are meat-eating animals that are related to wolves.
coypu
Coypus (also called nutrias) are semi-aquatic rodents that are originally from South America.
crab
A crab has a hard shell and eyes on stalks on its head.
cradle
A cradle is a small bed for a baby.
crafts
Crafts are fun, artistic activities.
crane
The crane is a wading bird with a long neck, a long bill, and long legs.
crawl
Babies crawl to move around.
crayfish
Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans with four pairs of walking legs.
crayons
Crayons are colorful wax sticks that are used for drawing.
cream
Cream is the richest part of milk. Butter and ice cream are made from cream.
credit card
A credit card is a card that lets you buy things on credit -- you pay for the items later.
crescent
A crescent is the shape of the moon around the time of the new moon.
crescent moon
A crescent moon is smaller than a half moon.
Cretaceous period
Dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops lived during the Cretaceous period. This geological period lasted from to 146 to 65 million years ago.
cricket
Crickets are noisy, jumping insects.
Crockett, Davy
Davy Crockett was an American frontiersman, trapper, soldier, legislator, and folk hero.
crocodile
Crocodiles are meat-eating reptiles with a long, tapered snout.
crosswalk
A crosswalk is a marked area on a street where it is safer to cross.
crossword puzzle
A crossword puzzle has interlocking words that you guess from clues.
crow
A crow is a very smart black bird.
crown
A crown is a fancy hat worn by kings and queens.
cry
Sometimes people cry when they're sad or upset.
crystal
Crystals are solids whose atoms form a very regular pattern.
cube
A cube is a solid geometric figure with six square faces.
cuckoo
Cuckoos are birds whose call sounds like coo-coo.
cuckoo clock
A cuckoo clock has a mechanical bird that sings every hour.
cucumber
Cucumber is a cool, crisp vegetable that is good in salad.
cuisine
A cuisine is a style of preparing food.
cup
You can drink from a cup.
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.
cupboard
Things are stored in cupboards.
cupcake
A cupcake is a tiny cake.
cursive letters
Cursive letters are curved letters that connect to one another.
curtains
Curtains are cloth hung on and around a window.
curve
A curve is a wavy line.
cut
When something is cut, it is divided or wounded with a sharp object, like a knife.
cuttlefish
The cuttlefish is a close relative of the octopus and the squid.
cyclist
A cyclist is someone who rides a bicycle.
cyclone
A cyclone is a storm of rapidly spinning air that is very dangerous.
cylinder
A cylinder is a figure with a long round body .
cymbals
Cymbals are musical instruments. You bang or hit these percussion instruments together to make a sound.
dachshund
The Dachshund is an active dog with a long body and short legs.
dad
Dad is another word for father.
daffodil
The daffodil is a yellow flower that blooms early in the spring.
daisy
The daisy is a pretty flower.
Dalmatian
The Dalmatian is a white dog that has dark spots.
dance
When you move your body rhythmically, you are dancing.
dandelion
Dandelions are weeds with pretty yellow flowers that turn into seed puff-balls.
danger
It's best to avoid danger.
dark
When it is dark, there isn't much light.
darkling beetle
The mealworm is the larval stage of the darkling beetle.
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.
daughter
A daughter is a female offspring.
day
The sun is up during the day.
December
December is the twelfth month of the year.
deciduous
A deciduous plant loses its leaves in the winter. Apple trees are deciduous.
deer
Deer are long-legged mammals that have hoofed, two-toed feet.
Deinonychus
Deinonychus was a killer dinosaur that was about 5 feet tall. It had a large, sickle-shaped claw on each foot.
Delaware
Delaware is a state in the eastern United States of America. Its capital is Dover. Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States constitution (on December 7, 1787).
denominator
The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction.
desert
A desert is a very dry area.
desk
People write and study at their desks.
dessert
Desserts are sweet treats.
device
A device is a piece of equipment that does a job. For example, a can opener is a device that opens cans.
diameter
The diameter is the longest distance from one side of a circle (or a sphere) to the other.
diamond
A diamond is a very hard, shiny jewel.
diamond
A diamond is a four-sided figure whose sides are all the same length. People play baseball on a diamond-shaped field.
dice
Dice are cubes with numbers on each side that are used in games. A single one is called a die.
dictionary
A dictionary is a book that explains what words mean.
diet
A balanced diet is good for you.
different
When things are different they are not the same.
Dilophosaurus
Dilophosaurus was a meat-eating dinosaur that had two crests on its head.
dime
A dime is a US coin worth ten cents.
Dimetrodon
Dimetrodon was a prehistoric animal, but not a dinosaur. It had a large sail of skin on its back and was a meat-eater.
dingo
The dingo is a wild dog from Australia.
dinner
Dinner is a meal that is eaten in the evening.
dinosaur
Dinosaurs are ancient reptiles that are now extinct. They lived during the Mesozoic Era, from about 230 million to 65 million years ago.
dinosaur game
You can make silly dinosaurs with this dinosaur game. HA HA!
dinosaur jokes
If dinosaurs told jokes, they'd tell dinosaur jokes!
diorama
A diorama is a small scene representing a time, a place, and characters.
Diplodocus
Diplodocus was a huge, plant-eating dinosaur that had a long neck, a small head, and a long, whip-like tail.
dirt
Dirt is another word for soil.
dirty
When something is dirty, it is not clean.
disc
A compact disc contains a lot of encoded information, like computer games or music.
disk
A disk is a round, flat object.
dish
We eat food on a dish.
diver
Divers swim under the water.
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).
DNA
DNA is a complex molecule that carries genetic information.
