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LITTLE ENGLISH
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(2)Adjectives
An adjective is a word that describes something
afraid When you're afraid,
you are scared
ajar
Something that is ajar is partly open The
door is ajar
alike
When things are alike they look the same
angry When you are angry,
you are very mad
asleep When you are asleep you are not awake
awake
When you are awake, you are not asleep
bad
When something is bad, it is has unpleasant qualities The opposite of bad is
good
big
When someone or something is big, it is
above average size
bigger
The boy in the middle is bigger than the boy
on the left
biggest The boy on the
right is the biggest of the
three
black
Black is the color of a very dark night
blue
The sky is blue during the day
brave Someone who is brave has courage
brittle Something that is brittle will break or
snap in two easily Potato chips are
brittle
broken When something is broken, it does
not work or has been damaged
brown
Brown is the color of wood
clean
When something is clean, it is not dirty
closed
When something is closed, it is not open
The door is closed
colorful Something that is colorful is brightly colored or has many
colors
courage
A quality in which a person
can face danger or pain
(3)dark
When it is dark, there isn't much light
different
When things are different they are not
the same
dirty
When something is dirty, it is not clean
early When somethings
happens early, it occurs in the beginning part of the
day or it occurs before it was expected to happen
excellent When something is excellent, it is
very, very good
fast
This girl can run very fast
fat
The opposite of fat is thin
fiery
Fiery means very hot Fiery embers flew out of the campfire
full
This glass is full Empty is the opposite
of full
frightened When we are frightened, we
are afraid
good
When something is good, it is has nice qualities The opposite
of good is bad
gray
Elephants are large, gray mammals Gray paint can be made by
mixing black and white paint
green
Grass, broccoli, and many other plants are
green You can make green paint by mixing blue and
yellow paint
happy
People usually smile when they're happy
healthy When you are
healthy, you are not sick
hot
Fire is very hot
large
When someone or something is large, it is
above average size
last
The last item or person is the one at
the end
little When someone or something is little, it
is below average in size
(4)littlest The boy on the left is the littlest of the three
long
When something is long, it is not short
loud
The opposite of loud is quiet
mad
When you are mad at someone, you are
angry with them
many The are many apples above
multicolored Multicolored means having many colors
narrow
When something is narrow, it doesn't take
up a lot space from side to side
new
When something is new, it hasn't been
used before
old
When someone or something is old, it has been around for a
long, long time
open
Something that is open is not shut The door
is open
orange
Orange is a color You can mix red and yellow paint to get
orange
pink
Pink is the color you get when you mix red
and white paint
purple
The color purple is made by mixing red
and blue paint
quiet
When it is quiet there is no noise
red
Red is the first color in the
rainbow
sad
Sometimes people cry when they're sad
scared When you're scared,
you are afraid
short
When someone or something is short, it
is below average height
shorter The boy in the middle
is shorter than the boy on the right
shortest The boy on the
left is the shortest of the
three
shut
When something is
sick
When you are sick, you are not healthy
slow
When something is slow it does not
move quickly
small
When someone or something is small, it
smaller The boy in the
(5)smallest The boy on the left is
the smallest of the three
smart
Someone who is smart can think well
splendid When something is splendid, it is very,
very good
straight Something straight is
not curvy or bent
tall
When someone or something is tall, it is above average height
taller
The boy in the middle is taller than the boy
on the left
tallest
The boy on the right is the tallest of the three
tiny When someone or something is tiny, it
is very small
tinier
The boy in the middle is tinier than the boy
on the right
tiniest The boy on the
left is the tiniest of the
three
ugly
Something that is ugly is not nice to look at
unhappy Sometimes people cry when they're unhappy
upside down When something is upside down, its top
is where its bottom used to be
violet
Violet is a bluish purple color
white
Snow is white
wide
When something is wide, it takes up a lot
space from side to side
yellow
Yellow is a color The sun is yellow Lemons
are yellow
young
When someone or something is young,
it has only been around for a short
(6)Adverbs
An adverb is a word that describes an action, telling "how," "when" or "where" the action took place
angrily When you act
angrily, your actions indicate that you are very
mad
bravely When you act bravely, you face danger and act
without fear or despite your fear Firefighters bravely face danger
daily When something is done daily, it is
done each day Some people exercise daily
early
When something is done early, it happens in the beginning of the day or before the expected time The sun rises early in the
day
fast
When something or someone moves fast, they change
position very rapidly The sprinter
ran fast
fiery When something acts in an intense or hot way, it is
fiery The fire burned hotly
friendly
When people act nicely to each other, they
are being friendly
gracefully When you something gracefully,
you it with elegance and beauty
A ballerina dances gracefully
happily When you something with pleasure or joy, you
do it happily She happily helped her
brother
harmoniously
When people, countries, or other groups behave in
a friendly manner, they are acting harmoniously
horizontally When something moves horizontally, it
moves left and right Trains travel horizontally along their
tracks
joyfully When you something with great pleasure or happiness, you it
joyfully She joyfully went on
vacation
late When something happens late, it is done after the expected time or is
done towards the end of the day
magically When something is done with magic and
mystery, it is done magically The rabbit appeared magically out
of the magician's hat
monthly
When something is done monthly, it is done each month People pay their bills
(7)quickly When something or someone moves
quickly, they change position very rapidly An
athlete runs quickly
rapidly When something or someone moves rapidly, they change position very
quickly A cheetah runs rapidly
sadly People behave sadly when they
are sad or depressed She cried sadly when she found out the
bad news
strenuously When you something strenuously, you put a lot of force and energy into it
vertically When something moves vertically, it moves up and down
Elevators move vertically in a
building
violently
When something acts violently, it uses great force The wind in
a tornado spins violently
weekly When something is
done weekly, it is done each week Sue
shops weekly for groceries
wiggly When something
or someone is wiggly, it twists and moves all over
yearly
When something is done yearly, it is done each year People celebrate their birthday
yearly
Astronomy-Related Words
asteroid
Asteroids are tiny planets that mostly orbit
between Mars and Jupiter
asteroid belt
The asteroid belt is a doughnut-shaped
concentration of asteroids that orbit the Sun between the
orbits of Mars and Jupiter
astronaut
An astronaut goes up into space to explore
astronomer
Astronomers are people who study
astronomy and learn about objects in the universe, like stars and planets
astronomy
Astronomy is the science that studies the
(8)atmosphere
The atmosphere is the gas that surrounds a
planet
atom Everything is made
up of tiny atoms
aurora Auroras are beautiful lights in the near-polar
sky
Big Dipper The Big Dipper is
a group of stars contained in the
Northern Hemisphere constellation Ursa
major (the Great Bear)
1,000,000,000 billion
A billion is a thousand million The Earth is billions of years old
comet
A comet is the a small, icy object that orbit the Sun It's tail always points away from the
sun
constellation
A constellation is a group of stars that we see in the sky
They are not necessarily
located together in
space, but looks as though
they are from Earth
crescent moon
A crescent moon is smaller
than a half moon
Earth
The Earth is the third planet from the sun It's where
we live!
eclipse
An eclipse happens when the moon blocks
out light from the sun or the Earth's shadow goes across the moon
falling star
A falling star is not a star; it is a meteor (made of rock and/or iron) which is burning
up in the Earth's
full moon
A full moon appears as an entire circle in
the sky
galaxy
A galaxy is an enormous group
of stars
gibbous moon
A gibbous moon is between a half moon and a full
moon
half moon
(9)Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and the fifth planet from the sun
Little Dipper The Little Dipper is a
group of stars in the constellation Ursa
minor (the Little Bear) This group of stars ends at Polaris, the pole star of the
Northern Hemisphere
Mars
Mars is a reddish planet and the fourth planet from the
sun It is the planet that comes closest to
the Earth
Mercury
Mercury is a moonless planet;
it is the planet closest to the Sun
meteor
A meteor is a meteoroid that has entered the Earth's atmosphere, usually making a fiery trail as it falls It is sometimes
called a shooting star Most burn up before
hitting the Earth
meteorite
A meteorite is a meteor that has fallen to Earth Meteorites are made of
stone, iron, or stony-iron
meteoroid
Meteoroids are tiny stones or pieces of
metal that travel through space
meteor shower
A meteor shower is when
a lot of meteor fall through the atmosphere in a
short time
Milky Way The Milky Way is
a bright line of stars stretching across the night
sky
Milky Way Galaxy
Our solar system is in the Milky Way galaxy
We can see the Milky Way as a band of stars
in the night sky
moon
The Earth has one moon The moon has no
atmosphere The same side of the moon always
faces the Earth
nebula A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust in space
Neptune
Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun This frozen planet has
moons
North Star The north star is a star that is located almost due north
and is useful for navigation
Polaris is currently the pole
star of the Northern
observatory An observatory is place
(10)orbit
The Moon orbits the Earth The Earth orbits
the Sun
phases of the Moon
As the moon circles the Earth, the shape of the Moon appears to change The phases
of the Moon are: the new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter,
waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent
planet
Nine planets orbit our Sun
planetarium Planetariums put on star shows that
teach astronomy
Pluto
Pluto is the ninth and usually the farthest planet from the Sun
Pluto is the smallest planet in our Solar
System
quasar A quasar is a distant energy source in space
which gives off large amounts of radiation
satellite Satellites orbit the
Earth
Saturn
Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun It
has beautiful rings
shooting star
A shooting star is not a star; it is a meteor (made of rock and/or iron) which is burning up in the Earth's
atmosphere
Solar System
In our Solar System, nine planets, many asteroids, comets, and
other objects orbit around our sun
space shuttle
The space shuttle flies into space and back down again, carrying people and equipment
spacesuit Astronauts wear spacesuits when they
walk in space
stars
Each of the stars we see in the
night sky is another sun, but
much farther away than our
sun
Sun
The Sun is a medium-sized yellow star in our Solar System We get our light and
most of our energy from the
Sun
Uranus
Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun
Uranus looks bluish and is covered with
clouds It has an unusual, tipped axis, which gives it extreme
(11)Venus
Venus is the second planet from the Sun and
the hottest planet in our Solar System From the
Earth, Venus is the brightest object in the sky except for the Sun
and the Moon
zodiac
The zodiac is a band of 12 constellations
(groups of stars) in the sky, including Capricorn, Aquarius,
Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo,
Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, and
Pisces
At the Firehouse: Words
ambulance
An ambulance takes sick people to the
hospital
ax
An ax is useful for chopping wood
boots
Boots are a type of shoe Boots cover the feet and part of the lower legs
Dalmatian
The Dalmatian is a white dog that has
dark spots
danger You can get hurt
in a dangerous situation
fire Fire is very hot
firefighter A firefighter is a person
who puts out fires and saves people's lives
fire truck
Fire fighters on a fire truck help put out fires
flame A flame is a fire
flashlight
A flashlight helps you find your way in the
dark
hatchet A hatchet is an ax with a short
handle
helmet
A helmet protects your head Firefighters wear
helmets
hero
A hero is someone who is admired for great courage,
noble character, and performing good deeds,
like a firefighter
hose
Water flows through a hose
hydrant
Fire fighters hook a hose up to a fire hydrant
(12)ladder
You can climb up a ladder to
reach tall things
rope
A rope is useful for tying things together
water
Water is a liquid that can put out some types of
fires
wrench
A wrench is a tool that turns nuts or bolts, like those on
a fire hydrant
Bathroom-Related Words
bathtub
You take a bath in a bathtub
bubbles It is fun to blow soap bubbles!
comb A comb is a used to smooth or untangle hair
eyedropper An eyedropper is used to
drop liquids one drop at a time
faucet
You can turn water flow on or off at a
faucet
hairbrush A hairbrush is used
to brush and untangle hair
mirror
You can see your reflection
in a mirror
shampoo A shampoo is a liquid soap used to wash hair When you shampoo your
hair, you wash it
shower
When you shower, you wash your body in a stream of falling water
sink
We can wash our hands at a sink
soap
Soap and water help clean things
toilet
Toilets are in bathrooms
toothbrush
You can keep your teeth healthy by using a toothbrush to clean them
toothpaste
You use toothpaste to
clean your teeth You can dry things towel with a towel
tub
A tub is a large container Tub is also another word
(13)At the Beach:
Beach-Related Words
ball
A ball is round and fun to bounce, throw,
kick, or catch
bathing suit A bathing suit is a garment you wear while swimming
beach
A beach is where the water meets the land You can build sand castles on the beach
clam
Clams are animals with two shells They burrow under
the sand
coral reef
Coral reefs are warm, clear, shallow ocean habitats that are rich in
life
crab
A crab has a hard shell and eyes on stalks on its head
fiddler crab
The fiddler crab is small crab that lives
on beaches The male fiddler crab has one enlarged
claw
fish
Fish live in the water and breathe with gills
fishing rod People use fishing
rods to catch fish
hammock A hammock is a large net or cloth that is used
for sleeping or relaxing; it is up
by both ends
ice cream cone
An ice cream cone is nice to
eat on a hot summer day
intertidal zone
The intertidal zone is where the sea meets the land, the
area between high tide and low tide
kelp
Kelp is brown seaweed that grows in cold
water
kite You can fly a kite
on windy days
net
A net is used to catch things
popsicle A popsicles is a
sweet, frozen treat on a stick
reef
Reefs are warm, clear, shallow ocean habitats that are rich
in life
sand
Sand is a loose material composed of fine debris of rock and
mineral particles
sandals S andals are open shoes worn in warm
weather
sandcastle A sandcastle is a small
(14)sand dollar
Sand Dollars are coin-shaped spiny-skinned sea bed animals that have 5-part radial symmetry
sea
A sea is a large body of salt water that is connected to an ocean A sea may
be partly or completely surrounded by land
sea gull
Sea gull is the common name for some birds that live near oceans
and lakes
seaweed Seaweed is a plant that lives in the sea
shell
Some animals grow a shell for protection
starfish
Starfish (also known as sea
stars) are animals that live
on the ocean floor
Sun
The Sun is a medium-sized yellow star in our Solar System We get our light and most of our energy
from the Sun
swim
When you swim, you move around in the
water
swim fins People wear swim fins on their feet to
help them swim
towel
You can dry things with a towel
trash can A trash can holds garbage
wave
There are waves of
water in the ocean Whelks are ocean whelk animals with a hard,
(15)Bird-Related Words
albatross The albatross is web-footed bird that can fly for a long period of
time
Arctic tern
The Arctic tern is a small bird that flies from the Arctic to the
Antarctic and back again each year
bald eagle
The bald eagle is a large bird of prey It is the symbol of the
USA
beak A beak is the hard, outer part of a some animal's mouth Birds,
octopi, squid, and other animals have beaks Some dinosaurs
had them too
biped A biped is an animal that walks on two legs
People and birds are bipeds Tyrannosaurus
rex was a biped
bird
Birds have feathers and wings Most birds can fly
blackbird
Blackbirds are black!
bluebird
The bluebird is a beautiful song bird that is the symbol of many of the states in
the USA
blue jay
The blue jay is a beautiful, noisy blue
bird
bones
Bones are hard, structural parts of the body of many animals,
including birds
cage
Some people keep birds in
cages
Canada goose
The Canada goose is a large North American bird that
honks
canary
Canaries sing very well
cardinal
The Northern Cardinal is a bird with a short, wide bill The male is bright red; the female
is brownish-red
carnivore Carnivores are organisms that eat meat Many birds, like eagles, are carnivores
cassowary
A huge, flightless bird from Australia with a helmet-like crest on its
head
chick
A chick is a baby chicken Some other
baby birds are also called chicks
chicken
A chicken is a farm animal
claw A claw is a hard, sharp, curved nail on
the feet of some animals Bears, cats, birds, dinosaurs, and many other animals
have claws
cockatoo
Cockatoos are birds that have a large, feathery crest and a hooked bill They are
(16)crane
The crane is a wading bird with
a long neck, a long bill, and long
legs
crow
A crow is a very
smart black bird cuckoo
Cuckoos are birds whose call sounds like coo-coo
dodo
The dodo is an extinct, flightless bird that lived on an island in the
Indian Ocean near Africa
dove
The dove is a bird that is a symbol
of peace
duck
Ducks are birds that have webbed
feet and a flattened bill They swim well and live near the
water
duckling
A duckling is a young duck
eagle
The eagle is a large bird of prey It has a hooked bill and sharp
talons
egret
The egret is a large wading
bird
emperor penguin
The emperor penguin is the largest penguin; it lives on ice packs
in Antarctica
emu
The emu is a large Australian bird that cannot fly
endangered species
Endangered species are types of animals or plants that may become extinct soon Many
birds species are endangered
extinct
When a group of animals or plants goes extinct, they are gone forever Some extinct
animals include dinosaurs, saber-toothed cats, and dodo
birds
feather Birds have
feathers
flamingo
The flamingo is a pink bird that eats
(17)fly
The fly is a small, flying insect
food web The food web (or food chain) is all of
the interactions between predators and prey in which plants and animals
obtain food
goldfish
A goldfish is a type of carp that makes a nice pet
goose
Geese are migrating birds
that honk!
