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LITTLE ENGLISH
(PICTURE)
DICTIONARY
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Adjectives
An adjective is a word that describes something.
afraidWhen you're afraid,
you are scared.
ajarSomething that is ajar
is partly open. The
door is ajar.
alikeWhen things are alike
they look the same.
angryWhen you are angry,
you are very mad.
asleepWhen you are
asleep you are
not awake.
awakeWhen you are awake,
you are not asleep.
badWhen something is
bad, it is has
unpleasant qualities.
The opposite of bad is
good.
bigWhen someone or
something is big, it is
above average size.
biggerThe boy in the middle
is bigger than the boy
on the left.
biggestThe boy on the
right is the
biggest of the
three.
blackBlack is the color of a
very dark night.
blueThe sky is blue during
the day.brave
Someone who is
brave has courage.
brittleSomething that is
brittle will break or
snap in two easily.
Potato chips are
brittle.
brokenWhen
something is
broken, it does
not work or
has been
damaged.
brownBrown is the color of
wood.
cleanWhen something is
clean, it is not dirty.
closedWhen something is
closed, it is not open.
The door is closed.
colorfulSomething that is
colorful is brightly
colored or has many
colors.
courageA quality in
which a person
can face
danger or pain
without
showing
excessive fear.
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darkWhen it is dark, there
isn't much light.
differentWhen things are
different they are not
the same.
dirtyWhen something is
dirty, it is not clean.
earlyWhen somethings
happens early, it
occurs in the
beginning part of the
day or it occurs
before it was
expected to happen.
excellentWhen
something is
excellent, it is
very, very
good.
fastThis girl can run very
fast.
fatThe opposite of fat is
thin.
fieryFiery means very hot.
Fiery embers flew
out of the campfire.
fullThis glass is full.
Empty is the opposite
of full.
frightenedWhen we are
frightened, we
are afraid.
goodWhen something is
good, it is has nice
qualities. The opposite
of good is bad.
grayElephants are large,
gray mammals. Gray
paint can be made by
mixing black and
white paint.
greenGrass, broccoli, and
many other plants are
green. You can make
green paint by
mixing blue and
yellow paint.
happyPeople usually smile
when they're happy.
healthyWhen you are
healthy, you
are not sick.
hotFire is very hot.
largeWhen someone or
something is large, it is
above average size.
lastThe last item or
person is the one at
the end.
littleWhen someone or
something is little, it
is below average in
size.
littlerThe boy in the
middle is littler
than the boyon the right.
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littlestThe boy on the left is
the littlest of the three.
longWhen something is
long, it is not short.
loudThe opposite of loud
is quiet.
madWhen you are mad at
someone, you are
angry with them.
manyThe are many
apples above.
multicoloredMulticolored means
having many colors.
narrowWhen something is
narrow, it doesn't takeup a lot space from
side to side.
newWhen something is
new, it hasn't beenused before.
old
When someone orsomething is old, it
has been around for a
long, long time.
open
Something thatis open is not
shut. The door
is open.
orangeOrange is a color. You
can mix red andyellow paint to get
orange.
pink
Pink is the color youget when you mix red
and white paint.
purple
The color purple ismade by mixing red
and blue paint.
quietWhen it is quiet thereis no noise.
red
Red is the firstcolor in the
rainbow.
sad
Sometimes people crywhen they're sad.
scared
When you're scared,you are afraid.
shortWhen someone or
something is short, it
is below average
height.
shorter
The boy in the middleis shorter than the
boy on the right.
shortestThe boy on the
left is theshortest of the
three.
shutWhen something is
shut, it is not open The
door is shut.
sick
When you are sick,
you are not healthy.
slow
When something isslow it does not
move quickly.
smallWhen someone orsomething is small, it
is below average size.
smallerThe boy in the
middle is
smaller than
the boy on the
right.
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smallestThe boy on the left is
the smallest of thethree.
smartSomeone who is smart
can think well.
splendid
When something issplendid, it is very,
very good.