Doberman
The Doberman is a loyal, intelligent dog.
doctor
A doctor can help you when you're sick or hurt.
dodecahedron
A dodecahedron is a twelve-sided geometric solid whose faces are pentagons.
dodo
The dodo is an extinct, flightless bird that lived on an island in the Indian Ocean near Africa.
dog
Dogs wag their tails when they're happy.
dogfish shark
The dogfish shark is a small, very common shark that is found all over the world. It is not dangerous to people.
doghouse
Some dogs live in doghouses.
doll
Dolls are toys that look like tiny people.
dollar
A dollar is worth 100 cents.
dollhouse
A dollhouse is a tiny house for dolls.
dolphin
A dolphin is a marine mammal with a long nose and teeth. Dolphins are whales.
dominoes
Dominoes is a game played with tiles that have numbers on them.
donkey
Donkeys can be very stubborn.
doodle
A doodle is a quick drawing done with little thought.
door
You can go in and out through a door.
dot
A dot is a tiny speck. 2 x
double
Double means twice or two times.
double bass
The double bass is a very large string instrument.
doughnut
Doughnuts are sweet and have a hole in their middle.
dove
The dove is a bird that is a symbol of peace.
down
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dozen
Dozen is another word for twelve.
dragon
A dragon is a big, scary, fire-breathing, make-believe beast.
dragonfly
A dragonfly is a beautiful, flying insect that can hover in the air.
Drake, Francis
Sir Francis Drake (1545-1596) was a British explorer who sailed around the world in a voyage lasting from 1577 to 1580. He led this expedition that was the second to sail around the world (Magellan led the first).
drapes
Drapes are cloth hung on and around a window.
drawing
A drawing is a picture of something.
dreidel
Dreidel is a game played at Hanukkah.
dress
A dress is a piece of clothing with a top and a skirt.
dresser
A dresser is a piece of furniture in which you can store things.
drill
A drill makes holes in things.
drink
People need to drink water every day.
dropper
A dropper is used to drop liquids one drop at a time.
drum
Drums are very noisy musical instruments.
Dryosaurus
Dryosaurus was an early, plant-eating dinosaur.
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.
duck-billed platypus
The Duck-billed Platypus is a primitive mammal from Australia that lays eggs and has a poisonous spike on its leg.
duet
When two people perform music together, it is called a duet.
dugong
Dugongs are gentle, slow-swimming, aquatic mammals.
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.
Dunkleosteus
Dunkleosteus is an extinct, heavily armored fish that lived about 400 million years ago.
dust storm
A dust storm is a very strong wind that carries dust across the land. Dust storms occur in dry areas, like deserts
E is for ...
each
Each child has a balloon.
eagle
The eagle is a large bird of prey. It has a hooked bill and sharp talons.
ear
We hear things with our ears. Our ears give us a sense of hearing.
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
earn
You can earn money by working.
earring
Earrings are jewelry for the ears.
earmuffs
Earmuffs keep your ears warm.
Earth
The Earth is the third planet from the sun. It's where we live!
earth
Earth is another word for soil.
Earth Day
Earth Day is a holiday in spring when we remember how precious our planet is.
earthworm
An earthworm is a little animal with a long, soft body and no legs.
earwig
An earwig is an insect with long pincers at the tip of its abdomen.
easel
Some artists draw at an easel.
east
East is a compass direction. East is opposite west.
eat
We eat when we are hungry.
echidna
The echidna is a primitive, spiny, egg-laying mammal from Australia and New Guinea. It is also called the spiny anteater.
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.
eclipse
An eclipse happens when the moon blocks out light from the sun or the Earth's shadow goes across the moon.
Edison, Thomas
Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) was an American inventor whose many inventions revolutionized the world. His work improved the light bulb; he invented the phonograph, the carbon telephone transmitter, and the motion-picture projector.
Edmontonia
An armored, plant-eating dinosaur from North America.
Edmontosaurus
Edmontosaurus was a duck-billed dinosaur.
eel
The eel is a long, snake-like fish.
egg
Many animals hatch from eggs. Dinosaurs hatched from eggs. People eat a lot of chicken eggs.
egg carton
An egg carton holds eggs and keep them from breaking.
eggplant
An eggplant is a purple vegetable.
egret
The egret is a large wading bird.
Egypt
Egypt is a country in northeastern Africa. The capital of Egypt is Cairo. The great pyramids are in Egypt.
eight
Spiders have eight legs. Stop signs have eight sides. 18
eighteen
Eighteen is the number between seventeen and nineteen. 80
eighty
Eighty is the number between seventy-nine and eighty-one.
Elasmosaurus
Elasmosaurus was a huge marine reptile - a plesiosaur, not a dinosaur.
elbow
The elbow is the joint in the middle of your arm.
electric eel
The electric eel is a fish that can generate electricity.
electric guitar
The electric guitar is an electronically-enhanced stringed instrument.
electricity
Many devices are powered by electricity, including lights, TVs, radios and computers.
elephant
The elephant is a big, gray animal with a trunk.
elephant seal
The elephant seal is a huge seal that lives in the Pacific Ocean.
elevator
An elevator carries people and things up and down a tall building. 11
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eleven
Eleven is ten plus one.
elk
Elk are large mammals that are related to deer.
ellipse
An ellipse is a flattened circle. ...
ellipsis
An ellipsis is three dots in a row; it is used to indicate that part of a sentence or sequence has been omitted. It is spoken, "dot, dot, dot." One example of the use of an ellipsis is: Smith said, "Rome had many terrible leaders, ... who caused the Empire to fall." Another example is the mathematical series: 1,3,5,9,... (the rest of the odd numbers are implied but not written down).
elm
The elm is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree.
e-mail
E-mail is a message you send to someone on the computer.
embryo
An embryo is a very young, unborn organism.
emerald
An emerald is a hard, shiny, deep green jewel.
emerald tree boa
The emerald tree boa is a tree-dwelling nocturnal snake from South American rain forests.
emperor
An emperor is an unelected ruler of a country.