gosling
A gosling is a baby goose
great horned owl
The great horned owl is a large bird
of prey from North and South
America
groundhog
The groundhog is a rodent that is also
called the woodchuck
gull
Gulls are birds that live near oceans and lakes
guppy Guppies are a
type of small tropical fish
habitat
A habitat is the natural place where a plant or an animal lives For example, a toucan's habitat is
the rainforest
harpy eagle
The harpy eagle is one of the largest
eagles in the world It lives in
rainforests of Central America
and South America
hawk
The hawk is a bird of prey, a raptor
hen
A hen is a female chicken Hens lay eggs
heron
A large wading bird with distinctive plumage and a long, sharp bill
hummingbird
Hummingbirds are tiny birds that
drink flower nectar They can
hover in the air and even fly
(18)jay
Jays are beautiful, noisy birds
junco
This junco is a small songbird from North
America
kakapo
The kakapo is a large, flightless, nocturnal, solitary parrot from
New Zealand
kiwi
The kiwi is a chicken-sized flightless bird from New Zealand It is
generally nocturnal (most active at night)
kookaburra
The kookaburra is an Australian bird whose call
sounds like laughing
macaroni penguin The macaroni
penguin is a penguin from the Antarctic that has a yellow, feathery crest on its head
macaw
Macaws are parrots from rainforests in
the Americas
mallard
The Mallard is a common wild duck
meadowlark
The meadowlark is a brightly-colored songbird
that lives in meadows and
grasslands
moa
The moa were huge, extinct, flightless birds
from New Zealand
mockingbird
The mockingbird is a North American bird that can mimic the
songs of many other birds
nene
The nene is Hawaii's state bird It is an endangered goose that lives on volcanic slopes
nest
Some animals, like birds, make nests to hold their young - even some dinosaurs built nests for
their eggs
nightingale
The nightingale is a bird that sings beautiful songs
nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are more
(19)nuthatch
The nuthatch is a small perching
bird that can climb down trees
and opens nuts using its bill like a
hatchet
oriole
The oriole is a black and orange bird that eats fruit and nectar It builds
a hanging nest
oropendola
The crested oropendola is a tropical black bird that makes
long, pendulous nests
ostrich
The ostrich is the largest bird It can't fly, but it runs very fast
owl
Owls are birds of prey that have large eyes and
very good eyesight Most
owls hunt at night
parrot
The parrot is a beautiful bird that
can imitate sounds very well
peacock
The peacock is a beautiful bird from india The male has
a large train of feathers
pelican
The pelican is fish-eating bird with a huge, pouched bill
penguin
Penguins are birds that cannot fly but swim very
well
peregrine falcon
The peregrine falcon is the fastest-flying bird It prey upon
other birds
pets
Pets are animals that live with us,
like parrots and canaries
pigeon
There are a lot of pigeons in cities
prairie chicken
The prairie chicken is a bird that lives in grasslands of North
America
puffin
The puffin is an Arctic sea bird
quail
A quail is a bird; it spends a
lot of time on the ground
quetzal
The quetzal is a beautiful rain forest bird with
very long tail feathers
rainbow lorikeet
A small, colorful, brush-tongued
parrot from Australia
rhea
The rhea is a large, flightless bird from South America
roadrunner
The roadrunner is a bird is a fast running bird that
rarely flies
robin
The robin is a common bird with red-colored
(20)rockhopper penguin
The rockhopper penguin is a small, aggressive,
crested bird that cannot fly
sea gull
The sea gull is the common name for some birds that live
near oceans and lakes
snow goose
The snow goose is a migratory bird from North America
snowy owl
The snowy owl is a white owl that lives in the North
American tundra (a cold, snowy
environment)
sparrow
The sparrow is a small, common
songbird
spotted owl
The spotted owl is an owl from the Pacific coast of North America
swan
Swans are long-necked water birds
tern
Terns are birds that are sometimes called "sea
swallows."
toucan
The toucan is a rainforest bird that has a big, colorful beak
turkey
Turkeys are large birds that
nest on the ground
umbrellabird
The Umbrellabird is a rain forest bird with a large tuft of feathers on
its head
vulture
The vulture is a big, bald-headed bird that eats dead
animals
woodpecker
The woodpecker is a bird that can peck holes in trees
xenops
Xenops is a rainforest bird
(21)Birthday-Related Words
balloons Balloons are rubber sacks that are filled with air or other
gases
birthday
You have a birthday every
year
birthday cake
Birthday cakes are sweet and delicious!
cake
Cake is a sweet dessert
candle
A candle is a stick of wax with a wick that can burn
candy
Candy is very sweet children
Children are young people
chocolate
Chocolate is a tasty treat made from cocoa beans and
sugar
clown
Clowns are people who dress up in funny clothes and
try to make you laugh
cupcake
A cupcake is a tiny cake
gift
It's nice to give gifts It's nice to get
them too
ice cream
Ice cream is cold, creamy,
and sweet treat
juice
Juice is pressed from fruit or vegetables
lollipop
A lollipop is candy on a stick
paper plate
A paper plate is a disposable plate that is made out of paper People use paper plates at picnics
and some parties
pizza Pizza is made of
dough that is covered with tomato
sauce and cheese; it is baked in an oven
popsicle A popsicles is a sweet, frozen
treat on a stick
present
A present is a gift, something you give
to someone
ribbon
You can tie a bow in a ribbon to
decorate something
toys
(22)Body-Related Words
anatomy
Anatomy is a science that studies the body
ankle
The ankle is the joint between your
foot and leg
bandage
A bandage is a clean pad that is used to cover and
protect cuts and other injuries
biped A biped is an animal that walks on two legs
People are bipeds Tyrannosaurus rex was
a biped
body
Everyone has a body
bones
Bones are hard, structural parts of the body of many animals We have 206 bones in our
skeleton
brain
We think with our brain The brain is protected by the
skull
cheek
The cheeks are the sides of the face between the mouth area and the ear
chin
The chin is the part of the face below the
mouth
ear
We hear things with our ears Our ears give us
a sense of hearing
elbow
The elbow is the joint in the middle
of your arm
eye
We see with our eyes Our eyes give
us a sense of sight
eyebrow
The eyebrows are dense patches of hair above the
eyes
eyelash
Eyelashes are long hairs on the edges of
the eyelids
eyelid
Eyelids are flaps of skin that cover
and protect our eyes
face
This is a funny face!
feet
We have ten toes on our feet
femur
The femur is the upper leg (thigh) bone It is the
longest bone in the human body
finger
We have five fingers on each hand
fingernail
Fingernails grow at the ends of
(23)fingerprint The pattern marks
on our fingertips are fingerprints
foot
We have five toes on each foot
forehead
The forehead is the part of the face that is above the eyebrows and below
the hair
hair
Hair grows on all mammals
hand
We can amazing things with our hands
head
We all have a head on our
shoulders
healthy When you are healthy, you are not
sick heart
Your heart pumps blood throughout your body
heel
The heel is the back part of the foot
hips Your hips are below your waist
and above your legs
intestines
Intestines are a part of the digestive system
The intestines help digest food, absorb it into the body, and excrete
waste
iris
The colored part of the eye around the
pupil is the iris
jaws
Jaws let you open and close your mouth and
take bites
kidney The kidney are bean-shaped organs that take
waste from the blood and produce urine
knee
The knee is where the leg
bends It it between the lower leg and the
upper leg (the thigh)
legs
Many animals have legs People
have two legs, cows have four legs, insects have
six legs, and spiders have eight
legs Tables and chairs also have
legs
lips
Chickens don't have lips, but
people
lungs
Some animals use lungs to breathe People have
lungs
mouth
We use our mouths to eat and talk
nail
Nails are hard scales that grow
(24)naked When you are naked, you aren't
wearing any clothes
neck
Your neck is between your head and your shoulders
nose
We use the nose to breathe; it also gives us a
sense of smell
nurse
A nurse takes care of you when you're sick or
hurt
pupil
A pupil is the opening in the center of the eye's iris - the pupil looks like a black circle in the
middle of the eye
shoulder
Your shoulders are under your
neck
skeleton
A skeleton is the set of bones in a body People have
skeletons, and so many other
animals
skin
The skin is the outer covering of our body
skull
The skull is the bony structure of head that encloses the brain and supports the jaws This
is a T rex skull
tongue
Our tongue helps us eat, taste, and
talk
spine
The spine (also called the backbone) is a
series of connected bones
in the back that surround and protect the spinal
cord
stomach
The stomach is a pouch-like organ that is part of the digestive system The stomach helps
digest food by churning it in an
acid bath
thumb
The thumb is the widest finger on a person's hand
The thumb is next to the pointing finger All apes (like gorillas and chimps)
have thumbs
toe
We have five toes on each foot
toenail
Toenails grow at the ends of your
toes
tooth
We use our teeth to chew food Teeth are held in the gums by roots
vertebra
A vertebra is one of the series of small, connected bones in
the spine that surround and protect the spinal cord The
waist
The waist is the middle of the body, between the
chest and the hips
x-ray
(25)Building-Related Words
arch
An arch is a curved opening
bank You can put your
money in a bank for safe keeping
brick
This fireplace is made out of bricks
building A building is a structure built by
people
cabin
A cabin is a small, simple house
castle
A castle is a huge, fancy building where a
king or queen lives
church Some people
worship in churches
doghouse Some dogs live in
doghouses
door
You can go in and out through a door
elevator An elevator carries people and things up
and down a tall building
entrance You can go into an
area through an entrance
exit You can leave an
area through an exit
factory Many items, like cars, are made in
factories
gargoyle
Gargoyles are stone sculptures of grotesque
creatures that sit perched atop some buildings; they act as
waterspouts
greenhouse A greenhouse is a
building, usually made out of glass, in
which people grow plants
home
Home is where you live
house
Some people live in houses
hut A hut is a small,
simple shelter
igloo An igloo is a house made out of blocks of
ice Brr!
library
Libraries have books, tapes, and computer
(26)lighthouse
A lighthouse shines a very bright light so ships won't sail ashore
or into rocks by mistake
log cabin
A log cabin is a house made of
logs
market
We can buy things at a market
museum
Museums exhibit art, historic objects, and scientific finds - like
dinosaur fossils
palace
A palace is a huge house where a king
or queen lives
pyramid
The pyramids in Egypt are huge buildings that have a square base and
triangular sides
roof The roof is the top covering of a
building
school
A school is a place where you learn
things
skyscraper A skyscraper is a very
tall building
stadium A stadium is a large
building in which sports events are
held
store
A store is where we can buy things
tent
A tent is a temporary shelter
made of fabric
tepee
A tepee is a house made by some Native Americans
urban
Urban means relating to or located in a city
wall
A wall is a side of a building or a room or
a fence
White House
The White House is where the President of the United States lives
and works The address of the White
House is 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
NW, Washington, D.C
windmill A windmill uses
(27)Camping-Related Words
backpack
A backpack is a sack that is worn on the back and is
used to carry things
cabin
A cabin is a small, simple house
camera You can take pictures with a
camera
camper
You can travel and sleep in a
camper
camp fire
A camp fire is a fire made during a campout; it is used to
cook food and to warm up people in
cold weather
camping
When people go camping, they go into an outdoor area and sleep in a tent,
cabin or camper
candle
A candle is a stick of wax with a wick
that can burn
canoe
A canoe is a small boat
compass A compass always points
north
east East is a compass
direction East is opposite west
flashlight
A flashlight helps you find your way in the dark
forest
A forest is a large group of trees and underbrush where many animals live
kayak A kayak is a small
boat with an opening in the center for a person
lake
A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land on all sides Really huge lakes are
often called seas
lantern
A lantern is a device that gives off light
log
A log is a short piece of a
tree trunk A log cabin is a log cabin house made of logs
map
A map shows the features of an area
You can find your way around by
using a map
mountain
A mountain is a very tall high, natural place on
Earth - higher than a hill The tallest mountain
on Earth is Mt Everest
north
North is a compass direction North is
(28)sleeping bag
A sleeping bag is a fabric
sack you can sleep in South is a compass south direction South is opposite from north
tent
A tent is a temporary shelter
made of fabric
water bottle
A water bottle holds water
west West is a compass
direction West is opposite east
City-Related Words
alley
An alley is a narrow road between
buildings
ambulance
An ambulance takes sick people to the hospital
art gallery
You can see works of art at an art
gallery
automobile
An automobile is a car
avenue An avenue is a
wide street
bank You can put your money in a bank for
safe keeping
bridge
A bridge is a structure over water, or over another thing that is
difficult to cross
building A building is a structure built by
people
bus
A bus is a large vehicle that can
take many passengers to
places
cab Cab is another
word for taxi
car
You can travel in a car
church
Some people worship in churches
city
A city is a place where a lot of
people live
crosswalk
A crosswalk is a marked area on a street where it is safer to cross
elevator An elevator carries
people and things up and down a tall
(29)factory Many items, like cars, are made in
factories
fire hydrant
Fire fighters hook a hose up to a fire hydrant to
get water
fire truck
Fire fighters on a fire truck help put
out fires
garbage truck
A garbage truck picks up garbage and hauls it to the
dump
house
Some people live in houses
hydrant
Fire fighters hook a hose up to a fire hydrant to get water
intersection
An intersection is a where two or more things, like roads, meet
lane A lane is a small
road
library
Libraries have books, tapes, and
computer programs
mail carrier A mail carrier delivers the mail
market
We can buy things at a market
motorcycle
A motorcycle has two wheels and can go
fassssttttttt!
museum
Museums exhibit art, historic objects,
and scientific finds - like dinosaur
fossils
neighborhood
A neighborhood is the place where you and the people
around you live
obelisk An obelisk is a tall,
four-sided tower topped with a
pyramid
palace
A palace is a huge house where a king
or queen lives
road
A road is a wide path made for travelling
school
A school is a place where you learn
things
sidewalk
A sidewalk is a paved path for people to walk on
skyscraper A skyscraper is a very tall building
stadium
A stadium is a large building in which sports events are held
stop sign
A stop sign is a traffic sign that tells cars to stop moving before they
continue; it has eight sides
store
A store is where we can buy things
street
A street is a public road
taxi
(30)town
A town is a very small city
traffic light
A traffic light directs traffic safely Green means go, yellow means
prepare to stop, and red means stop
train
A train has an engine that pulls railroad cars along
a track
truck
A truck is a vehicle that can carry big
loads
urban Urban means
relating to or located in a city
van
A van is a truck used to haul people and
things from one place to another
village
A village is a very small town
wall
A wall is a side of a building or a room
(31)Clothing and Grooming-Related Words
apron An apron protects
clothing from getting dirty
backpack
A backpack is a sack that is worn on the back and is
used to carry things
bathing suit A bathing suit is a garment you wear while
swimming
beads
Beads are small objects with a hole through them so that they can be strung together to make jewelry
or other things
blouse
A blouse is a shirt, a type of
garment worn on the upper part of the body
boots
Boots are a type of shoe Boots cover the feet and part of
the lower legs
bow A bow is loops of ribbon or sting that
are tied together
bracelet
A bracelet is jewelry you wear on your wrist
braid
A braid is three or more strands that are woven together into a rope-like
shape
button
A button is used to fasten
clothes
cane A cane is a walking stick
cap A cap is a type of
hat
cape
A cape is a flowing piece of clothing that
hangs loose on your shoulders
change purse
Coins are carried in a change purse
clothes
People wear clothes
clothes hanger We hang up clothes on clothes
hangers
clothespin Clothespins are used to hang wet
laundry on a clothes line to dry
coat
A coat helps you keep warm when it is cold
costume
People wear costumes to pretend they are someone
or something else
crown A crown is a fancy hat worn
(32)dress A dress is a piece of clothing with a top and a skirt
earmuffs Earmuffs keep your ears warm
earring
Earrings are jewelry for the ears
eyeglasses Eyeglasses help some people see more clearly
glasses
Glasses help some people see
more clearly
glove
We wear gloves to protect our hands
gown A gown is a fancy
dress
hairbrush A hairbrush is used to brush and untangle hair
hanger
We hang up clothes on hangers
hat
Some hats protect you from the sun Some hats are
just for fun!