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.
empty
When something is empty, it has nothing in it. The jug above is empty.
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.
energy
Everything needs energy to work or act. Some types of energy include electrical energy, mechanical energy, and potential energy.
engine
The engine of a train pulls the railroad cars along the track.
engine
The engines of an airplane propel it through the air.
English horn
An English horn is a woodwind instrument.
entrance
You can go into an area through an entrance.
envelope
An envelope holds a letter.
environment
The environment is our surroundings: the air, water, plants, animals and the Earth.
Eohippus
Eohippus was a tiny horse that lived 50 million years ago. It is extinct.
Eoraptor
Eoraptor is the oldest known dinosaur. =
equal
When two things are equal they are exactly the same in number, quality, or amount.
equator
The equator is an imaginary circle around the earth, halfway between the North and South Poles.
equilateral triangle
The sides of an equilateral triangle are all the same length.
eraser
An eraser rubs off pencil marks.
estuary
An estuary is where a river meets the sea or ocean.
Euoplocephalus
Euoplocephalus was an armored, plant-eating dinosaur.
Europe
Europe is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere. Europe borders Asia. Some of the many countries in Europe include England, Ireland, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, Spain, Poland, Romania, and part of Russia.
evaporation
Evaporation is the process in which a liquid goes into its gaseous form, for example, when liquid water becomes water vapor.
evening
Evening is the late part of the day and the early part of the night. 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, ...
even number
An even number is divisible by two.
evergreen
An evergreen plant doesn't lose its leaves in the winter.
every
Every child has a balloon.
exam
An exam is a test.
excellent
When something is excellent, it is very, very good. !
exclamation point
An exclamation point is a punctuation mark that is used to show strong feeling!
exercise
Exercise is very good for you.
exit
You can leave an area through an exit.
experiment
People do experiments to learn about the physical world or to test theories.
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.
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.
eye
We see with our eyes. Our eyes give us a sense of sight.
eye
Thread goes through the eye of a needle.
eyebrow
The eyebrows are dense patches of hair above the eyes.
eyedropper
An eyedropper is used to drop liquids one drop at a time.
eyeglasses
Eyeglasses help some people see more clearly.
eyelash
Eyelashes are long hairs on the edges of the eyelids.
eyelid
Eyelids are flaps of skin that cover and protect our eyes.
F is for ...
Fabrosaurus
Fabrosaurus was small, primitive plant-eating dinosaur from South Africa.
face
This is a funny face!
factory
Many items, like cars, are made in factories.
Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit is a measure of temperature that is abbreviated F. Water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F.
falcon
The falcon is a fast-flying bird. It prey upon other birds.
fall
If you lose your balance, you can slip and fall.
fall
Fall is the season between summer and winter. Another name for fall is autumn.
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.
family
A family is a group of related people.
fan
A fan is a machine that makes a breeze.
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.
fast
The girl can run very fast.
fat
The opposite of fat is thin.
father
A father is a man who has a child.
faucet
You can turn water flow on or off at a faucet.
fawn
A fawn is a young deer.
feather
Birds have feathers.
February
February is the second month of the year.
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.
fence
A fence is a type of barrier.
fern
A fern is a lacy, primitive plant.
ferret
Ferrets are a type of weasel.
fiddle
Fiddle is another word for violin. It is a stringed musical instrument.
fiddler crab
The fiddler crab is small crab that lives on beaches. The male fiddler crab has one enlarged claw. 15
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fifteen
Fifteen is the number after fourteen (14) and before sixteen (16). 50
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fifty
Fifty is the number after forty nine (49) and before fifty one (51).
file
A file is used to smooth things.
file folder
Papers are often stored in file folders.
fin
Fish use their fins to swim.
finger
We have five fingers on each hand.
fingernail
Fingernails grow at the ends of your fingers.
fingerprint
The pattern marks on our fingertips are fingerprints.
fingers
We have ten fingers on our two hands.
fin whale
The fin whale is a very large baleen whale. It is the second largest animal in the world.
fire
Fire is very hot.
firefighter
A firefighter is a person who puts out fires and saves people's lives.
firefly
The firefly (also known as the lightning bug) is a glowing, flying insect.
fire hydrant
Fire fighters hook a hose up to a fire hydrant to get water.
fireplace
You can make a fire in a fireplace to keep you warm.
first
The first person or thing comes before the others.
fir tree
A fir is an evergreen tree; it doesn't lose its leaves in the winter.
fire truck
Fire fighters on a fire truck help put out fires.
fireworks
Fireworks are beautiful explosions in the sky that people send up for a celebration.
fish
Fish live in the water and breathe with gills.
fish bowl
Fish swim around and around a fish bowl.
fishhook
You can catch fish with a fishhook on a line.
fishing rod
People use fishing rods to catch fish.
five
People have five fingers on each hand.
fjord
A fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet that is bordered by steep cliffs.
flag
A flag represents a country state, province, or city.
Flag Day
Flag Day is a holiday that celebrates the flag of a country. In the USA, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 each year.
flame
A flame is a fire.
flamingo
The flamingo is a pink bird that eats shrimp.
flashlight
A flashlight helps you find your way in the dark.
flea
A flea is a tiny insect that is a parasite on other animals. Many cats and dogs get fleas.
flipper
Flippers are wide, flat limbs that many marine animals use for swimming. Seals and whales have flippers.