helmet A helmet protects
your head
ice skate When you wear ice skates, you can
glide across ice
iron
Irons press the wrinkles out of clothes
jacket
A jacket is a short coat
jeans Jeans are pants
made from denim fabric
jewel Jewels sparkle and
shine
jewelry
Rings, pins, earrings and necklaces are
jewelry
kimono
A kimono is a beautiful gown worn by Japanese
women
knitting
Sweaters and socks are made by knitting
lace Lace is a very delicate fabric
laundry Doing the laundry
means washing and drying clothes
laundry basket Laundry is put in
laundry baskets
loafers Loafers are a type of
slip-on shoe
lorgnettes Lorgnettes are glasses (or
opera glasses, which are small binoculars) that are
mounted on a handle This type of glasses was
used a long time ago
mitten
Mittens keep your hands
(33)mortar board
A mortar board is a square hat that is
worn by people when they graduate from
school
necklace
A necklace is jewelry for your
neck
necktie A necktie is a narrow
band of fabric tied around the neck
nightgown A nightgown is a long,
loose garment worn to bed
overalls Overalls are baggy pants with shoulder
straps and a piece of fabric
covering the chest
overcoat An overcoat will
keep you warm when it is cold
pajamas Some people wear
pajamas to bed at night
pants
Pants are clothes that cover the legs and up to
the waist
pin
A pin is a small, sharp piece of metal used in
sewing
purse
A purse is a small bag in which some girls and women carry their money and
other things
raincoat A raincoat keeps
you dry when it rains
safety pin
A safety pin is a type of pin that is
used to fasten clothes and
diapers
sandals
Sandals are open shoes worn in warm weather
scarf
A scarf is a piece of cloth that people wear around
their neck or on their head
sew
You can sew using a needle
and thread Clothes are made by
sewing
sewing machine
A sewing machine sews stitches very quickly and easily
The sewing machine was invented in 1846
by Elias Howe
shirt
Some shirts have short sleeves, some have long sleeves, and some have no sleeves at
all
shoe
People wear shoes on their feet
shorts
Shorts are pants that reach above or around the
knees
silk
Silk is a delicate thread that is used to make fine fabric Silk is obtained from the cocoon of
(34)skirt
A skirt is a piece of clothing that is worn on the lower part of the body
slipper A slipper is a casual shoe worn around the house
sneaker A sneaker is a type of
shoe used for many sports
sock
We wear socks under our shoes
spectacles Spectacles is another word for glasses
suit A suit is a set of matching clothes
suitcase
When you travel, you carry your
clothing in a suitcase
sunglasses Sunglasses help to protect your eyes from
too much sunlight swimsuit
A swimsuit is a garment you wear while
swimming
tie
A tie is a narrow band of
fabric tied around the neck
t-shirt A t-shirt is a
simple shirt without buttons or
a collar
tutu
Ballerinas sometimes wear tutus when they
dance
umbrella
An umbrella protects you from the rain
undershirt An undershirt is a shirt that is sometimes worn
under clothes
underwear People wear underwear under their clothes
uniform A uniform is a special outfit worn
by members of a group
vest
A vest is a sleeveless piece of
clothing that is usually worn over
a shirt
wallet
People carry money in a wallet
watch
A watch is a small clock you can take with you to
tell time
wig A wig is fake
hair
yarn
Sweaters are made out of yarn
(35)Containers
backpack
A backpack is a sack that is worn on the back and is used to
carry things
bag
You can put things in a bag
barrel A barrel is a large, wooden container
basket
You can carry things in a basket
bottle
A bottle is a container with a narrow neck and
mouth
box
A box can hold things
container
A container can hold things
bucket
A bucket is a container
with a handle Some people keep birds cage in cages
can
Some food and drinks come in
cans
carton
Some liquids (like milk and orange juice) are packaged in
cartons
cork A cork is used as a bottle stopper It
is made from tree bark
egg carton
An egg carton holds eggs and keep them
from breaking
envelope
An envelope holds a letter
jar
Jars are containers with a large opening
and a lid
lid
A lid is a top for a pan or other
container
oilcan An oilcan is a container for oil
package A package is a wrapped box that contains something
pail
A pail is a container with a handle
sack A sack is a container You can put things in
a sack
spray can
A fine mist of liquid comes out of a spray
suitcase When you travel,
you carry your clothing in a
suitcase
trunk
A trunk is a very large traveling case
tube
Some pastes and gels (like toothpaste) come in
tubes
urn
(36)vase
Vases are holders for flowers
vat A vat is a large
tub that holds liquids
water bottle
A water bottle holds water
watering can
You can water plants with a watering can
Devices
abacus An abacus is a ancient device that
is used for arithmetic calculations
aileron
Ailerons are the outer flaps on the rear surface of the wings of an airpane Ailerons are used to keep the airplane from rollling from
side to side
airplane
Airplanes fly in the sky
bulb
A light bulb turns electricity into light
camera You can take pictures with a
camera
can opener
A can opener is a device that opens
cans
device A device is a piece
of equipment that does a job For example, a can opener is a device
that opens cans
engine The engine of a
train pulls the railroad cars along
the track
engine
The engines of an airplane propel it through the air
fan
A fan is a machine that makes a
breeze
flashlight
A flashlight helps you find your way
in the dark
freezer
A freezer keeps things icy
funnel A funnel is a device that lets you pour things
from one container to
another
gyroscope A gyroscope is a spinning
wheel set in a movable frame When the wheel spins, it is very hard to move the gyroscope - it
essentially stays in its original orientation
incandescent light bulb
An incandescent light bulb turns electricity into light
as an electric current causes a filament to glow in
(37)inventor
An inventor designs and creates new, useful things
iron Irons press the wrinkles out of
clothes
joystick A joystick is used
to play some computer games
lock
You can lock and unlock a lock with a key
magnifying glass A magnifying glass is a lens that makes things look larger
than they really are
microscope
A microscope lets you see very tiny things
microwave oven
Microwave ovens heat up food quickly
mirror
You can see your reflection in a
mirror
padlock
You can lock and unlock a padlock with a key
pliers
Pliers are tools that hold things
radar
Radar is a device that uses reflected radio waves to
located objects at a distance Radar is short for "radio detection and
ranging."
radio
A radio lets you hear broadcast music and talk
shows
refrigerator
A refrigerator is a machine that keeps food cold
remote control A remote control lets you
operate a machine from far away
rocket
A rocket is a machine that propels itself into
space
safety pin
A safety pin is a type of pin that is used to fasten clothes and diapers
scale
A scale is a machine for weighing things
sewing machine
A sewing machine sews stitches very
quickly and easily The sewing machine
was invented in 1846 by Elias
Howe
sonar
In sonar (also called echolocation), a high-pitched sound (usually clicks) is sent out The sound bounces off the object and some returns
The returning echo is interpreted to determine
the object's shape, direction, distance, and
texture Dolphins (and other toothed whales) and
some bats use sonar to navigate and find prey
telephone
You can talk with people who are far
(38)telescope
A telescope is a optical device that makes faraway objects appear
closer and larger, allowing us to see distant
objects in space
television
A television is a machine that receives pictures and sounds People watch and
listen to shows on television
thermometer A thermometer is
used for telling what the temperature is
toaster
A toaster is a machine that heats up slices of bread,
making toast
vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner is a device used to clean rugs and floors
yoke
A yoke is a device that holds two working animals (like oxen)
together
Farm-Related Words
barn
A barn is a farm building where animals
and animal feed are kept
bull
A bull is a male cow
bunny
A bunny is a young rabbit
calf
A calf is a young cow
cat
Cats are mammals and are great pets Cats were revered
by the ancient Egyptians
chick
A chick is a baby chicken Some other
baby birds are also called chicks
chicken
A chicken is a farm animal
cow
Most of the milk we drink comes from
cows
dog
Dogs wag their tails when they're
happy
donkey
Donkeys can be very stubborn
duck
Ducks are birds that have webbed feet and a
flattened bill They swim well and live near
the water
duckling
A duckling is a young duck
farm
Farms are where plants are grown and animals
are raised
farm animals
Farm animals are very useful to people
farmer
Farmers produce food by growing plants and tending
(39)fence
A fence is a type of barrier
goose
Geese are migrating birds that honk!
gosling
A gosling is a baby goose
haystack
A haystack is a big pile of
hay
hen
A hen is a female chicken Hens lay
eggs
hoe
A hoe is a garden tool
hog
A hog is a hoofed mammal that is similar to a pig
honey bee
Honey bees are insects that live in a hive and
make honey
horse
Horses are very fast
runners
horseshoe
A horseshoe is a metal protector for a
horse's hoof
kid
A kid is a young goat
kitten
A kitten is a young cat
lamb
A lamb is a baby sheep
milk
Milk comes from cows
and other mammals
ox
Oxen are large, hairy mammals that live in the far north
pig
Pigs are hoofed mammals that oink!
piglet
A piglet is a young pig
puppy A puppy is a young
dog
rabbit
A rabbit is a small, cute mammal with
big ears
rooster
A rooster is a male chicken
scarecrow
A scarecrow is a figure of a person that is made of straw It is used to scare crows away from
crops
sheep
Sheep are farm animals that are raised for wool and
meat
sheepdog, old English
The old English sheepdog is an affectionate, long-haired dog that was originally bred in Great
Britain
shovel
Shovels are used to dig
silo
(40)tractor
A tractor is a powerful vehicle that can pull a
plow or other farm tools
well
A well is a deep hole in the ground from which you get water
Flower-Related Words: Little Explorers Picture Dictionary
bluebell Bluebells are
bell-shaped flowers bouquet
A bouquet is a bunch of flowers
bulb
A plant bulb wil sprout into a new plant Tulips
grow from bulbs
California poppy The California poppy is a small, cup-shaped flower that lives in dry areas
carnation A carnation is a
flower; it can be white, pink,
or red
daffodil
The daffodil is a yellow flower that
blooms early in the spring
daisy
The daisy is a pretty flower
dandelion Dandelions are weeds
with pretty yellow flowers that turn into
seed puff-balls
flower
A flower makes seeds Flowers are a plant's reproductive organs Hummingbirds, bees,
butterflies, and other animals drink the sweet
nectar that is made by flowers
forget-me-nots Forget-me-nots
(41)garden
Plants grow in a garden
greenhouse A greenhouse is a
building, usually made out of glass,
in which people grow plants Some
flowers are grown in greenhouses
iris
Irises are beautiful flowers with long, thin,
flat leaves
lily
A lily is a funnel-shaped flower
nasturtium Nasturtiums are
plants with bright, pretty
flowers and round leaves
orchid Orchids are colorful flowers that live in warm
areas
poppy A poppy is a delicate flower
roots
The roots are the parts of a plant that gets
water and other nutrients from the soil Roots also store energy and provide support for the plant Most roots
grow underground
rose
The rose is a beautiful flower with a sweet scent
seed
Seeds grow into plants
stem The stem is the part of a plant that
provides support for the plant
tulip
The tulip is a cup-shaped flower
Venus flytrap
The Venus flytrap is a plant that catches and
digests bugs
violets
Violets are deep purple flowers
yucca Yucca is a flowering plant
with stiff leaves; it lives
in dry areas
(42)Food-Related Words: Little Explorers Picture Dictionary
almond An almond is a
type of nut
apple
An apple is a juicy fruit that grows on an apple
tree
Appleseed, Johnny
Johnny Appleseed was a legendary man who
planted apple trees through the USA His
real name was John Chapman, but he was
called Johnny Appleseed because of
his love for growing apple trees
artichoke
The artichoke is a spiny, green vegetable
avocado
The avocado is an oily, green fruit; it is sometimes called the
alligator pear Avocados grow on trees in warm areas
bagel A bagel is a chewy kind of
roll
baker
A baker bakes food in the oven, like breads, cakes,
and cookies
banana
Bananas are a sweet, yellow fruit
batter
A batter is an uncooked, liquid mixture of flour,
eggs, butter and other ingredients When a
batter is cooked, it becomes solid Cookies,
cakes, and muffins are made from batter
birthday cake
Birthday cakes are sweet and delicious!
blackberry Blackberries are
dark-colored, edible berries that grow on prickly vines
bowl You can eat soup
or cereal in a bowl
bread Bread is made from flour and is baked in an
oven
breakfast Breakfast is a meal that is eaten in the morning
broccoli Broccoli is a green
vegetable
bubble gum You can chew bubble gum and
blow bubbles
bun
A bun is a sweet roll
butter
Butter is a rich spread made from cream
cake
Cake is a sweet dessert candy
(43)carrot A carrot is an orange vegetable
that grows underground
cauliflower Cauliflower is a white vegetable; it is related to
broccoli
celery
Celery is a crisp, green vegetable
cheese
Cheese is a food made from milk
chef
A chef cooks food
cherries
Cherries are a sweet, tangy, red
fruit
chocolate
Chocolate is a tasty treat made from cocoa beans
and sugar
chopsticks Chopsticks are eating utensils used by many
people in Asia
coffee
Coffee is a drink made from roasted coffee
beans
cookie
Cookies are small, sweet, baked treats
cork A cork is used as
a bottle stopper It is made from
tree bark
corn
Corn is a yellow vegetable you can
eat on its cob Corn was grown
by Native Americans for
thousands of years before the Europeans settled in North America
cornucopia
A cornucopia, also called a horn of plenty, is a horn-shaped basket that is filled with fruit
and grains It is a symbol of abundance
and prosperity
cotton candy
Cotton candy is a sweet treat that is spun from
sugar
cream
Cream is the richest part of milk Butter and ice cream are made from cream
cucumber Cucumber is a
cool, crisp vegetable that is
good in salad
cuisine A cuisine is a style of preparing
food
cupboard
Things are stored in cupboards
cup
You can drink from a cup
cupcake A cupcake is a tiny
cake
dessert Desserts are sweet treats
diet
A balanced diet is good for you
dinner
Dinner is a meal that is eaten in the evening
dish
We eat food on a dish
doughnut Doughnuts are sweet
(44)drink People need to
drink water every day
egg carton
An egg carton holds eggs and keep them from
breaking
eat
We eat when we are hungry
egg
Many animals hatch from eggs Dinosaurs
hatched from eggs People eat a lot of
chicken eggs
eggplant An eggplant is a purple vegetable
flour Flour is ground
up grain (like wheat) Bread is made from flour
food
We eat food to get energy and to
grow
food pyramid
The food pyramid is a diagram that lets you
know the US government's recommended diet
food web The food web (or food
chain) is all of the interactions between predators and prey in
which plants and animals obtain food
fork Forks are used for
eating solid food
freezer
A freezer keeps things icy
fruit
Fruit is the part of some plants that
contains the seeds Apples,
strawberries, oranges, and bananas are fruit
frying pan
You can cook food in a frying pan
gingerbread
Gingerbread is a spicy cookie Gingerbread men and gingerbread women are cookies shaped like little people
glass
We drink out of glasses
grapefruit Grapefruits are a
type of citrus fruit that sometime squirt
you when you eat them
grapes
Grapes are delicious fruit that
grow on vines
grater
A grater is a tool used to cut food into tiny
pieces
green bean A green bean is a long, thin, green vegetable It
is pod that contains bean seeds It is also
ham
Ham is a type of meat that comes from the top part of a
(45)hamburger
A hamburger is a cooked patty of
ground beef, usually served in
a bun
honey Honey is a sweet
substance made by bees
hot dog
A hot dog is a type of cooked meat in the shape of a sausage; it is usually served in a long
bun
hungry
When you're hungry, you want to eat some
food
ice
Ice is frozen water
ice cream
Ice cream is cold, creamy, and sweet treat
ice cream cone
An ice cream cone is nice to eat
on a hot summer day
iced tea
Iced tea is a cold drink
jam
Jam is a spread made from fruit
jelly Jelly is a spread made from fruit
juice
jellybeans
Jellybeans are colorful and
sweet
jug A jug holds a liquid, like water
juice
Juice is pressed from fruit or vegetables
kettle
A kettle is a pot in which you boil water
kitchen
People prepare and store food in a
kitchen
kiwi
The kiwi is a tangy fruit that grows in warm areas
knife
You can cut things with a knife
ladle
A ladle is a large spoon used to serve soup and gravy
lemon
A lemon is a sour, yellow fruit
lemonade
Lemonade is a drink made from water, lemon juice, and
sugar
lettuce Lettuce is a leafy
vegetable that is good in salads
licorice Licorice is a type
of candy
lime
A lime is a sour, green citrus fruit
lollipop
A lollipop is candy on a stick
lunch Lunch is a meal eaten in the middle
of the day
lunch box Some people carry their lunch
in a lunch box
macaroni
Macaroni is a tube-shaped
noodle
meal
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are meals
measuring cup
A measuring cup is useful in baking and
cooking
meat
Meat is a type of food that comes from animals Some
(46)melon Melons are fruits
that have a rind
microwave oven
Microwave ovens heat up food
quickly
milk
Milk comes from cows and other mammals
muffin
Muffins are small, baked goods made from
a batter
mug A mug is a large
cup
mushroom
Mushrooms are fast-growing fungi They grow
in dark, damp places
napkin
After you eat, you can clean your
face with a napkin
nectarine A nectarine is a sweet, juicy fruit with smooth skin; it is related to the
peach
noodles
Noodles are flat strips of pasta Noodles were
invented in China
nut
A nut is a dry seed or fruit with a hard
shell
oatmeal Oatmeal is a
cereal
oil Oil is a greasy
liquid
olive
An olive is an oily fruit that grows on an
evergreen tree
omelet An omelet is a dish
made from eggs
omnivore
An omnivore is an animal that eats plants and meat
People are omnivores
onion Onions are sharp
tasting vegetables
orange
Oranges are sweet, juicy fruit
orange juice Orange juice is made
from oranges
oven
Ovens get very hot You can bake food in an
oven
oven mitt
An oven mitt protects your hand when you put things in or out of an oven
oyster
The oyster is a soft-bodied marine animal that is protected
pan You can cook food in a pan
paper plate
A paper plate is a disposable plate that is
made out of paper
pasta
Pasta is a type of food made from flour Spaghetti and macaroni
peach Peaches are sweet, juicy fruit with fuzzy
(47)peanut
Peanuts grow undergound; they are
a type of legume
pear
The pear is a sweet fruit with a
thin skin
pea pod Peas grow in pea
pods
peas
Peas are small, round vegetables
pepper Pepper is a spice that
many people use to season their food
pepper
A pepper is a sharp-tasting, hollow vegetable Peppers can
be red, green, yellow, and orange
pickle A pickle is a cucumber that is preserved in brine
pie
A pie is a dessert that is made with fruit and has a crust
pitcher A pitcher is a container for pouring
liquids
pizza Pizza is made of dough that is covered
with tomato sauce and cheese; it is baked in an oven
plate
A plate is a flat dish on which we put food
plum
A plum is a sweet, juicy, purple fruit
pod Peas grow in pea
pods
popsicle A popsicles is a sweet, frozen treat on
a stick
pot
People cook food in pots
potato
Potatoes are starchy vegetables that grow
undergound
pretzel Pretzels are salty,
knotted snacks
prune A prune is a dried
plum
pumpkin
The pumpkin is a large, orange vegetable that grows
on a vine
pumpkin pie Pumpkin pie is a dessert made from
pumpkins
radish A radish is a sharp-tasting vegetable that
grows underground
raisin Raisins are dried
grapes
raspberry Raspberries are a type of edible berry
that grows on a prickly vine
recipe
A recipe is a set of instructions for making a type of
food
refrigerator
A refrigerator is a machine that keeps
(48)rice
Rice is a food It is a grain that grows in warm, wet soil Rice is
an important food in much of Asia
roll A roll is a small
piece of baked dough
rolling pin
A rolling pin is used to roll out dough
salad A salad is a type of food that is usually made with lettuce and other vegetables
salami
Salami is a type of salty, spicy meat
product, usually made from beef
and/or pork
salt
Salt is an important crystalline mineral that we use to season
our food
sandwich A sandwich is
cheese, peanutbutter, meat, or another
filling between two slices of
bread
sausage
Sausage is a type of meat
slice
When something is sliced, thin pieces are
cut from it
soup Soup is a type of food Vegetable soup and chicken soup are two kinds of soup
spatula
A spatula is a tool that has a wide, flat end
spoon
A spoon is used for eating food
like soup and cereal
squash
Squash grows in warm weather
steak
Steak is a slice of meat
stove
You can cook food on a stove
strawberry
The strawberry is a sweet, red fruit
string bean A string bean is a
long, thin, green vegetable It is pod that contains
bean seeds It is also called a green
bean
sugar
Sugar is a sweet food
sunflower
A sunflower is a plant that turns to
face the sun
tea
Tea is a drink that is brewed from tea
(49)teapot
You can brew tea in a teapot
toaster
A toaster is a machine that heats up slices of bread,
making toast
tomato Tomatoes are soft
and tangy; they grow on vines
tuna
The tuna is a very large, bony fish that
lives in the ocean People eat a lot of
tuna
turkey
Turkeys are large birds that nest on the
ground
utensils Utensils are tools used
in the kitchen, like knives, forks, and
spoons
vegetable
Vegetables are very good for you
vinegar Vinegar is a sour liquid that is used to
flavor or preserve foods
walnut A walnut is an edible
nut from the walnut tree
water
Water is a liquid that we drink and use to wash Water covers over two thirds of the
surface of the Earth, and much of our body is made of
water
water bottle
A water bottle holds water
watermelon
Watermelon is a large, delicious, red fruit with a thick green rind
wheat Wheat is a grain Flour is made from
ground-up wheat
whisk
A whisk is used to beat eggs or batter
wok
A wok is a cooking pot used in Asia
yam Yams are sweet vegetables that grow
underground
yogurt
Yogurt is a dairy food made from
milk
yolk
The yolk of an egg is yellow and contains stored food
for a bird or reptile before it hatches
zucchini Zucchini is a type of
squash
Furniture Words
armchair
An armchair is a
chair with arms People sleep in beds bed
bench
A few people can sit
bookcase
Books are stored in
chair
(50)couch
A couch is a big, soft piece of furniture that many people can
sit on
cradle
A cradle is a small bed for a baby
cupboard
Things are stored in cupboards
dresser A dresser is a piece of furniture in which you can store things
footstool A footstool is a
small piece of furniture
furniture Tables, chairs, sofas,
and beds are furniture
grandfather clock A grandfather clock is
a large, free-standing pendulum clock
shelf A shelf is a small platform on which things can be placed
sofa
A sofa is a large, soft piece of furniture that many people can
sit on
stool A stool is a seat
with neither arms nor a back
table
A table is a piece of furniture with a flat
top and legs
Geology-Related Words
atom Everything is made up of tiny
atoms
crystal Crystals are solids whose atoms form
a very regular pattern
diamond A diamond is a very
hard, shiny jewel
emerald An emerald is a hard,
shiny, deep green jewel
gem Gems sparkle and
shine
geyser
A geyser is a natural hot spring
that occasionally sprays water and steam above the
ground
geology
Geology is the study of the Earth's structure, including rocks and minerals
glacier A glacier is a large, slowly-moving river
of ice
gold
Gold is a precious metal Coins and jewelry are made from gold The Sacajawea US
dollar coin above looks like gold
(51)igneous rock When molten rock
cools, igneous rock is formed
impact crater Impact craters are
the remains of collisions between
an asteroid or meteorite and the
Earth
iron Iron is a common metal that is used for many things, like train
tracks, pots, and pipes
lava
Lava is molten rock It comes out of erupting
volcanoes
limestone Limestone is a type of
sedimentary rock that is made of the skeletons of tiny microorganisms
magnet
A magnet attracts things made of
iron
marble Marble is a
beautiful metamorphic rock
metal
A metal is an element that has a crystalline structure when it is solid
form Many metals are shiny and many conduct
electricity Some metals include iron, copper,
silver, and gold
metamorphic rock Metamorphic rocks
are compacted by pressure and heat from
deep inside the earth
mineral
A mineral is a naturally-occurring solid whose molecules form a regular
pattern (usually forming crystals) Some common minerals include quartz,
salt, diamond, and feldspar
pebble
A pebble is a small, smooth
stone
quartz Quartz is a common crystalline
mineral
rock
A rock is a stone The Earth's crust is made
of rock
ruby A ruby is a hard, shiny, red jewel
salt
Salt is an important crystalline mineral that we use to season
our food
sand Sand is a loose
material composed of fine debris of rock and
mineral particles
sedimentary rock
Sedimentary rock is rock that has
formed from sediment and is where most fossils
are found
silver
Silver is a valuable metal; it is also the shiniest metal Some coins and jewelry are made from silver
soil
Plants grow in soil
solid
A solid is a matter in which the molecules are very close together
and cannot move around Ice, quartz,
(52)stone A stone is a rock
streak A streak is a long
mark or stripe of color
tsunami
A tsunami is a rare, giant series of waves
caused by an underwater earthquake or other
large-scale, underwater disturbance
volcano
A volcano is a mountainous vent in
the Earth's crust When a volcano erupts, it spews out lava, ashes, and hot gases from deep inside
the Earth
water
Water is a liquid that we drink and use to wash Water covers over two thirds of the
surface of the Earth, and much of our body
is made of water
well
A well is a deep hole in the ground
from which you get water
House-Related Words
armchair
An armchair is a chair with arms
bathtub
You take a bath in a
bathtub bed
People sleep in beds
bench
A few people can sit on a bench
bookcase
Books are stored in bookcases
brick
This fireplace is made out of bricks
broom
You can sweep the floor with a broom
can opener
A can opener is a device that opens
cans
carpet A carpet is a floor
covering made of woven yarn or thick
fabric
chair
A chair is a piece of furniture that
people sit on
chimney
A chimney is a
china China is well-made
clothespin Clothespins are used
to hang wet laundry
couch
A couch is a big, soft piece of furniture that
cradle
(53)cuckoo clock
A cuckoo clock has a mechanical
bird that sings every hour
cupboard
Things are stored in cupboards
curtains
Curtains are cloth on and around a
window
door
You can go in and out through a door
drapes Drapes are cloth
hung on and around a window
dresser A dresser is a piece
of furniture in which you can store things
fan
A fan is a machine that makes a breeze
faucet
You can turn water flow on or off at a
faucet
fence
A fence is a type of barrier
fireplace
You can make a fire in a fireplace to keep you warm
footstool A footstool is a
small piece of furniture
frame
People put pictures and photos in frames to protect
them and make them look nice
freezer
A freezer keeps things icy
furniture Tables, chairs, sofas, and beds are furniture
garbage can
Garbage cans hold garbage
garden
Plants grow in a garden
gate
A gate is a door in a fence
grandfather clock A grandfather clock is
a large, free-standing pendulum clock
home
Home is where you live
house
Some people live in houses
hut A hut is a small,
simple shelter
igloo An igloo is a house made out of blocks
of ice Brr!
kettle
A kettle is a pot in which you boil water
key
We use keys to lock and unlock doors
kitchen
People prepare and store food in a
(54)lamp
A lamp gives out light
lawn
A lawn is a place outside where grass
grows
lawn mower
You can cut the grass with a lawn mower
living room
A living room is a large room in an apartment or
house
log cabin
A log cabin is a house made of
logs
mat
You can wipe your shoes on a floor
mat
microwave oven
Microwave ovens heat up food
quickly
mirror
You can see your reflection in a mirror
mobile
A mobile is a hanging sculpture
oven
Ovens get very hot You can bake
food in an oven
oven mitt
An oven mitt protects your hand
when you put things in or out of
an oven
pillow A pillow is a soft cushion that you can
rest upon
quilt
Quilts keep you warm at night
roof The roof is the top covering of a building
room
A room is a part of a building that is separated off by
walls
rug A rug is a floor covering made of
woven yarn or thick fabric
shelf A shelf is a small platform on which
things can be placed
shower When you shower, you wash your body in a stream of falling
water
sink
We can wash our hands at a sink
soap Soap and water help clean things
sofa
A sofa is a large, soft piece of furniture that many
people can sit on
sponge Sponges are absorbent objects
stool
A stool is a seat with neither arms nor a
back
stove
You can cook food on a
table
A table is a piece of furniture with a
(55)toaster
A toaster is a machine that heats
up slices of bread, making toast
toilet
Toilets are in bathrooms
trash can A trash can holds
garbage vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner is a device used to clean
rugs and floors
wall
A wall is a side of a building or a room or a fence
wastebasket
People throw trash in a wastebasket
welcome mat
You can wipe your shoes on a welcome mat
window
A window is a glass-covered opening in a wall or vehicle
(56)In the Sea:
Ocean-Related Words
African penguin
The African penguin is a small,
flightless bird that lives on islands off
the coast of southern Africa
anchor
An anchor is a heavy metal device that holds
a ship in place
boat
Boats float in the water
blue shark
The blue shark is a sleek, fast-swimming shark with blue skin
blue whale
The blue whale is the biggest animal that ever lived It eats tiny food that
it sieves through baleen
conch
The conch is a large, shelled animal from warm
seas
cookiecutter shark
The cookiecutter shark is a small shark that takes circular bites out
of its prey Also known as the luminous or cigar
shark
coral
Coral is a tiny ocean animal
that lives in colonies Some
corals leave a hard, stony skeleton when
they die
coral reef
Coral reefs are warm, clear, shallow ocean habitats that are rich
in life
crab
A crab has a hard shell and eyes on stalks on its head
In the Sea:
(57)cuttlefish
The cuttlefish is a close relative of the
octopus and the squid
angelfish
Angelfish are brightly-colored fish that live in warm water
angelshark
Angelsharks are sharks that have flat bodies and live on the ocean
floor
basking shark
The basking shark is huge and eats very tiny animals that float in the ocean
beluga whale
The beluga is a small, white, toothed whale that lives mostly in cold, arctic waters
coral reef
Coral reefs are warm, clear, shallow ocean habitats that are rich
in life
dogfish shark
The dogfish shark is a small, very common shark that is found all over the world It is
not dangerous to people
dolphin
A dolphin is a marine mammal with a long
nose and teeth Dolphins are whales
dugong
Dugongs are gentle, slow-swimming, aquatic
mammals
echolocation
In echolocation (also called sonar), a high-pitched sound (usually clicks) is sent out The sound bounces off the object and some returns The returning echo is interpreted to determine the object's shape, direction, distance, and texture Dolphins (and other toothed whales) and some bats use sonar to navigate and find prey
eel
The eel is a long,
snake-like fish The elephant seal is a huge seal elephant seal that lives in the Pacific Ocean
emperor angelfish
The emperor angelfish is a brightly-colored, flattened fish that lives
in shallow warm waters
emperor penguin
The emperor penguin is the largest penguin; it lives on ice packs in Antarctica
fiddler crab
The fiddler crab is small crab that lives on beaches The male fiddler crab has one enlarged claw
fin
Fish use their fins to swim
fin whale
The fin whale is a very large baleen whale It is the second largest animal in the world
fish
Fish live in the water and breathe with gills
flipper
Flippers are wide, flat limbs that many marine animals use for swimming
Seals and whales have flippers
flukes
The tail of whales and dolphins is called the flukes (each half of the tail is called a fluke) Flukes have no bones in them Whales swim by moving their flukes up and down in the water
(fish move their tail left to right)
giant squid
Giant Squid swim deep in the oceans They have ten arms and their eyes are
the size of basketballs
gills
Gills are organs that fish and amphibians use
to breathe underwater
goblin shark
The Goblin shark has a very long
snout
gray whale
The gray whale is a baleen whale that eats tiny organisms
from the mud on the bottom on the
ocean
great white shark
(58)gull
Gulls are birds that live near
oceans and lakes
hammerhead shark
The hammerhead shark has a head shaped like a
hammer
harp seal
The harp seal is a marine mammal
that lives in the North Atlantic and in the Arctic
Ocean
hatchetfish
Hatchetfish are oddly-shaped fish
from South and Central America
hermit crab
Hermit crabs are crabs that lack a hard shell; they use a discarded shell for protection
horseshoe crab
The horseshoe crab is a hard-shelled animal
that lives in warm coastal waters on the
sea floor
hull
The hull is the main body or frame of a ship
humpback whale
Humpbacks are very acrobatic whales that sing
beautiful, complex songs
intertidal zone
The intertidal zone is where the sea meets the land, the
area between high tide and low tide
jellyfish
Jellyfish are animals that have stinging tentacles
keel
The keel is the bottom of a
ship
kelp
Kelp is brown seaweed that grows in cold
water
killer whale
Killer whales are also known as
orcas These whales eats hundreds of pounds of fish
and marine mammals every
day
krill
Krill are small marine animals that
are eaten by many big animals, including some
whales
lanternfish
Lanternfish are fish that have light-producing organs and very large eyes
lemon shark
The lemon shark is a yellowish shark
limpet
The limpet is a marine animal with a soft body
and a flattened, cone-shaped shell
lobster
A lobster lives on the ocean floor and has five pairs
of legs Lobsters have blue blood
lobtailing
Lobtailing is when a whale sticks its tail out of the water into the air, swings
the tail around, and then slaps the tail on the water's
surface Lobtailing makes a very loud noise
(59)mako shark
The mako shark is a very fast shark with bluish skin
manatee
Manatees are gentle, slow-swimming, aquatic mammals
man-of-war
The Portuguese man-of-war is a floating colony of
animals that has very long, stinging tentacles It lives in
warm ocean waters
manta ray
Manta rays are harmless fish and
are related to sharks Mantas are
the biggest rays
marine mammals Marine mammals live in the sea and breathe air Seals, sea lions, whales, and others are marine mammals
moray eel
The moray eel is a long, snake-like fish
that has circular gills
narwhal
The narwhal is an Arctic whale; the male
has a huge tooth
nautilus The nautilus is a
sea animal related to the
squid and octopus!