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States of America. Its capital is Tallahassee.
flour
Flour is ground up grain (like wheat). Bread is made from flour.
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.
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).
flute
The flute is a woodwind instrument.
fly
The fly is a small, flying insect.
fly
Many animals, like flies, butterflies and birds, can fly. People can fly in airplanes and helicopters.
flying squirrel
Flying squirrels glide from trees, using a loose flap of skin between their legs and arms.
foal
A foal is a young horse.
Once upon a time...
folk tales
Folk tales are stories that are passed on from generation to generation.
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 chain
A food chain is is the sequence of who eats whom in a biological community (an ecosystem) to obtain nutrition. A food web is all of the interactions between predators and prey in which plants and animals obtain food in an ecoystem.
foot
We have five toes on each foot.
foot
A foot is a unit of measurement that is equal to twelve inches.
football
Football is played with an oddly-shaped ball in the USA.
footstool
A footstool is a small piece of furniture.
forehead
The forehead is the part of the face that is above the eyebrows and below the hair.
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.
fork
Forks are used for eating solid food. 40
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forty
Forty is the number after thirty nine (39) and before forty one (41).
fossa
The fossa is a meat-eating mammal from the island of Madagascar.
fossil
Fossils are mineralized impressions or casts of ancient animals and plants.
four
Squares have four sides. Cats and dogs have four legs. 14
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fourteen
Fourteen is the number after thirteen (13) and before fifteen (15).
fox
The fox is a meat-eating mammal with a long, bushy tail.
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.
frame
People put pictures and photos in frames to protect them and make them look nice.
Franklin, Benjamin
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was an American statesman, printer, writer, scientist, and inventor. Franklin was involved in the founding of the USA. He invented bifocal glasses and the Franklin stove. He also experimented with electricity. In 1752, his experiments with a kite in a thunderstorm (never do this, many people have died trying it!) led to the development of the lightning rod.
freezer
A freezer keeps things icy.
French horn
The French horn is a brass musical instrument; it has a very long tube.
friends
Friends are people who like and respect each other.
frightened
When we are frightened, we are afraid.
frilled lizard
A lizard with a huge neck frill that it can raise to scare its enemies.
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 their tail).
fruit
Fruit is the part of some plants that contains the seeds. Apples, strawberries, oranges, and bananas are fruit.
fruit bat
Fruit bats are large flying mammals that eat fruit and flowers.
frying pan
You can cook food in a frying pan.
full
This glass is full. Empty is the opposite of full.
full moon
A full moon appears as an entire circle in the sky.
funnel
A funnel is a device that lets you pour things from one container to another.
funnel
The funnel is the smokestack of a ship or a train.
fur
Fur is soft, thick hair. Many animals have fur, including cats, seals, and bats.
furniture
Tables, chairs, sofas, and beds are furniture.
fuselage
The fuselage is the main body of an airplane.
G is for ...
galaxy
A galaxy is an enormous group of stars.
game
People enjoy playing games.
Gandhi, Mohandas
Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948) was a great Indian man who used non-violent techniques to obtain India's independence from Britain.
garbage can
Garbage cans hold garbage.
garbage truck
A garbage truck picks up garbage and hauls it to the dump.
garden
Plants grow in a garden.
gargoyle
Gargoyles are stone sculptures of grotesque creatures that sit perched atop some buildings; they act as waterspouts.
gate
A gate is a door in a fence.
gazelle
Gazelles live in herds in Africa.
gecko
Geckos are the only lizards that make noise.
gem
Gems sparkle and shine.
geography
Geography is the study of the location of people and features on Earth and how they interact.
geology
Geology is the study of the Earth's structure, including rocks and minerals.
geometry
Geometry is the mathematical study of points, lines, angles, and solids.
Georgia
Georgia is a state in the southeastern United States of America. Its capital is Atlanta.
gerbil
Gerbils are small rodents that some people keep as pets.
Gerrothorax
Gerrothorax was an ancient amphibian that lived over 200 million years ago - it is extinct.
geyser
A geyser is a natural hot spring that occasionally sprays water and steam above the ground.
ghost
Ghosts are make-believe. Boo!
giant anteater
The Giant Anteater is the biggest anteater. It is about 7 feet long.
giant ground sloth
A huge, extinct mammal that lived during the last Ice Ages. It is also called Megatherium. This plant-eater had hook-like claws.
giant panda
The giant panda is a black and white bear from China.
giant squid
Giant Squid swim deep in the oceans. They have ten arms and their eyes are the size of basketballs.
gibbon
Gibbons are rare, small, slender, long-armed, tree-dwelling apes from Asia.
gibbous moon
A gibbous moon is between a half moon and a full moon.
gift
It's nice to give gifts. It's nice to get them too.
Giganotosaurus
Giganotosaurus was the largest meat-eating dinosaur.
Gila monster
The Gila monster is a venomous lizard from deserts of southwestern North America. It is nocturnal (most active at night).
gills
Gills are organs that fish and amphibians use to breathe underwater.
gingerbread
Gingerbread is a spicy cookie. Gingerbread men and gingerbread women are cookies shaped like little people.
giraffe
The giraffe is the tallest land animal.
girl
A girl is a young woman.
give
When you let someone have something, you are giving it to them.
glacier
A glacier is a large, slowly-moving river of ice.
glass
We drink out of glasses.
glasses
Glasses help some people see more clearly.
globe
A globe is a small, spherical model of the Earth.
glove
We wear gloves to protect our hands.
glue
Glue is a substance that sticks things together.
Glyptodon
Glyptodon was a car-sized armadillo that lived during the Ice Ages.
gnat
A gnat is a very small flying insect.
gnu
The gnu is a fast-running grass-eater from Africa. It is also known as the wildebeest.
go
When you go, you are moving.
goat
Goats are sure-footed, hoofed mammals.
goblin shark
The Goblin shark has a very long snout.
gold
Gold is a precious metal. Coins and jewelry are made from gold. The Sacajawea US dollar coin above looks like gold.
golden retriever
A friendly, intelligent, energetic, and very popular dog.
goldfinch
The goldfinch is a small, seed-eating bird that lives in North America.
goldfish
A goldfish is a type of carp that makes a nice pet.
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.
gong
A gong makes a loud noise when you bang on it.
good
When something is good, it is has nice qualities. The opposite of good is bad.
goose
Geese are migrating birds that honk!
gorilla
Gorillas are intelligent mammals from Africa. They are in danger of extinction.
gosling
A gosling is a baby goose.
gown
A gown is a fancy dress.
grandfather
The father of your father or mother is your grandfather.
grandfather clock
A grandfather clock is a large, free-standing pendulum clock.
grandmother
The mother of your father or mother is your grandmother.
grandparents
Grandparents are grandmothers and grandfathers.
granite
Granite is a common type of igneous rock. Granite is formed in a slow cooling process.
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.
graph
A graph is a diagram that shows relationships between things.
grass
Grass is a common flowering plant that is found all over the world.
grasshopper
The grasshopper is an insect that hops and flies. It can make noises by rubbing its legs together.
grater
A grater is a tool used to cut food into tiny pieces.
gray
Elephants are large, gray mammals. Gray paint can be made by mixing black and white paint.
gray whale
The gray whale is a baleen whale that eats tiny organisms from the mud on the bottom on the ocean.
gray wolf
Gray wolves are endangered meat-eaters from the North America.
Great Britain
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe. It's capital is London.
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 Lakes
The Great Lakes are five huge, connected lakes located between Canada and the USA. The lakes are (from biggest to smallest) Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. These lakes were formed by glaciers during the last Ice Age.
Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is thousands of years old.
great white shark
The Great White shark is a large, meat-eating fish. >
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.
Greece
Greece is a country in southern Europe. Its capital is Athens. The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece.
green
Grass, broccoli, and many other plants are green. You can make green paint by mixing blue and yellow paint.
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.
greyhound
The greyhound is the fastest breed of dog for short distance runs.
grin
A grin is a kind of wide smile that shows your teeth. People grin when they have a lot of different feelings.
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.
Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated in February 2nd. If a groundhog sees its shadow on this day, cold weather is predicted; if it sees no shadow, mild weather is thought to follow.
guest book
People sign guest books to leave thoughts about their visit.
guinea pig
The guinea pig is a small, tailless rodent that is sometimes kept as a pet.
guitar
A guitar is a stringed instrument.
gulf
A gulf is a part of the ocean (or sea) that is partly surrounded by land (it is usually larger than a bay).
gull
Gulls are birds that live near oceans and lakes.
guppy
Guppies are a type of small tropical fish.
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.
H is for ...
habitat
A habitat is the natural place where a plant or an animal lives. For example, a toucan's habitat is the rainforest.
Hadrosaurus
A duck-billed, plant-eating dinosaur from the late Cretaceous period.
haiku
Haiku, a poem,
Five, seven, five syllables.
Life frozen in words.
hail
Balls of ice that fall from clouds are called hail or hailstones.
hair
Hair grows on all mammals.
hairbrush
A hairbrush is used to brush and untangle hair. 1/2
half
When something is divided into two equal parts, each of these two parts is half of the original object.
half moon
A half moon looks like half a circle.
Halloween
Halloween is a spooky holiday celebrated on the last day of October. In the USA, children often dress up and eat a lot of candy for Halloween (often collecting it from the entire neighborhood).
ham
Ham is a type of meat that comes from the top part of a pig's leg.
hamburger
A hamburger is a cooked patty of ground beef, usually served in a bun.
hammer
A hammer is good for pounding nails into wood.
hammock
A hammock is a large net or cloth that is used for sleeping or relaxing; it is hung up by both ends.
hamster
A hamster is a small rodent that some people keep as pets.
hammerhead shark
The hammerhead shark has a head shaped like a hammer.
handle
You hold things by their handle.
hand
We can do amazing things with our hands.
handshake
A handshake is when two people grasp each other's hands, often as a greeting. Two people often shake hands when they meet.
hanger
We hang up clothes on hangers
happy
People usually smile when they're happy.
happy birthday
If today is your birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
hare
Hares have very long hind legs and long ears. Unlike rabbits, the young are born fully haired.
harlequin bug
This small agricultural pest is brightly-colored.
harmonica
A harmonica is a small, bar-shaped musical instrument; you play it by blowing through the holes.
harp
A harp is a musical instrument with many strings.
harp seal
The harp seal is a marine mammal that lives in the North Atlantic and in the Arctic Ocean.
harpy eagle
The harpy eagle is one of the largest eagles in the world. It lives in rainforests of Central America and South America.
hat
Some hats protect you from the sun. Some hats are just for fun!
hatchet
A hatchet is an ax with a short handle.
hatchetfish
Hatchetfish are oddly-shaped fish from South and Central America.
have
If you have something, you are in possession of it or it is a characteristic of yours.