nurse shark
The nurse shark is a large predator that lives in warm water
in coral reefs
octopus
Octopi have eight arms and live on the sea floor
orca
Orcas are also known as killer
whales An orca eats hundreds of pounds of fish
and marine mammals every day
otter
An otter is a playful aquatic mammal
oyster
The oyster is a soft-bodied marine animal that is protected
by two hard shells
pelican
The pelican is fish-eating bird with a huge, pouched bill
penguin
Penguins are birds that cannot fly but swim very well
plankton
Plankton are tiny organisms that float in the seas and other
bodies of water Plankton is the base
of the oceanic food web
pod
A group of whales is called a pod
polar bear
Polar bears are large meat-eaters
live in the far north They have clear-colored hair
and black skin
porpoise A porpoise is a marine
mammal with a long nose and teeth They are also known as dolphins;
they are a type of toothed whales
porthole
(60)propeller
A propeller is a device with blades that is
turned by an engine; it makes boats
(and some airplanes)
move
prow
The prow is front part of a ship
pufferfish
Also called blowfish, this poisonous fish
can swallow water to double
its size
queen conch
The queen conch is a large, shelled animal from warm seas It is in danger
of extinction
ray
A ray is a flat fish that is related to the sharks Many have a long tail that stings
reef
Reefs are warm, clear, shallow ocean
habitats that are rich in life
right whale
Right whales are baleen whales with a huge head and an arched mouth They were
almost hunted to extinction
rockhopper penguin
The rockhopper penguin is a small, aggressive,
crested bird that cannot fly
sail
A sail is a large piece of strong fabric that catches
the wind and propels a boat or sailboard through
the water
sailboat
A sailboat is a boat that has sails and is powered by the wind
sailfish The sailfish is a deep-sea fish
It is the fastest fish in the sea and can swim up to 68 miles per hour (110
kph)
salmon
Salmon are fish that live in the sea and spawn in fresh water
sand Sand is a loose
material composed of fine
debris of rock and mineral
particles
sand dollar
Sand Dollars are coin-shaped
spiny-skinned sea bed animals that have
5-part radial symmetry
scales
Scales are thin, hard, overlapping plates on some animals Fish are covered with scales Butterfly wings are made of scales
scallop
Scallops are animals that have two shells and live on the ocean
floor
scuba diver Scuba divers swim under the water and carry their own air in a tank on
sea
A sea is a large body of salt water that is connected to an ocean A
sea may be partly or completely surrounded by
sea anemone
A sea snemone is a predatory sea animal that looks like a flower and lives on the ocean
floor
sea cow
(61)sea cucumber
Sea cucumbers are cylinder-shaped animals that live on the
sea floor
sea gull
The sea gull is the common name for some
birds that live near oceans and lakes
sea horse
The sea horse is a very strange type of fish - it has a long snout and a
curled tail
seal
Seals are animals that live in the ocean but breathe air They are marine
mammals
sea lion
Sea lions are eared seals that live off the coast of western North America
sea otter
Sea otters are marine mammals with
very dense, waterproof fur
sea star
Sea stars, another name for starfish, are animals that live on the ocean
floor
sea urchin
The sea urchin is a spiny, globular animal that lives
on the ocean floor
seaweed Seaweed is a plant that lives in the sea
shark
Sharks are meat-eaters that have no bones, only cartilage (which is softer than bone) in their skeleton
shell
Some animals grow a shell for protection
ship
A ship is a very large boat
shrimp
Shrimp are small animals that live
in the water
snail
A snail is a small, slow animal with its
own shell
sponge
A sponge is a primitive animal that lives in the water
spyhopping Spyhopping is when a whale pokes its head up out of the water and turns
around, perhaps to look
around
squid
Squids swim in the oceans They have ten
arms and an ink sac
starfish
Starfish (also known as sea stars) are animals
that live on the ocean floor
stingray
A stingray is a flat fish with cartilage instead of bones Its
sting is in its tail
submarine
(62)sunfish
The sunfish is a large fish with an almost
circular, flattened body
swim
When you swim, you move around in the
water
swordfish
The swordfish is a large fish with a
long, sharp bill
tern
Terns are birds that are sometimes
called "sea swallows."
thresher shark
The thresher shark has a a greatly-elongated top part of the tail
tiger shark
Tiger sharks are large, fierce sharks that have faint
stripes
tugboat A tugboat is a sturdy boat that guides large
boats in and out of harbors
tuna
The tuna is a very large, bony fish that lives in the ocean People eat
a lot of tuna
walrus
A walrus is a northern marine mammal with ivory
tusks
water
Water is a liquid that we drink and use to wash Water covers over two thirds of the surface of the Earth, and much of our body is made of water
wave
There are waves of water
in the ocean
Weddell seal
The Weddell seal is a large, nocturnal marine
mammal from Antarctica (near the
South Pole)
whale
Whales are large marine mammals
Whales breathe air using lungs
whale shark
The whale shark is the biggest shark and the biggest fish,
but it eats tiny food that it sieves through its gills It is not a whale; it is
a shark
whelk
Whelks are ocean animals with a hard, spiral shell
Xiphias
Xiphias is the group (genus) of swordfish, fast-swimming fish that have a long, sharp
bill
yacht
A yacht is a very nice small ship
zooplankton
Zooplankton are tiny animals that float in the seas and other bodies
(63)At the Post Office: Mail-Related Words
address An address tells the Post Office where to
bring a letter or package
box
A box can hold things
card
You can send a card to a
friend
envelope
An envelope holds a letter
letter You can write a
letter to communicate with a person
mailbox
A mailbox is where you leave letters to be
mailed
package
A package is a wrapped box that contains
something
paper
We write and paint on paper It is made from plant fibers, usually trees
postcard A postcard is a card you can mail without
an envelope People who collect post cards are called deltiologists
scale A scale is a machine for weighing things
stamp
You must put a stamp on a letter for it to be
delivered
tape
Tape is a long, sticky ribbon that is used to stick
things together
Math-Related Words
abacus An abacus is an ancient device that is
used for arithmetic calculations
acute angle
An acute angle is less than 90
degrees
1+1=2 2+3=5
addition
Addition is the adding of numbers to get
their sum
angle
An angle is the amount of rotation
it would take to put one intersecting line on top of another
1+1=2 7-4=3
arithmetic
(64)1,000,000,000 billion
A billion is a thousand million The Earth is billions of years old
chart
A chart is a diagram, like a graph or a table,
that shows the relationships between things
circle
All of the points on a circle are
the same distance from
the center
cone
A cone is a shape that has a point at one end and a circular opening at the other end In mathematics, this shape is a half
cone
couple
A couple refers to two people or two objects
crescent A crescent is the shape
of the moon a little before of after the time
of the new moon
cube
A cube is a solid geometric figure with six square
faces
curve A curve is a
wavy line
cylinder A cylinder is a figure with a long
round body
denominator The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction
diameter The diameter is the longest distance from one side of a circle (or
a sphere) to the other
diamond
A diamond is a four-sided figure
whose sides are all the same length People play baseball on a
diamond-shaped field
dividend The dividend is the number that is divided (in long division)
The dividend divided by the
divisor is the quotient (plus a
remainder)
division
Division is an operation that divides a number
into portions
divisor
The divisor is the number that the dividend is divided
by (in long division) The dividend divided by the divisor is the quotient (plus
a remainder)
dodecahedron
A dodecahedron is a twelve-sided geometric
solid whose faces are pentagons
2 x
double Double means
twice or two times
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12
dozen
Dozen is another word for twelve
eight
Spiders have eight legs Stop signs have eight sides
18 ****** ****** ******
eighteen Eighteen is the number between seventeen and
(65)80
eighty Eighty is the number between seventy-nine and eighty-one 11 ***** ****** eleven
Eleven is ten plus one
ellipse An ellipse is a flattened circle
=
equal
When two things are equal they are
exactly the same in number,
quality, or amount
equilateral triangle
The sides of an equilateral triangle are all the same
length
0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10,
even number An even number is
divisible by two
Fahrenheit Fahrenheit is a
measure of temperature that is abbreviated F Water freezes at 32°F and boils at
212°F
first
The first person or thing comes
before the others 15 ***** ***** ***** fifteen Fifteen is the number after fourteen (14) and
before sixteen (16) 50 ********** ********** ********** ********** ********** fifty
Fifty is the number after forty nine (49) and before
fifty one (51)
five
People have five fingers on each hand
40 ********** ********** ********** ********** forty
Forty is the number after thirty nine (39) and before forty one
(41)
four Squares have four sides Cats and dogs
have four legs
14 ******* *******
fourteen
Fourteen is the number after thirteen
(13) and before fifteen (15)
fractal
Fractals are patterns within patterns within patterns
1/2
fraction
A fraction is a part of a whole Half of an apple
is a fraction of an apple The top number
in a fraction is called the numerator; the bottom number in a fraction is called the
denominator
geometry
Geometry is the mathematical study of points, lines, angles, and
solids
graph
A graph is a diagram that shows relationships between things > greater than The mathematical symbol > means
"greater than." When one number
is greater than a second number, the first one is bigger than the second For example, is greater than 2, or
4 >
1/2
half
When something is divided into two equal parts, each of these two parts is half of the
(66)heart
The heart is a shape that often symbolizes love
heptagon A heptagon is a
seven-sided figure
hexaflexagon
A hexaflexagon is a folded geometric figure
that can be "flexed" to expose its many
sides
hexagon
A hexagon is a six-sided
figure Beehives have
hexagonal cells
100
hundred
One hundred is the number after 99 and before 101
icosahedron
An icosahedron is a twenty-sided geometric solid
isosceles triangle
An isosceles triangle has two sides that are the same length and
two angles that are the same
kite
A kite is a four-sided figure in which the two pairs of adjacent
sides have the same length
<
less than
The mathematical
symbol < means "less than." When one number is
less than a second number,
the first one is smaller than the second For
example, is less than 2, or
<
line segment A line segment is a portion of a
line
long division
In long division, the dividend is divided by the divisor, resulting in a quotient plus a remainder
5 4 6 6 5 4 4 6 5
magic square
In a magic square, the rows, columns, and diagonals all add up to the
same number
mathematics
Mathematics is the study of numbers, shapes, patterns, and logical
reasoning
1,000,000
million
A million is a thousand thousands The dinosaurs lived millions of years ago
-minus
The mathematical symbol - means "minus." Four minus three is written, -
Möbius strip
A Möbius strip is a piece of paper with only one side!
1 x = 2 x = 6
multiplication
Multiplication is a mathematical operation used to
compute areas and other calculations
x
multiply
The mathematical symbol x means "multiply." Four times three is written, x
nine
There are nine planets in our
solar system and nine players on a baseball team
number line
Numbers correspond to
(67)number
Numbers tell you "how many" or "how much."
numerator The numerator is the
top number in a fraction
obtuse angle
An obtuse angle is greater than ninety degrees
octagon
An octagon is an eight-sided figure Stop
signs are octagons
octahedron
An octahedron is an eight-sided geometric solid
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, odd number
An odd number is not divisible by two
one
One is a small number
1/2
one half When something
is divided into two equal parts, each of these two
parts is one half of the original
object
orb A ball-shaped object is an orb
oval
An oval is an egg-shaped
figure
parallel
Parallel lines extend in the same direction, are always the same distance apart, and never meet
parallelogram
A parallelogram is a four-sided figure whose opposite sides
are parallel
pattern
A pattern is something that is
repeated
pentagon
A pentagon is a five-sided
figure
perimeter
Perimeter is the distance around the edges of a figure For
example, the perimeter of a square
with side length of a is a+a+a+a=4 times a
perpendicular When two lines are perpendicular, they are at right
angles (90 degrees)
pie chart
A pie chart (also called a circle graph)
is a diagram that is useful for displaying information about the
percentages or parts of a whole
point A point is an exact location, a
spot with no width or thickness
polygon
A polygon is a many-sided
figure with straight edges
polyhedron
Polyhedra are solids whose
(68)2,3,5,7,11,13,17
prime number
A prime number is a positive number that has exactly two factors,
1 and itself Alternatively, you can think of a prime number as a number greater than one that is not the product of smaller numbers For
example, 13 is a prime number because it can only be divided evenly by and 13 For another example, 14 is not a prime number because it can be divided evenly by 1, 2, 7, and 14 The number one is not a prime number because it has
only one factor, itself
protractor
A protractor is a device that measures
angles
pyramid
A pyramid is a shape that has a
flat polygonal base and triangular sides
that meet at a point on the top The pyramids in Egypt are huge buildings build
by ancient Egyptians
quadrilateral
A quadrilateral is a four-sided
figure The square, rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid, kite,
and parallelogram
are quadrilaterals
quotient The quotient is
the answer in long division The dividend divided by the
divisor is the quotient (plus a
remainder)
radius
The radius is the distance from the center of a circle (or a
sphere) to the edge
1/2
ratio
A ratio is the relationship between
two numbers, as defined by the result
you get when you divide one by the other
rectangle
A rectangle is a four-sided figure
whose sides are at right angles to
each other
remainder The remainder is the fractional part of
the answer in long division The dividend divided by
the divisor is the quotient plus the
remainder
rhombus
A rhombus is a parallelogram
with equal-length sides
right angle
A right angle looks like the corner of a square; it extends
ninety degrees
right triangle
A right triangle has one angle that is a
right angle (extending 90
degrees)
Roman numerals
Thousands of
years ago, in ancient Rome, the
Romans used a system of numbers that we call Roman numerals In this system, I=1 V=5,
X=10, L=50, C=100, D=500,
and M=1,000
scalene triangle
The sides of a scalene triangle are all different lengths
second The second person or item comes after the first and before
(69)semicircle
A semicircle is half a circle seven There are seven days in the week
shapes
Everything has a shape
six
Insects have six legs
sphere A sphere is a
ball-shaped object
square
A square has four, equally long sides which are at right angles
to each other
star
A star is a shape that has many
points
1-1=0 5-3=2
subtraction
Subtraction is the operation of
taking one number away from another
tally marks
Tally marks are a quick way of keeping
track of numbers in groups of five One vertical line is made
for each of the first four numbers; the
fifth number is represented by a diagonal line across
the previous four
ten
People have ten fingers and ten
toes
tetrahedron
A tetrahedron is a pyramid formed by four triangles
third
The third person or item comes after the first and
second
13
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thirteen
Thirteen is the number after twelve
(12) and before fourteen (14)
30
********** ********** **********
thirty
Thiry is the number after twenty nine (29) and before thirty one (31)
1,000
thousand One thousand is a whole number that is equal to
100 times 10
three
Three is the number between and A tricycle has three wheels A triangle has three sides A Triceratops has three
horns Tri means three!