Hawaii
Hawaii is the 50th state of the United States of America. Its capital is Honolulu. Hawaii became a state on August 21, 1959.
hawk
The hawk is a bird of prey, a raptor.
haystack
A haystack is a big pile of hay.
head
We all have a head on our shoulders.
healthy
When you are healthy, you are not sick.
heart
The heart is a shape that often symbolizes love.
hear
We hear things with our ears. Our ears give us a sense of hearing.
heart
Your heart pumps blood throughout your body.
hedgehog
A hedgehog is a small mammal with a spiny coat.
heel
The heel is the back part of the foot.
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.
helicopter
A helicopter is a flying machine. It is kept in the air by a sideways propeller on top.
helmet
A helmet protects your head.
hemisphere
A hemisphere is half of a sphere.
hen
A hen is a female chicken. Hens lay eggs.
heptagon
A heptagon is a seven-sided figure.
herbivore
Herbivores are animals that eat plants. There are more plant-eaters than meat-eaters.
hermit crab
Hermit crabs are crabs that lack a hard shell; they use a discarded shell for protection.
hero
A hero is someone who is admired for great courage, noble character, and performing good deeds, like a firefighter.
heron
A large wading bird with distinctive plumage and a long, sharp bill.
Heterodontosaurus
Heterodontosaurus was a small dinosaur with three types of teeth.
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.
hibernate
Some animals hibernate during winter; they go into a very deep sleep-like state during freezing weather. They awaken only when the weather warms.
hieroglyphics
The ancient Egyptians wrote using hieroglyphics.
hill
A hill is a big mound or raised area of earth. A hill is smaller than a mountain.
hippopotamus
The hippopotamus (also called the hippo) is a large mammal that stays in the water a lot. This animal is nocturnal (most active at night).
hips
Your hips are below your waist and above your legs.
hive
A hive is a home for bees.
hoatzin
(pronounced wat-sin) The hoatzin is a strong-smelling, crested bird from South America that has claws on its wings when it is young.
hobo spider
The hobo spider is an aggressive, poisonous spider.
hoe
A hoe is a garden tool.
hog
A hog is a hoofed mammal that is similar to a pig.
hole
A hole is a hollow place or an opening in something. A hole in the ground is pictured above.
holiday
A holiday is a time to celebrate. Some holidays are St. Patrick's day, Mother's Day, Veteran's Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving Day.
holly
Holly is a tree with pointy leaves and red berries.
home
Home is where you live.
homophone
Homophones are words that sound like one another but have different meanings, like flower and flour.
honey
Honey is a sweet substance made by bees.
honey bee
Honey bees are insects that live in a hive and make honey.
honeycomb
Bees make honeycomb to store food and shelter their young.
hoof
A hoof is a hard, protective covering on some animals' feet. Some animals that have hooves are pigs, horses, zebras, and deer.
hook
A hook is curved.
horn
Horns are bony, permanent, hollow that grow in pairs on the head of some animals. Many animals have horns, including antelopes, bulls, sheep, and Triceratops.
horn
Horns are wind instruments. Your lips vibrate when you toot a horn.
hornet
A hornet is a kind of wasp, a flying, stinging insect.
horse
Horses are very fast runners.
horseshoe
A horseshoe is a metal protector for a horse's hoof.
horseshoe crab
The horseshoe crab is a hard-shelled animal that lives in warm coastal waters on the sea floor.
hose
Water flows through a hose.
hot
Fire is very hot.
hot-air balloon
Hot-air balloons float through the air.
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.
hound
Hounds are dogs that were originally bred to hunt animals.
hour
There are 24 hours in a day.
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.
house
Some people live in houses.
house fly
The common house fly is a small, flying insect.
howler monkey
The howler monkey is the loudest monkey in the world.
hull
The hull is the main body or frame of a ship.
human being
A human being is a person.
hummingbird
Hummingbirds are tiny birds that drink flower nectar. They can hover in the air and even fly backwards.
humpback whale
Humpbacks are very acrobatic whales that sing beautiful, complex songs.
Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dumpty is a character in nursery rhymes. 100
hundred
One hundred is the number after 99 and before 101.
hungry
When you're hungry, you want to eat some food.
hurricane
A hurricane is a strong storm with high winds and rain. The very center of the storm, called the eye, is calm.
husband
A husband is a married man.
husky
The husky is a hard-working, fast-running sled dog that was originally from Siberia.
hut
A hut is a small, simple shelter.
hydrant
Fire fighters hook a hose up to a fire hydrant to get water.
hyena
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hyphen
The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join or to separate words. Some examples of hyphenated words are: merry-go-round, light-blue, twenty-four, and re-entry.
Hypsilophodon
Hypsilophodon was a small, plant-eating dinosaur.
I is for ...
I
I is a word that refers to the person who is speaking or writing.
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.
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.
ice skate
When you wear ice skates, you can glide across ice.
ichthyosaur
Ichthyosaurs were prehistoric reptiles that lived in the sea.
Ichthyosaurus
Ichthyosaurus was a dolphin-like marine reptile from the time of the dinosaurs.
icicle
Icicles are hanging ice that are formed from dripping water.
icosahedron
An icosahedron is a twenty-sided geometric solid.
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the United States of America. Its capital is Boise.
idea
When you have an idea, you think of something new.
igloo
An igloo is a house made out of blocks of ice. Brr!
igneous rock
When molten rock cools, igneous rock is formed.
iguana
Iguanas are plant-eating lizards that often live in trees.
Iguanodon
Iguanodon was a plant-eating dinosaur.
Illinois
Illinois is a state in the United States of America. Its capital is Springfield.
illusion
An illusion is something that tricks your eyes.
impact crater
Impact craters are the remains of collisions between an asteroid or meteorite and the Earth.
imp
An imp is a mischievous child.
impala
The impala is a high-jumping, lightly-built antelope from southern Africa.
in
The bird is in the cage.
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.
inch
An inch is a unit of measurement that is equal to one-twelfth of a foot. An inch is 2.54 cm.
Independence Day
Americans celebrate their Independence from Great Britain on the fourth of July, Independence Day.
India
India is a large country in Asia; it's capital city is New Delhi.
Indiana
Indiana is a state in the United States of America. Its capital is Indianapolis.
Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is bordered by Africa on the west, by Asia on the north, by Australian on the east, and by the Southern Ocean on the south.
infant
An infant is a baby.
in front of
The girl on the right is in front of the bricks.
ink
Ink is a colored liquid used in pens.
insect
Insects are animals that have six legs, a three-part body and a hard exoskeleton.
inside
The bird is inside the cage. Oh, Huh
interjection
An interjection is a word that expesses emotion. An interjection often starts a sentence but it can be contained within the sentence or can stand alone. Some interjections are oh, wow, ugh, huh, hurray, eh, and ah.
Internet
The Internet is a group of connected computers. You are surfing the Internet right now!
intersection
An intersection is a where two or more things, like roads, meet.
intertidal zone
The intertidal zone is where the sea meets the land, the area between high tide and low tide.
intestines
Intestines are a part of the digestive system. The intestines help digest food, absorb it into the body, and excrete waste.
inventor
An inventor designs and creates new, useful things.
invitation
An invitation is a note that requests your presence at a party or other special occasion.
Iowa
Iowa is a state in the United States of America. Its capital is Des Moines.
Ireland
Ireland is an island off western Europe.
iris
The colored part of the eye around the pupil is the iris.
iris
Irises are beautiful flowers with long, thin, flat leaves.
Irish setter
The Irish setter is a friendly, energetic, and high-spirited dog that was originally bred in Ireland.
iron
Iron is a common metal that is used for many things, like train tracks, pots, and pipes.
iron
Irons press the wrinkles out of clothes.
island
An island is a piece of land that is surrounded by water.
isosceles triangle
An isosceles triangle has two sides that are the same length and two angles that are the same.
isthmus
An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses. An isthmus has water on two sides.
it
It is a word that refers to a thing.
Italy
Italy is a country in southern Europe.
ivy
Ivy is a vine
J is for ...
jacket
A jacket is a short coat.
jack-in-the-box
A jack-in-the-box is a toy that can surprise you!
jack-o'-lantern
A jack-o'-lantern is a carved pumpkin. It looks scary when it's lit up!
jack rabbit
Jack rabbits are hares; they have very long legs and long ears.
Jack Russell terrier
The Jack Russell terrier is a feisty dog that was originally bred to drive small animals from their burrows.
jacks
Jacks is a traditional children's game.
jaguar
The jaguar is a large, spotted wild cat from South and Central America.
jam
Jam is a spread made from fruit.
janitor
A janitor is someone who looks after and cleans a building.
January
January is the first month of the year.
Japan
Japan is a country in Asia known for its art, poetry, samurai, and engineering. Japan's capital city is Tokyo.
jar
Jars are containers with a large opening and a lid.
jaws
Jaws let you open and close your mouth and take bites.
jay
Jays are beautiful, noisy birds.
jeans
Jeans are pants made from denim fabric.
Jefferson, Thomas
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) wrote the Declaration of Independence and was the third president of the USA, serving from 1801 to 1809.
jelly
Jelly is a spread made from fruit juice.
jellybeans
Jellybeans are colorful and sweet.
jellyfish
Jellyfish are animals that have stinging tentacles.
jerboa
The jerboa is a small, long-tailed rodent that hops.
jet
A jet is a very fast, powerful airplane.
jet engine
A jet engine is a powerful motor that propels a jet plane.
jewel
Jewels sparkle and shine.
jewelry
Rings, pins, earrings and necklaces are jewelry.
jigsaw puzzle
To put a jigsaw puzzle together, you match shapes.
joey
A joey is a baby kangaroo.
jog
Jogging is good exercise.
jokes
A joke can make people laugh. Do you know any good jokes?
joystick
A joystick is used to play some computer games.
judo
Judo is one of the martial arts.
jug
A jug holds a liquid, like water.
juggle
It takes good coordination to juggle.
juice
Juice is pressed from fruit or vegetables.
July
July is the seventh month of the year.
jump
When you jump, you go up and down.
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.
jumping bean moth
A jumping bean moth begins its life as an egg and a caterpillar living in a seed pod (called a jumping bean). This moth is from Mexico.
jump rope
There are a lot of different ways to jump rope.
junco
This junco is a small songbird from North America.
June
June is the sixth month of the year.
jungle
A jungle is a wild tropical growth of trees, plants, and animals.
junk
A junk is a traditional Chinese sailing ship made of wood.
Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and the fifth planet from the sun.
Jurassic period
Dinosaurs flourished during the Jurassic period, 208-146 million years ago. Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus were two dinosaurs that lived during the Jurassic.
K is for ...
kakapo
The kakapo is a large, flightless, nocturnal, solitary parrot from New Zealand.
kaleidoscope
A kaleidoscope is a device that makes beautiful, colorful patterns.
kangaroo
The kangaroo is a pouched mammal that hops and uses its muscular tail as a third leg. Its babies are called joeys.
kangaroo rat
The kangaroo rat is a small rodent from North America.
Kansas
Kansas is a state in the midwestern United States of America. Its capital is Topeka.
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.
karate
Karate is one of the martial arts.
kayak
A kayak is a small boat with an opening in the center for a person.
kazoo
You have to hum into a kazoo to make music.
keel
The keel is the bottom of a ship.
kelp
Kelp is brown seaweed that grows in cold water.