torus A torus is a doughnut-shaped
object
trapezoid
A trapezoid is a four-sided figure with exactly two parallel sides
triangle
A triangle is a geometric figure that has three sides
12 ****** ******
twelve
Twelve (12) is the number between eleven
(11) and thirteen (13)
Dozen is another word
(70)twenty
There are twenty (20) apples above
two
We have two eyes, two ears, two arms,
and two legs
1 + ≠
3
unequal Two things are unequal if they are not the same
Venn diagram
A Venn diagram is a diagram that uses overlapping circles
to show relationships among
sets of things
0
zero
Zero is a number that stands for the absence of size
or quantity
Measurement-Related Words
centigrade Centigrade is a
measure of temperature that is abbreviated C Water freezes at 0°C and boils at
100°C
centimeter A centimeter is a unit of
measurement that is equal to one-hundreth of
a meter
cup A cup is a unit of measure of volume
equal to eight ounces of water Two cups are a pint
and four cups are a quart
fahrenheit Fahrenheit is a
measure of temperature that is abbreviated F Water freezes at 32°F and boils
at 212°F
foot A foot is a unit of measurement that is equal
to twelve inches
gallon Four quarts
make one gallon
inch
An inch is a unit of measurement that is equal to one-twelfth of a foot An inch is 2.54 cm
kilogram A kilogram is a unit of weight or mass that is equal to 1,000 grams or about 2.2 pounds
measuring cup
A measuring cup lets you
measure substances by volume (cups or
liters); it is useful in baking
and cooking
meter A meter is a unit of length; 100 centimeters are in a meter A meter is a little more than feet (it
is about 39.4 inches)
ounce An ounce is a unit of weight
One cup of water weighs
pint A pint is a unit of measure of volume equal
to two cups Two pints make a quart
protractor
A protractor is a device that measures angles
quart Four quarts
make one
ruler
A ruler is a straight piece of material that is used for
(71)scale A scale is a machine for weighing things
tape measure
A tape measure is used to measure length
thermometer A thermometer is
used for telling what the temperature is
weather balloon A weather balloon is a giant balloon that is sent high
in the sky to measure weather information, like
temperature, wind speed, and
air pressure
windsock A windsock is a device that shows which way the
wind is blowing and the wind's speed
yard A yard is equal
to three feet or 36 inches
yardstick A yardstick is three-foot -long stick; it is used for
measuring things
Money-Related Words
bill
A bill is paper
money cent
Cent is another word for penny
change
Your change is the money you get back
after paying for something
change purse
Coins are carried in a change
purse
check
A check is a piece of paper that is an order for a bank to
pay money from a bank account
checkbook
Checks are kept in a
checkbook coin
A coin is a piece of metal money
credit card
A credit card is a card that lets you buy things on credit
you pay for the items later
dime
A dime is a US coin worth ten
cents
dollar
(72)earn
You can earn money by working
money
Money is used to buy things
nickel
A nickel is a U.S coin worth five
cents A penny is a coin penny worth one cent
piggy bank
Children put money in piggy banks
purse
A purse is a small bag in which some
girls and women carry their money
and other things
quarter
A quarter is a coin that is worth 25 cents Four
quarters make one dollar
wallet
People carry money in a wallet
whistle
A whistle makes a loud, shrill sound
People and Occupations
actor
An actor is someone who performs a role in a play or
a movie
archer An archer shoots an
arrow with a bow
army An army is a unified group of
people who are trained to fight
on land
artist
An artist creates works
of art
athlete
Someone who is good at a sport is an athlete
baby
A baby is a very young person
baker
A baker bakes food in the oven, like breads,
cakes, and cookies
ballerina
A ballerina is a woman who
does ballet dancing
boy
A boy is a young man
brother Brothers are boys or
(73)bully
A bully is person who is mean to others
champion
A champion is the winner of a game or
other competition
child A child is a
young person Children are children young people
dad
Dad is another word for father
daughter
A daughter is a female offspring
diver
Divers swim under the water
doctor
A doctor can help you when
you're sick or hurt
emperor An emperor is
an unelected ruler of a
country
explorer
An explorer explores unknown places and discovers new things For example, Magellan
was an explorer who led the first expedition
that sailed around the Earth
family
A family is a group of related people
father
A father is a man who has a child
firefighter A firefighter is a person who puts
out fires and saves people's
lives
friends
Friends are people who like and respect each
other
girl
A girl is a young woman
grandfather
The father of your father or mother is your grandfather
grandmother
The mother of your father or mother is your grandmother
grandparents
Grandparents are grandmothers
and grandfathers
heir An heir is a person who has inherited or will inherit
something of value
heiress An heiress is a girl or
woman who has inherited or will inherit
(74)hero
A hero is someone who is admired for great courage,
noble character, and performing good deeds,
like a firefighter
human being
A human being is a person
husband A husband is a
married man
I
I is a word that refers to
the person who is speaking or
writing
imp An imp is a mischievous child
infant
An infant is a baby inventor
An inventor designs and creates new,
useful things
janitor A janitor is someone who looks after and
cleans a building
kid A kid is a
young person Kin are your relatives kin
king
A king is a hereditary ruler of a country
lady
A lady is a woman
librarian Librarians take care of libraries and help people
find books
magician A magician
performs magic tricks
man
Boys grow up to be men
me
Me is a word that refers to the person who is speaking
or writing
mom
Mom is another word for mother
mother
A mother is a woman who has
a child
mummy A mummy is a
preserved dead body
nurse
A nurse takes care of you when you are sick
or hurt
paleontologist
A paleontologist is a scientist who studies
people People are human
beings
person
A person is a human being
pioneer
A pioneer is a person who is the first to something, like
pitcher A pitcher is someone
(75)police
The police enforce laws and keep order
president
A president is the elected leader of a
country or organization
prince A prince is the son of a king or
queen
princess
A princess is the daughter of a king or
queen
pupil
A pupil is a student, a person who is learning
quadruplets Quadruplets are four siblings (brothers and/or sisters) who are born at the
same time from the same mother
queen
A queen is a hereditary ruler of a
country
quintuplets Quintuplets are
five siblings (brothers and/or sisters) who are born at the same
time from the same mother
samurai
Samurai were Japanese warriors
scuba diver Scuba divers swim under the water and carry their own air in a
tank on their back
sister
Sisters are girls or women who have the same parents
soldier A soldier is a person
who fights for a country
son
A son is a male offspring
student A student is a person who is
learning
teacher A teacher is someone
who helps you learn
team
A team is a group of people that work together towards
a goal
toddler
Toddlers are young children
triplets Triplets are three siblings (brothers and/or sisters) who are born at the same
time
twins Twins are two
siblings (brothers and/or sisters)
who are born at the same
time
us
Us is a word that means yourself and
(76)veteran
A veteran is a person who has had experience in an occupation For example, ex-soldiers are often called
veterans - especially those who have served in a war
we
We is a word that means yourself and
others
wife A wife is a married woman
woman
Girls grow up to be women
you
You is a word that refers to another person or persons
youngster A youngster is a young
person
Pets
Abyssinian Cat
An ancient, short-haired domesticated
breed of cat
Airedale terrier
The Airedale terrier is a dog that was originally bred in
England
Alaskan malamute
The Alaskan malamute is a powerful sled dog
from Alaska
angelfish
Angelfish are brightly-colored fish
that live in warm water
aquarium
You can look at fish in an aquarium
basset hound
The Basset Hound is a lively and devoted dog that has short
legs and long, droopy ears It was
originally bred to hunt rabbits and
hares
beagle
The beagle is a friendly, playful dog
It was originally bred as a rabbit
hunter
black bear hamster
The black bear hamster is a docile,
black, short-haired hamster
bloodhound
The bloodhound is the heaviest hound
dog and is an incredible scent
tracker
Boston terrier
The Boston Terrier is an intelligent, lively,
(77)bulldog
The bulldog is a muscular, wrinkled,
powerful dog that was originally bred
in Britain
bunny
A bunny is a young rabbit
Burmese Cat
A short-haired domesticated breed of cat with
golden eyes
cage
Some people keep birds in cages
canary
Canaries sing very well
cat
Cats are mammals and are great pets Cats were revered by
the ancient Egyptians
Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a small, alert dog from
Mexico
clown fish
The clown fish is a colorful fish that
lives with sea anemones
cockatoo
Cockatoos are birds that have a large, feathery crest and a hooked bill They are
from Australia and Indonesia
cocker spaniel
The cocker spaniel is a friendly, obedient
dog that was originally bred to
hunt birds
collie
The collie is a friendly, intelligent,
and obedient dog
dachshund
The Dachshund is an active dog with a long body and short
legs
Dalmatian
The Dalmatian is a white dog that has
dark spots
Doberman
The Doberman is a loyal, intelligent dog
dog
Dogs wag their tails when they're happy
emperor angelfish
The emperor angelfish is a brightly-colored, flattened fish that lives in shallow
warm waters
fish
Fish live in the water and breathe with
gills
fish bowl
Fish swim around and around a fish
bowl
foal
A foal is a young horse
frog
Frogs are amphibians They begin as eggs, hatch
into tadpoles (who breathe with gills), and grow up to be frogs (who breathe with lungs and lose
(78)gerbil
Gerbils are small rodents that some people keep as pets
golden retriever
A friendly, intelligent, energetic,
and very popular dog
goldfish
A goldfish is a type of carp that makes
a nice pet
Great Dane
The Great Dane is a large, short-haired
dog that was originally bred to
hunt large game
great horned owl
The great horned owl is a large bird of prey
from North and South America
great white shark
The Great White shark is a large, meat-eating fish
greyhound
The greyhound is the fastest breed of dog
for short distance runs
grizzly bear
The grizzly bear is a large bear with a muscular hump on
its shoulders
groundhog
The groundhog is a rodent that is also
called the woodchuck
guinea pig
The guinea pig is a small, tailless rodent
that is sometimes kept as a pet
hamster
A hamster is a small rodent that some people keep as pets
horse
Horses are very fast runners
hound
Hounds are dogs that were originally
bred to hunt animals
husky
The husky is a hard-working, fast-running sled dog that
was originally from Siberia
iguana
Iguanas are plant-eating lizards that often live in trees
Irish setter
The Irish setter is a friendly, energetic, and high-spirited
dog that was originally bred in
Ireland
Jack Russell terrier
The Jack Russell terrier is a feisty dog
that was originally bred to drive small animals from their
burrows
kitten
A kitten is a young cat
Labrador retriever
The Labrador retriever is an intelligent and
even-tempered dog It is the most popular dog
breed in the USA
Lhasa apso
The Lhasa apso is a small, long-haired
dog that was originally bred in
(79)lizard
Lizards are a type of reptile
macaw
Macaws are parrots from rainforests in
the Americas
mastiff
The mastiff is a huge, intelligent, and powerful dog that is often used as
a guard dog
old English sheepdog
The old English sheepdog is an affectionate, long-haired dog that was
originally bred in Great Britain
Pekingese
The Pekingese is a small, long-haired dog with a flattened face It was originally
bred in China as a royal companion dog
Persian Cat
The Persian is a long-haired domesticated cat
with a flattened face and rounded
eyes
pets
Pets are animals that live with us
pig
Pigs are hoofed mammals that oink!
piglet
A piglet is a young pig
Pomeranian
The Pomeranian is a small, friendly, intelligent companion
dog
poodle
The poodle is a lively, intelligent dog that was originally bred to retrieve
game from the water
pug
The Pug is a loyal, affectionate dog that has a
squarely-built body and a flat, wrinkled face It was originally bred in China
puppy
A puppy is a young dog
rabbit
A rabbit is a small, cute mammal with big ears
Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a powerful, muscular, determined dog that was originally bred in Germany
to guard and herd cattle
Scottish terrier
The Scottish terrier (also known as the Scotty) is a small dog that was originally bred to
hunt foxes and badgers
sheepdog, old English
The old English sheepdog is an affectionate, long-haired dog
that was originally bred in Great Britain
snake
A snake is a reptile with a long, narrow body and no
legs It has skin with scales St Bernard
A large, muscular, heroic dog
originally from Switzerland A tarantula is a large, hairy tarantula
(80)terrier
Terriers are dogs that were originally
bred to drive small animals from their
burrows
turtle
Turtles are slow animals that have a
very hard shell
veterinarian A veterinarian is a
doctor who helps animals
Yorkshire terrier
The Yorkshire terrier is a small, intelligent,
long-haired dog
zebrafish Zebrafish are striped
tropical fish
Plant-Related Words
acorn The acorn is the nut
of an oak tree
almond
An almond is a type of nut
apple
An apple is a juicy fruit that grows on an apple tree
Appleseed, Johnny
Johnny Appleseed was a legendary man who planted
apple trees through the USA His real name was
John Chapman, but he was called Johnny Appleseed
because of his love for growing
apple trees
apple tree
An apple tree is a fruit tree
Arbor Day
Arbor Day is a holiday that encourages tree planting and tree care In the USA, Arbor Day is usually celebrated on the last Friday in April
artichoke
The artichoke is a spiny, green vegetable
avocado
The avocado is an oily, green fruit; it is sometimes
called the alligator pear Avocados grow on trees in
warm areas
bamboo Bamboo is a very useful plant
from Asia Pandas eat bamboo
banana
Bananas are a sweet, yellow
(81)bark Bark is the hard, outer covering of the trunk, branches,
and roots of trees
blackberry Blackberries are dark-colored, edible berries
that grow on prickly vines
bluebell
Bluebells are bell-shaped
flowers A bouquet is a bouquet bunch of
flowers
branch A branch is a
tree or other plant that grows
from the trunk or stem
broccoli Broccoli is a green
vegetable
bulb
A plant bulb wil sprout into a new plant Onions are bulbs
cactus
A cactus is a prickly plant that lives in dry places
California poppy The California poppy is a small,
cup-shaped flower that lives
in dry areas
carnation A carnation is a flower; it can be white, pink, or
red
carrot A carrot is an orange vegetable
that grows underground
cauliflower Cauliflower is a white vegetable; it is related
to broccoli
celery
Celery is a crisp, green vegetable
cherries
Cherries are a sweet, tangy, red
fruit
compost Compost is decayed organic
matter that enriches soil
corn
Corn is a yellow vegetable you can eat
on its cob Corn was grown by Native
Americans for thousands of years before the Europeans
settled in North America
cucumber Cucumber is a cool, crisp vegetable that is
good in salad The daffodil is a yellow daffodil flower that blooms early in
the spring
daisy
The daisy is a pretty flower
dandelion Dandelions are
weeds with pretty yellow flowers that turn
(82)deciduous A deciduous plant
loses its leaves in the winter Apple trees are deciduous
eggplant An eggplant is a purple
vegetable elm
The elm is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree
evergreen
An evergreen plant doesn't lose
its leaves in the winter
fern A fern is a lacy,
primitive plant
fir tree A fir is an evergreen tree; it
doesn't lose its leaves in the winter
flower
A flower makes seeds Flowers are a plant's reproductive organs Hummingbirds, bees,
butterflies, and other animals drink the sweet
nectar that is made by flowers
forest
A forest is a large group of trees and underbrush where
many animals live
forget-me-nots Forget-me-nots
are plants that have beautiful blue flowers
fruit
Fruit is the part of some plants that contains the
seeds Apples, strawberries, oranges, and bananas are
fruit
garden
Plants grow in a garden
grapefruit Grapefruits are a type
of citrus fruit that sometime squirt you
when you eat them
grapes
Grapes are delicious fruit that grow on vines
grass
Grass is a common flowering plant that is found all over the world
green bean
A green bean is a long, thin, green vegetable It is pod
that contains bean seeds It is also called
a string bean
greenhouse
A greenhouse is a building, usually made
out of glass, in which people grow plants
hoe
A hoe is a garden tool
holly
Holly is a tree with pointy leaves and red berries
iris
Irises are beautiful flowers with long, thin, flat leaves
ivy
(83)jumping bean
A jumping bean is a seed pod in which a
caterpillar lives When the caterpillar moves, the seed pod
moves The caterpillar will turn
into a moth eventually
jungle
A jungle is a wild tropical growth of trees, plants, and
animals
kapok tree
The kapok tree is a large, deciduous tree that is native to tropical America, Africa, and the East Indies This fast-growing tree is generally from 45 to 60 feet (14-18 m) tall; it is the tallest tree in
Africa The light-weight silky down from the seed pods is used
as pillow stuffing, sleeping bag stuffing, and for other uses
kelp Kelp is brown
seaweed that grows in cold
water
kiwi The kiwi is a tangy fruit that grows in warm
areas
lawn
A lawn is a place outside where grass
grows
lawn mower
You can cut the grass with a lawn mower
leaf
Plants use leaves to collect energy from sunlight
lemon
A lemon is a sour, yellow
fruit
lettuce Lettuce is a leafy vegetable
that is good in salads
lily
A lily is a funnel-shaped flower
lime
A lime is a sour, green citrus fruit
log
A log is a short piece of a tree trunk
maple tree Maple syrup comes from maple trees
meadow
A meadow is a low, flat grassland
melon Melons are fruits
that have a rind
mushroom
Mushrooms are fast-growing fungi They
grow in dark, damp places
nasturtium
Nasturtiums are plants with bright, pretty flowers and
round leaves
nectarine A nectarine is a sweet, juicy fruit
with smooth skin; it is related
to the peach
nut A nut is a dry
seed or fruit with a hard
(84)olive
An olive is an oily fruit that grows on
an evergreen tree Onions are sharp onion tasting vegetables
orange
Oranges are sweet, juicy fruit
orchid Orchids are colorful flowers that live in warm
areas
palm tree Palm trees are a primitive type of
tree
peach Peaches are sweet, juicy fruit
with fuzzy skin
peanut
Peanuts grow undergound; they are
a type of legume
pear
The pear is a sweet fruit with a thin
skin
pea pod Peas grow in pea
pods
peas
Peas are small, round vegetables
pepper
A pepper is a sharp-tasting, hollow vegetable
Peppers can be red, green, yellow, and
orange
pine cone
A pine cone contains many seeds from a
pine tree
pine tree A pine is an evergreen tree; it
doesn't lose its needle-like leaves in
the winter
plant
Plants are living things that get their food and energy from
sunlight, soil and air
plant pot
A plant pot is a container in which a
plant is grown
plum
A plum is a sweet, juicy,
purple fruit
pod Peas grow in pea
pods
poppy A poppy is a delicate
flower
potato
Potatoes are starchy vegetables that grow
undergound
prune A prune is a dried
plum
pumpkin
The pumpkin is a large, orange vegetable that grows on a vine
radish A radish is a sharp-tasting vegetable that
grows underground
rain forest
A rain forest is a wet tropical environment teeming with plants
and animals
raspberry Raspberries are a type of edible berry
that grows on a prickly vine
redwood The redwood is the tallest tree, growing up
(85)rice
Rice is a food It is a grain that grows in warm, wet soil Rice is an important food in much of Asia
roots
The roots are the parts of a plant that gets water and
other nutrients from the soil Roots also store
energy and provide support for the plant Most
roots grow underground
rose
The rose is a beautiful flower with a sweet scent
seed
Seeds grow into plants
shamrock
Shamrocks are small green plants with three-part leaves
shovel
Shovels are used to dig
shrub
A shrub is a low-lying plant or bush that has a woody
stem
soil
Plants grow in soil
stem
The stem is the part of a plant that provides support
for the plant
squash
Squash grows in warm weather
stick
A stick is a small piece of wood
strawberry
The strawberry is a sweet, red fruit
string bean
A string bean is a long, thin, green vegetable It is
pod that contains bean seeds It is also called a
green bean
stump
A stump is the part of a tree that is left in the ground after it has been cut or has
fallen down
tomato
Tomatoes are soft and tangy; they grow on vines
tree
A tree is a plant with a trunk, leaves, and roots
tree rings By counting the number of tree rings in a tree's trunk, you can tell how old the
tree was
trunk A trunk is the major
support of a tree
tulip
The tulip is a cup-shaped flower
twig
(86)vegetable
Vegetables are very good for
you
vegetation The plant life of an area is its vegetation
Venus flytrap
The Venus flytrap is a plant that catches
and digests bugs
vine
A vine is a plant that doesn't have its own support It grows on
other objects or creeps along the
ground
violets
Violets are deep purple flowers
walnut A walnut is an edible nut from the walnut tree
watering can
You can water plants with a watering can
watermelon
Watermelon is a large, delicious, red
fruit with a thick green rind
wheat Wheat is a grain Flour is made from
ground-up wheat
wheelbarrow A wheelbarrow is a small cart with one
wheel and two handles
wood
Wood is a useful material obtained from tree trunks Wood is used to make furniture, build houses, and
make paper
yam Yams are sweet vegetables that grow
underground A yard is a small yard outside area
yucca
Yucca is a plant with stiff leaves; it lives in
dry areas
zinnia Zinnias are pretty
flowers
(87)Prepositions
A preposition is a word that shows the spatial (space), temporal (time), or logical relationship of its object to the rest of the sentence The words above, near, at, by, after, with and from are propositions
above Above means over or higher The cloud
is above the mountain
around When something
is around something, it is near or close to it
behind
When you are behind something, you are to the
back of it
between When something is
between, it is located in a position separating
two other items
inside
The bird is in the cage
in front of
The girl on the right is in front of the
bricks
inside
The bird is inside the cage
on
The vase is on the table
out
He is going out the door
outside When you are outside, you are not in a building or other
structure
over
The cloud is over the mountain
under
The cat is under the table
underground
Many animals live underground
with With means.in the
company of or having The children above are
with each other
Shapes
circle
A circle is round
cone
A cone is a shape that has a point at one end
and a circular opening at the other
end
crescent A crescent is the shape of the moon around the time of
the new moon
cube
A cube is a solid geometric figure with six square
faces
curve A curve is a wavy
(88)cylinder A cylinder is a figure
with a long round body
diamond
A diamond is a four-sided figure whose sides are all the same
length People play baseball on a diamond-shaped
field
dodecahedron
A dodecahedron is a twelve-sided regular
geometric solid composed of
pentagons
ellipse An ellipse is a flattened circle
equilateral triangle
The sides of an equilateral triangle
are all the same length
fractal Fractals are patterns within patterns within
patterns
heart
The heart is a shape that often symbolizes
love
heptagon A heptagon is a seven-sided figure
hexaflexagon
A hexaflexagon is a folded geometric figure that can be "flexed" to expose
its many sides
hexagon
A hexagon is a six-sided figure Bee
hives have hexagonal cells
icosahedron
An icosahedron is a twenty-sided regular
geometric solid
isosceles triangle
An isosceles triangle has two sides that are the same length and
two angles that are the same
kite
A kite is a four-sided figure in which the two pairs of adjacent
sides have the same length
line segment A line segment is a
portion of a line
Möbius strip A Möbius strip is a piece of paper with
only one side!
octagon
An octagon is an eight-sided figure
Stop signs are octagons
octahedron
An octahedron is an eight-sided regular
geometric solid
orb
A ball-shaped object is an orb
oval
An oval is an egg-shaped figure
parallelogram
(89)pentagon
A pentagon is a five-sided figure
point A point is a very
small dot Polka dots are polka dots patterns of dots
polygon
A polygon is a many-sided figure with straight edges
polyhedron
Polyhedra are solids made from
polygons
pyramid
The pyramids in Egypt are huge buildings that have a
square base and triangular sides
quadrilateral
A quadrilateral is a four-sided figure The
square, rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid,
kite, and parallelogram are
quadrilaterals
rectangle
A rectangle is a four-sided figure whose
sides are at right angles to each other
rhombus
A rhombus is a parallelogram with equal-length sides
right triangle
A right triangle has one angle that is a
right angle (extending 90
degrees)
round
Round things are curved A circle is
round
scalene triangle
The sides of a scalene triangle are all different lengths
semicircle A semicircle is half a
circle
shapes
Everything has a shape
sphere A sphere is a
ball-shaped object
spiral
A spiral is a curve that winds in on itself Snail shells have a spiral pattern
square
A square has four, equally long sides which are at right angles to each other
star
A star is a shape that has many points
tetrahedron
A tetrahedron is a pyramid formed by
four triangles
torus A torus is a doughnut-shaped
object
trapezoid
A trapezoid is a four-sided figure with two
parallel sides
triangle A triangle has three
sides
(90)Sports
archery In archery, you
shoot an arrow (using a bow),
aiming at a target
ball
A ball is round and fun to bounce, throw, kick, or
catch
baseball
Baseball is team game that is played with a ball
and a bat
baseball bat
You hit a baseball with a baseball bat
basketball Basketball is a sport in
which you get points for throwing a ball into
a basket
dart
A dart is a small, pointed
object that is thrown at a target in a game
dartboard
A dartboard is the target used when
playing darts
exercise
Exercise is very good for you
football Football is played with an odd-shaped
ball in the USA
game
People enjoy playing games
go
When you go, you are moving
golf
Golf is a sport in which a ball is hit into a series
of holes using golf clubs
golf ball
A golf ball is a small ball used in golf - the ball sits
on a tee in the grass golf club Golf clubs are used
to hit a golf ball
helmet
A helmet protects your head
ice skate
When you wear ice skates, you can glide
across ice
judo
Judo is one of the martial arts
jump
When you jump, you go up and down
jump rope
There are a lot of different ways to jump rope
karate
Karate is one of the martial arts
martial arts
The martial arts include Aikido, Judo,
Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and other sports
medal
A medal is an award that you can wear
mitt
A baseball mitt is a glove used to catch balls
move
When you move, you are not still
Olympics
The Olympic Games began over 2700 years ago in ancient
(91)play
When you play, you are having
fun
racket
A racket is used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in sports like tennis
and badminton
ride
When you take a ride, you travel on something
else, like a bicycle, a horse, or other means of
transportation
run
Running is faster than walking
roller skate When you wear roller
skates, you can roll along the ground
ski When you ski, you glide over snow or water
soccer ball A soccer ball is
made up of pentagons and
hexagons
sports
Playing sports is fun and good exercise
stadium A stadium is a large building in which sports events
are held
swim
When you swim, you move around in the
water
team A team is a group of people
that work together towards a goal
tee
A tee holds a ball in postion so you
can hit it
tennis
Tennis is a sport in which a ball is hit over a
net with a racket
tennis racket
A racket is used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in sports like tennis
and badminton
throw When you throw something, you use your arm to send it
through the air
Storytime Words
act When you act, you something or perform a role
actor
An actor is someone who performs a role in a play or
a movie
angel
An angel embodies goodness
costume
People wear costumes to pretend they are
someone or something else
castle
A castle is a huge, fancy building where a king or
(92)crown A crown is a fancy hat worn by kings and queens
dragon
A dragon is a big, scary, fire-breathing,
make-believe beast emperor
An emperor is an unelected ruler of
a country
Once upon a
time
folk tales
Folk tales are stories that are passed on from generation to
generation
ghost
Ghosts are make-believe Boo!
king
A king is a hereditary ruler of
a country
leprechaun
A leprechaun is a make-believe tiny person from Ireland who searches for the pot of gold at the end
of the rainbow
mermaid A mermaid is a
make-believe creature who is half woman, half
fish
monster
Monsters are scary and
make-believe
mummy
A mummy is a preserved dead body
ogre Ogres are ugly, scary and
make-believe
palace
A palace is a huge house where a king or queen
lives
pirate
Pirates robbed ships on the high
seas
prince A prince is the son of a king or
queen
princess
A princess is the daughter of a king or
queen
queen
A queen is a hereditary ruler of
a country
Once upon a time
story
A story tells you about an event It can be real or
make-believe
sword A long time ago,
soldiers fought with swords
Once upon a
time
tale
A tale is a story
treasure chest
A treasure chest is a lidded, locked box filled
(93)unicorn
A unicorn is a mythical, one-horned animal
wand
A wand is a thin rod that you can carry
witch
A witch is a make-believe woman who has magical powers
Time-Related Words
April
April is the fourth month of the year
August
August is the eighth month of the year
autumn
Autumn is the season between summer and
winter Another name
for autumn is fall
birthday
You have a birthday every year
calendar
A calendar lets you know what day it is
century
A century is 100 years
clock
If you want to know what time it is, look
at a clock
cuckoo clock
A cuckoo clock has a mechanical bird that sings
every hour
day
The sun is up during the day
December
December is the twelfth month of the
year
evening Evening is the late part of the day and the early
part of the night
fall
Fall is the season between summer and winter Another name
for fall is autumn
February
February is the second month of the
year
grandfather clock A grandfather clock
is a large, free-standing pendulum
clock
hour
(94)hourglass An hourglass measures
time as sand falls
through a thin opening hour hand An hour hand on a clock tells you what
hour it is
January
January is the first month of
the year
July
July is the seventh month of the year
June
June is the sixth month of the year
Jurassic period
Dinosaurs flourished during the Jurassic period, 208-146 million
years ago Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus were two dinosaurs that lived
during the Jurassic
late
The sun sets late in the day
March
March is the third month of
the year
May
May is the fifth month of the year
Mesozoic Era
The Mesozoic Era was the time when dinosaurs lived and
mammals evolved The Mesozoic lasted from 250 million to 65
million years ago It began and ended with
mass extinctions
midnight Midnight is 12:00 at
night
minute hand
A minute hand on a clock tells you how many minutes past
the hour it is
month
There are 12 months in a year: January,
February, March, April,
May, June, July, August,
September, October, November, and
December
morning The sun rises in the
morning
night
At night, when the sun goes down, you can see stars in the sky
noon
Noon is midday, 12:00, when the sun is closest
to overhead
November
November is the eleventh month of the
year
October
October is the tenth month of
the year
seasons
There are four seasons in the year: winter, spring,
summer, and fall (also called autumn)
second
(95)second hand
The second hand on a clock tells you how many seconds have
gone by
September
September is the ninth month of the
year
spring
Spring is the season after winter and
before summer
summer
Summer is the season between
spring and fall (autumn)
sunrise Sunrise is the time when the sun rises
sunset
Sunset is the time when the sun sets below the
horizon
time
Time is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks,
months, and years
timeline
A timeline is a graphic display that shows a series
of events that happen in a time period
time zone
The Earth is divided into 24 time zones so
that everyone in the world can be on
roughly similar schedules (like having noon when the sun is highest in
the sky)
today
Today is the day it is right now
Triassic period
Dinosaurs and mammals first appeared during the Triassic period, which lasted from 248 million
to 208 million years ago
watch A watch is a small clock you can take with you to tell time
week
There are days in a week: Sunday,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday There are 52
weeks in a year
winter
Winter is the season between fall and
spring In the Northern Hemisphere, winters
are cold; in the Southern Hemisphere, they are
warm
year
A year consists of 12 months, 52 weeks, or
(96)Tools
awl
An awl is a tool used to make small holes
in things
ax
An ax is useful for chopping wood
chisel
A chisel is a tool used to carve wood, marble, or
other materials
drill A drill makes holes in things
file
A file is used to smooth things
funnel A funnel is a device
that lets you pour things from one container to another
hammer
A hammer is good for pounding nails into
wood
hatchet A hatchet is an ax
with a short handle
level
A level is a tool that checks if
both sides of something are at the same height
nail
A nail is a long, thin piece of metal that you can hammer into wood
nut
A nut is a piece of metal that fastens onto a bolt or screw
pliers
Pliers are tools that hold things
rake
A rake is a garden tool that helps gather grass and
leaves
saw
A saw is a tool that cuts things
scissors
Scissors are used for cutting things, like
paper
screw
A screw is a threaded metal fastener that has a slotted head
screwdriver
A screwdriver is a tool that is used to put in
and remove screws
shovel
Shovels are used to dig
stapler A stapler is a
device that attaches papers to each other using a
small piece of metal
tape measure
A tape measure is used to measure things
tongs
Tongs are a type of simple tool used to pick up things
tools
Tools help us work and make things
tool box
Tools are stored or carried in a tool
box
washer
A washer is a round, flat object with a hole in it, made of metal or rubber It is placed next
to a nut to help fasten it
wedge
A wedge is a tapering block (often made of wood) that is used for holding things in place,
splitting things or tightening things
wrench
(97)Toys and Games
archery In archery, you shoot an arrow (using a bow), aiming at a target
backgammon
Backgammon is an ancient board game played with tiles and
dice
ball
A ball is round and fun to bounce, throw, kick,
or catch
balloons Balloons are rubber sacks that are filled with air or other
gases
baseball
Baseball is team game that is played with a ball and a bat
baseball bat
You hit a baseball with a baseball bat
basketball Basketball is a sport in
which you get points for throwing a ball
into a basket
blocks You can build things
with toy blocks
brush A brush is used to
paint, clean, or groom
bubbles It is fun to blow
soap bubbles!