Kentrosaurus
Kentrosaurus was a spiked, plated dinosaur from the Jurassic period.
Kentucky
Kentucky is a state in the United States of America. Its capital is Frankfort.
kettle
A kettle is a pot in which you boil water.
kettledrum
The kettledrum is a large drum that makes a deep sound. A set of kettledrums is called a timpani.
key
We use keys to lock and unlock doors.
keyboard
A piano keyboard has 88 keys.
keyboard
You can type on a computer keyboard.
kid
A kid is a young goat.
kid
A kid is a young person.
kidney
The kidney are bean-shaped organs that take waste from the blood and produce urine.
killer whale
Killer whales are also known as orcas. These whales eats hundreds of pounds of fish and marine mammals every day.
kilogram
A kilogram is a unit of weight or mass that is equal to 1,000 grams or about 2.2 pounds.
kimono
A kimono is a beautiful gown worn by Japanese women.
kin
Kin are your relatives.
king
A king is a hereditary ruler of a country.
king cobra
The King Cobra is the largest venomous snake in the world. It lives in India, southern China, and southeast Asia.
King Jr., Martin Luther
Martin Luther King, Jr. (Jan. 15, 1929-April 4, 1968) was a great man who worked for racial equality in the USA. Americans celebrate Martin Luther King Day on the third Monday each January.
kinkajou
A long-tailed, nocturnal mammal from rainforests in the Americas.
kitchen
People prepare and store food in a kitchen.
kite
You can fly a kite on windy days.
kite
A kite is a four-sided figure in which the two pairs of adjacent sides have the same length.
kitten
A kitten is a young cat.
kiwi
The kiwi is a chicken-sized flightless bird from New Zealand. It is generally nocturnal (most active at night).
kiwi
The kiwi is a tangy fruit that grows in warm areas.
knee
The knee is where the leg bends. It it between the lower leg and the upper leg (the thigh).
kneel
When you kneel, your knees are on the floor.
knife
You can cut things with a knife.
knitting
Sweaters and socks are made by knitting.
knot
Knots tie things together.
koala
The koala is an Australian marsupial (a pouched mammal) that eats mostly eucalyptus leaves. It is not a bear. This animal is nocturnal (most active at night).
koi
Koi are a beautiful type of carp.
Komodo dragon
The Komodo dragon is the biggest lizard in the world and a fierce killer.
kookaburra
The kookaburra is an Australian bird whose call sounds like laughing.
krill
Krill are small marine animals that are eaten by many big animals, including some whales.
Kronosaurus
Kronosaurus is a large extinct marine reptile that lived during the time of the dinosaurs.
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a holiday that honors African-American culture. Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 until January 1. The word "Kwanzaa" means "first fruits" in Swahili
L is for ...
label
A label gives you information about an object.
Labrador retriever
The Labrador retriever is an intelligent and even-tempered dog. It is the most popular dog breed in the USA.
lace
Lace is a very delicate fabric.
ladder
You can climb up a ladder to reach tall things.
ladle
A ladle is a large spoon used to serve soup and gravy.
lady
A lady is a woman.
ladybug
Ladybugs are flying insects that are useful in a garden because they eat many plant-eating insects.
lake
A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land on all sides. Really huge lakes are often called seas.
lamb
A lamb is a baby sheep.
Lambeosaurus
Lambeosaurus was a large, crested dinosaur.
lamp
A lamp gives out light.
land
Land is another name for the ground.
landing gear
The landing gear of an airplane is the set of wheels used during landing and takeoff.
lane
A lane is a small road.
lantern
A lantern is a device that gives off light.
lanternfish
Lanternfish are fish that have light-producing organs and very large eyes.
laptop
A laptop is a small, portable computer.
large
When someone or something is large, it is above average size.
larva
A larva is an immature stage in the development of some animals. Larvae eat a lot and will eventually turn into adults. Butterfly larvae are called caterpillars.
lasso
A lasso is a rope with a loop on one end that is used for catching animals.
last
The last item or person is the one at the end.
late
The sun sets late in the day.
latitude
Latitude is the angular distance north or south from the equator to a particular location. The equator has a latitude of zero degrees. The North Pole has a latitude of 90 degrees North; the South Pole has a latitude of 90 degrees South.
laugh
People laugh at funny things, like jokes.
laundry
Laundry is dirty clothing. Doing the laundry means washing and drying clothes.
laundry basket
Laundry is put in laundry baskets.
lava
Lava is molten rock. It comes out of erupting volcanoes.
lawn
A lawn is a place outside where grass grows.
lawn mower
You can cut the grass with a lawn mower.
Leaellynasaura
An Australian plant-eating dinosaur with large eyes.
leaf
Plants use leaves to collect energy from sunlight.
leafcutter ant
Leafcutter ants are fungus farmers - they grow their own food.
learn
When you learn, you find out something new.
left
Left is the opposite of right.
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.
lemming
Lemmings are small, short-tailed rodents.
lemon
A lemon is a sour, yellow fruit.
lemonade
Lemonade is a drink made from water, lemon juice, and sugar.
lemon shark
The lemon shark is a yellowish shark.
lemur
Lemurs are large-eyed mammals from Madagascar, an island off the coast of Africa.
leopard
Leopards are widely-distributed, spotted wild cats.
leprechaun
A leprechaun is a make-believe tiny person from Ireland who searches for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Lesothosaurus
Lesothosaurus was a small, plant-eating dinosaur that lived in what is now Africa.
less
The opposite of less is more.