cards
Some people play games with cards
chalkboard You can write with chalk on a chalkboard
checkers
Checkers is a two-player game that is played on an by square game board
circus
A circus is a traveling show that has acrobats, clowns,
and animals
clay
Potters make beautiful things out of clay, like mugs, plates, and
bowls
clown
Clowns are people who dress up in funny clothes and
try to make you laugh
coloring book
You can color the pictures in a coloring
book
comic book
A comic book is a book whose story is told in
colorful pictures and some words
computer
You are using a computer right now
connect-the-dots
When you a connect-the-dots puzzle, you make
a picture
costume People wear costumes to pretend they are someone or
crafts
Crafts are fun, artistic activities
crayons
Crayons are colorful wax sticks that are used for
drawing
crossword puzzle A crossword puzzle has
interlocking words that you guess from clues
dance When you move
your body rhythmically, you
(98)dart
A dart is a small, pointed object that
is thrown at a target in a game
dartboard
A dartboard is the target used when
playing darts
dice
Dice are cubes with numbers on each side that are used in games A single one is called a
die
disc A compact disc contains a lot of encoded information,
like computer games or music
doll
Dolls are toys that look like tiny
people
dollhouse A dollhouse is a
tiny house for dolls
dominoes
Dominoes is a game played with tiles that have numbers on
them
doodle A doodle is a quick drawing done with little
thought
drawing
A drawing is a picture of something
easel
Some artists draw at an easel
exercise Exercise is very
good for you
fireworks
Fireworks are beautiful explosions in the sky that
people send up for a celebration
fishing rod People use fishing
rods to catch fish
football Football is played with an odd-shaped
ball in the USA
game
People enjoy playing games
golf
Golf is a sport in which a ball is hit into a series of holes
using golf clubs
golf ball
A golf ball is a small ball used in golf - the ball sits
on a tee in the grass golf club Golf clubs are used
to hit a golf ball
ice skate When you wear ice
skates, you can glide across ice
illusion An illusion is something that tricks your eyes
Internet
The Internet is a group of connected computers
You are surfing the Internet right now!
jack-in-the-box A jack-in-the-box is a toy that
can surprise you!
jack-o'-lantern A jack-o'-lantern looks
scary when it's lit up!
jacks
Jacks is a traditional children's game
(99)jog Jogging is good
exercise
jokes
Do you know any good jokes?
joystick A joystick is used
to play some computer games
judo Judo is one of the
martial arts
juggle It takes good coordination to
juggle
jump rope There are a lot of different ways to
jump rope
kaleidoscope A kaleidoscope is a
device that makes beautiful, colorful
patterns
karate Karate is one of the
martial arts
kite
You can fly a kite on windy days
knitting
Sweaters and socks are made by
knitting
magazine A magazine is
published periodically
magnet
A magnet attracts things made of iron
martial arts The martial arts include Aikido, Judo, Karate, Tae
Kwon Do, and other sports
mask
A mask covers your face
maze
Getting through the passages of a
maze is tricky
mitt
A baseball mitt is a glove used to catch
balls
nursery rhyme
Nursery rhymes are simple rhymes that most
children enjoy
oil painting An oil painting is a picture made using
oil paints
Olympics
The Olympic Games began over
2700 years ago in ancient Greece
origami
Origami is the art of folding paper
into beautiful shapes
paintbrush A paintbrush is used
to paint things
painting
A painting is a picture made using paints
palette
A palette holds an artist's paints
MOM 2002
palindrome
A palindrome is a word, phrase or number that reads the
same forwards or backwards Some palindromes are: the
name Bob, the number 101, and the phrase, "Madam, I'm
Adam."
pen pal
A pen pal is a faraway friend
(100)photo
A photo, or photograph, is a picture taken with a
camera
pinwheel
A pinwheel is a toy that whirls around when you
blow on it
play
When you play, you are having fun
project
A project is a task that accomplishes something Crafts projects are fun to
make
puppet
A puppet is a doll that you put your hand in, making it
move
puzzle
Puzzles can be confusing but fun
racket
A racket is used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in sports like tennis and
badminton
radio
A radio lets you hear broadcast music and talk
shows
rhyme
Words that rhyme have endings that sound the same, like
cat and hat or kite and light
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riddle
A riddle is a question that is a puzzle or a joke
robot
A robot is a mechanical worker
rocket
A rocket is a machine that propels itself into space
rocking horse Children can rock on a rocking horse
roller skate When you wear roller skates, you can roll along the
ground
seesaw Seesaws go up
and down
ski
When you ski, you glide over snow or
water
slide
A slide is a playground toy that you climb up on and then slide down You
can go very fast on a slide
snowman
Snowmen are figures made from
snow They melt when the weather
gets warm
soccer ball A soccer ball is
made up of pentagons and
hexagons
sports Playing sports is
fun and good exercise
stadium
A stadium is a large building in which sports
events are held
sword
A long time ago, soldiers fought
with swords tangram A tangram is a traditional
Chinese puzzle that can
team
A team is a group of people that work together towards a
teddy bear Teddy bears are
(101)tee
A tee holds a ball in postion so you can
hit it
telescope
A telescope is a optical device that makes faraway objects appear
closer and larger, allowing us to see distant
objects in space
television
A television is a machine that receives pictures and sounds People
watch and listen to shows on television
tennis
Tennis is a sport in which a ball is hit
over a net with a racket
tennis racket
A racket is used to hit a ball or shuttlecock in sports like tennis
and badminton
tent
A tent is a temporary shelter
made of fabric
tepee
A tepee is a house made by some Native
Americans
tic-tac-toe
Tic-tac-toe is a game for two
players The winner has to get
three marks in a row
tongue twister
Tongue twisters are hard to say!
toys
We play with toys
train
A train has an engine that pulls railroad cars along a
track
treasure chest
A treasure chest is a lidded, locked box filled
with valuables
vacation
A vacation is a time of rest or a change of everyday
activities
wagon
You can pull things in a wagon
yo-yo A yo-yo is a round
toy that goes up and down on a
string
Vehicle and Transportation Words
airplane
Airplanes fly in the sky
ambulance
An ambulance takes sick people to the hospital
anchor
An anchor is a heavy metal device that holds
a ship in place
automobile
An automobile is a car
bicycle
A bicycle has two wheels, a handle bar, and
(102)blimp A blimp is is a balloon-like airship
that floats in the sky
boat
Boats float in the water
bulldozer A bulldozer is a large
tractor that moves earth
bus
A bus is a large vehicle that can take
many passengers to places
cab Cab is another
word for taxi
camper
You can travel and sleep in a camper
canoe
A canoe is a small boat
car
You can travel in a car
caravel
The caravel is a large sailing ship that was first made in Portugal
in the late 1400's Many world explorers used
caravels
cart A cart is a wheeled vehicle that is pulled or
pushed by an animal or a
person
Conestoga wagon
US pioneers used Conestoga wagons
pulled by oxen or horses to move their belongings westward They are also called covered wagons or
prairie schooners
covered wagon
US pioneers used covered wagons pulled by oxen or
horses to move their belongings westward
They are also called conestoga wagons or
prairie schooners
dump truck
A dump truck is a truck that can carry and then
dump its load (like gravel or soil) A dump
truck toy is a great in a sandbox
engine The engine of a train pulls the railroad cars
along the track
engine
The engines of an airplane
propel it through the air
Englines also power other vehicles, like
cars
fire truck
Fire fighters on a fire truck help put
out fires
funnel
The funnel is the smokestack of a ship or a
train
fuselage
The fuselage is the main body of an
airplane
garbage truck
A garbage truck picks up garbage and
hauls it to the dump
helicopter A helicopter is
(103)hot-air balloon Hot-air balloons float through the
air
hull
The hull is the main body or frame of a ship
jet
A jet is a very fast, powerful airplane
jet engine
A jet engine is a powerful motor that
propels a jet plane
junk A junk is a
traditional Chinese sailing
ship made of wood
kayak A kayak is a small
boat with an opening in the center for a person
keel
The keel is the bottom of a ship
landing gear
The landing gear of an airplane is the set of
wheels used during landing and takeoff
license plate
Every car has a license plate that tells
you where it's from
lifeboat
A lifeboat is a small boat that
is kept on a larger ship; it is
used in emergencies
limousine A limousine is a very long, fancy
car
Mayflower
The Mayflower was the name of the ship in which the 102 Pilgrims sailed from
England to what is now Massachusetts, on the northeastern coast of the USA The Pilgrims landed
on December 11, 1620
minivan
A minivan is a small van
motorcycle
A motorcycle has two wheels and can
go fassssttttttt!
oar An oar is used
to row a boat
paddle
A paddle is an oar for rowing a small
boat
plane
Planes are machines that fly in the sky People ride
in them porthole
A porthole is a window in a ship
propeller
A propeller is a device with blades that is turned by an engine; it makes boats (and some airplanes) move
prow
The prow is front part of a
(104)railroad tracks Trains run along
railroad tracks ride
When you take a ride, you travel on something
else, like a bicycle, a horse, or other means of
transportation
rocket
A rocket is a machine that propels itself into
space
sail
A sail is a large piece of strong fabric that catches the wind and
propels a boat or sailboard through the
water
sailboat
A sailboat is a boat that has
sails and is powered by the
wind
school bus
A school bus carries children to
and from school
ship
A ship is a very large boat
steamshovel
A steamshovel is a machine that digs large
holes and can move dirt
submarine
A submarine is a vessel that can travel underwater and carry
people
tail
The tail is the rear section of an airpane
tanker
A tanker is a truck that carries liquids,
like milk or gasoline
taxi
People pay a taxi driver to drive them places
tire
A tire is an air-filled covering for a wheel
Cars, bicycles, and many other vehicles
use tires
tow truck
A tow truck is a strong truck that can
pull cars and other trucks when they
cannot move
tracks Trains run along railroad
tracks
tractor
A tractor is a powerful vehicle
that can pull a plow or other farm
tools
traffic light
A traffic light directs traffic safely Green means go, yellow means
prepare to stop, and red means stop
train
A train has an engine that pulls railroad cars
along a track
truck
A truck is a vehicle that can carry big
loads
trunk The trunk is the
large compartment in the back part of
(105)tugboat A tugboat is a sturdy boat that guides large boats
in and out of harbors
unicycle
A unicycle is a vehicle with one wheel that is
moved by pedals
van
A van is a truck used to haul people and things
from one place to another
vehicle
A vehicle moves people and things from one place to
another
wagon
You can pull things in a
wagon
wheel
A wheel is a circular object that
rotates around its center
wheelbarrow A wheelbarrow is a small
cart with one wheel and two handles
wheelchair A wheelchair is a chair
on wheels that handicapped people can use to get around
yacht
A yacht is a very nice small ship
zeppelin A zeppelin is a
metal-framed, motorized balloon-like
airship that floats in the
sky
Verbs: Action Words
A verb is a type of word that describes an action or a state of being, like wiggle,
walk, run, jump, be, do, have, or think
act
When you act, you something or
perform a role
bake
You bake food in the oven, making breads, cakes, and
cookies
break When you break
something, it is separated into two or more pieces or is
cracked Broken things are often
unusable
chop When something is chopped, it is cut into
smaller pieces
clap
When you clap your hands together they make
a noise
crawl Babies crawl to
move around
cry
Sometimes people cry when they're
sad or upset
dance
When you move your body rhythmically, you
are dancing
drink People need to drink
water every day
earn
(106)eat We eat when we
are hungry
fall If you lose your balance, you can
slip and fall
fly
When something flies, it goes through the air without falling Many animals, like flies, butterflies and
birds, can fly People can fly in
airplanes and helicopters
give When you let someone have something, you are
giving it to them
go
When you go, you are moving
have If you have something, you are
in possession of it or it is a characteristic of
yours
hear
We hear things with our ears Our
ears give us a sense of hearing
juggle It takes good coordination to
juggle
jump
When you jump, you go up and down
kneel
When you kneel, your knees are on the floor
knit
Sweaters and socks are made by
knitting
laugh People laugh at funny things, like
jokes
learn When you learn,
you find out something new
move
When you move, you are not still
nod
When you nod your head, you move it up and down
play
When you play, you are having fun
pull
When you pull something, you make it move by
tugging at it
push
When you push something, you make it move by pressing against it
read
People read newspapers, books,
magazines, the Internet, and other
things
ride
When you take a ride, you travel on something
else, like a bicycle, a horse, or other means of
(107)run
Running is faster than walking
scream When you scream, you talk
in a very loud, emotional voice
see
We see with our eyes Our eyes give
us a sense of sight
sew
You can sew using a needle and thread Clothes are made by
sewing
shower
When you shower, you wash your body in a stream of falling water
shrug When you shrug,
you raise your shoulders in order
to show that you don't know, aren't
interested in, or have doubts about
something
sit
When you sit you rest your legs
ski
When you ski, you glide over snow or
water
sleep
We need to sleep
every night slip
If you lose your balance, you can slip
smell
We smell odors with our nose
smile
People usually smile when they're happy
speak
People speak in many different languages
splash
When a liquid splashes, parts of it scatter around Children like to splash around in a
pool
splatter
When you splatter something, parts of it are scattered around Paint can splatter when you are
doing art work
split
When something is split, it is divided into two
pieces
stand
When you stand, you
are on your feet You can sweep the floor sweep with a broom
swim
When you swim, you move around in the water
talk
People talk in many different languages
teach
When you teach someone, they learn something
think
You can think of amazing things
throw
When you throw something, you use your arm to send it through the
air
tickle
Tickling someone can make them laugh
touch
(108)twist When you twist
you pivot your body
understand When you understand something, you know it very well or you know how
it works
unzip When you unzip
something, you open a zipper
use When you use something you something with it
vote
When you vote, you are expressing your choice
for something or someone, along with other people as part of a
group decision
walk To walk is to move on foot Walking is
slower than running
wave This girl is waving to her
friends
weep
Sometimes people weep when they're
sad
wiggle
When you wiggle you twist and move all
over
work
When you work, you a task
write
When you write, you put words on
paper
yawn Sometimes people
yawn when they're tired
yell
When you yell, you shout in a very loud
voice
zip When you zip something up, you
(109)Weather-Related Words
acid rain Acid rain is polluted and is
harmful to the environment
atmosphere
The atmosphere is the gas that surrounds a planet
centigrade Centigrade is a
measure of temperature that is abbreviated C Water freezes at 0°C and boils at
100°C
cloud
Clouds are white or gray object that floats
in the air and contains tiny water drops or
ice particles
cyclone A cyclone is a storm
of rapidly spinning air that is very
dangerous
dust storm A dust storm is a very strong wind that carries dust across the land Dust storms occur
in dry areas, like deserts
evaporation
Evaporation is the process in which a liquid goes into its gaseous form, for example, when liquid water becomes
water vapor
fahrenheit Fahrenheit is a
measure of temperature that is abbreviated F Water freezes at 32°F and boils at
212°F
hail Balls of ice that fall from clouds are called hail or
hailstones
hurricane
A hurricane is a strong storm with high winds and rain
The very center of the storm, called the
eye, is calm
ice
Ice is frozen water
Ice Age
An Ice Age is a time when the Earth becomes very cold and much of it is covered with ice and glaciers There have been many Ice Ages on Earth; the
last one lasted from about
iceberg
An iceberg is a huge chunk of ice that floats in the sea Most of
an iceberg is hidden under the
water
icicle
Icicles are hanging ice that are formed from dripping water
lightning
Lightning is a flash of light in the sky
(110)meteorologist A meteorologist is
a scientist who studies the weather
precipitation Precipitation is rain, snow,
hail, or sleet
radar
Radar is a device that uses reflected radio waves to located
objects at a distance Radar
is short for "radio detection
and ranging."
rain
Rain is water that falls from clouds Rain is measured using
a rain gauge
rainbow
A rainbow appears when sunlight passes through bits of water in the air The white light is broken up into many colors
sky
The sky is blue sleet
Sleet is freezing rain
snow
Snow is flakes of frozen water
that fall from clouds when it is
very cold
snowflake
Snowflakes are made of snow -
they are crystals No two snowflakes look alike, but they
all have six sides
storm A storm is very bad
weather, like a hurricane or a
typhoon
thermometer
A thermometer is used for telling what the
temperature is
thunderstorm
A thunderstorm is a an electrical storm with lightning (flashes of bright light), which creates thunder
(very loud sounds)
tornado A tornado is rapidly
spinning air that is very dangerous
Tornados are funnel-shaped If a tornado travels over a body of water, it is called a waterspout
twister
Twister is another name for a tornado,
a rapidly spinning air that is very
dangerous
vortex
Rapidly spinning gas or liquid is called a vortex
water
Water is a liquid that we drink and use to wash Water covers over two thirds of the surface of the
Earth, and much of our body is made of water
water cycle
The Water Cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates from the Earth to
the sky and back again
waterspout
A waterspout is a tornado that travels over a body of water
weather
Weather is the state that the outdoors is in,
like how windy it is, how hot or cold it is, or if it is raining or
snowing
weather balloon
A weather balloon is a giant balloon that is sent high in the sky to measure weather
information, like temperature, wind speed,
(111)weather vane A weather vane is a
device that points the way the wind is
blowing
whirlwind
Rapidly spinning air is called a whirlwind
wind The wind is air
that blows outside
windsock A windsock is a
device that shows which way the wind is blowing and the wind's speed
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