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straightSomething straight is
not curvy or bent.
tallWhen
someone or
something istall, it is above
average height.
taller
The boy in the middleis taller than the boy
on the left.
tallestThe boy on the right is
the tallest of the three.
tiny
When someone orsomething is tiny, it
is very small.
tinier
The boy in the middleis tinier than the boy
on the right.
tiniestThe boy on the
left is thetiniest of the
three.
ugly
Something that is uglyis not nice to look at.
unhappy
Sometimes people crywhen they're unhappy.
upside downWhen something is
upside down, its top
is where its bottomused to be.
violetViolet is a bluish
purple color.
white
Snow is white.
wideWhen something is
wide, it takes up a lot
space from side to
side.
yellowYellow is a color. The
sun is yellow. Lemonsare yellow.
youngWhen someone or
something is young,
it has only been
around for a shorttime. A baby is
young.
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Adverbs
An adverbis a word that describes an action, telling "how," "when" or "where"the action took place.
angrilyWhen you act
angrily, your
actions
indicate that
you are very
mad.
bravelyWhen you act bravely,
you face danger and act
without fear or despite
your fear. Firefighters
bravely face danger.
dailyWhen something
is done daily, it is
done each day.
Some people
exercise daily.
earlyWhen something is done
early, it happens in the
beginning of the day or
before the expected time.
The sun rises early in the
day
fastWhen something or
someone moves
fast, they change
position very
rapidly. The sprinter
ran fast.
fieryWhen something
acts in an intense
or hot way, it isfiery. The fire
burned hotly.
friendlyWhen people
act nicely toeach other, they
are being
friendly.
gracefullyWhen you do
something gracefully,
you do it with
elegance and beauty.A ballerina dances
gracefully.
happilyWhen you do
something with
pleasure or joy, you
do it happily. She
happily helped her
brother.
harmoniouslyWhen people, countries,
or other groups behave in
a friendly manner, theyare acting harmoniously.
horizontallyWhen something
moves horizontally, it
moves left and right.
Trains travel
horizontally along their
tracks.
joyfully
When you dosomething with
great pleasure or
happiness, you do it
joyfully. She
joyfully went on
vacation.
lateWhen somethinghappens 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.
monthlyWhen somethingis done monthly,
it is done each
month. People
pay their bills
monthly.
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quicklyWhen something
or someone movesquickly, they
change position
very rapidly. An
athlete runs
quickly.
rapidlyWhen something or
someone moves rapidly,
they change position very
quickly. A cheetah runs
rapidly.
sadlyPeople behave
sadly when theyare sad or
depressed. She
cried sadly when
she found out the
bad news.
strenuouslyWhen you do
something
strenuously, you
put a lot of force
and energy into it.
verticallyWhen something
moves vertically, it
moves up and down.
Elevators move
vertically in a
building.
violentlyWhen something acts violently,
it uses great force. The wind in
a tornado spins violently.
weeklyWhen something is
done weekly, it is
done each week. Sue
shops weekly for
groceries.
wigglyWhen something
or someone is
wiggly, it twists
and moves all over.
yearlyWhen something is done
yearly, it is done each year.
People celebrate their birthday
yearly.
Astronomy-Related Words
asteroidAsteroids are tiny
planets that mostly orbit
between Mars and
Jupiter.
asteroid beltThe asteroid belt is a
doughnut-shaped
concentration of
asteroids that orbit
the Sun between the
orbits of Mars and
Jupiter.
astronautAn astronaut
goes up into
space to explore.
astronomerAstronomers are
people who study
astronomy and
learn about
objects in the
universe, like
stars and planets.
astronomyAstronomy is the
science that studies the
universe.
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atmosphereThe atmosphere is the
gas that surrounds a
planet.
atomEverything is made
up of tiny atoms.
auroraAuroras arebeautiful lights
in the near-polar
sky.
Big DipperThe Big Dipper is
a group of 7 starscontained in the
Northern
Hemisphere
constellation Ursa
major (the Great
Bear).
1,000,000,000
billion
A billion is a thousandmillion. The Earth is
billions of years old.
cometA comet is the a small,
icy object that orbit the
Sun. It's tail always
points away from thesun.
constellationA constellation
is a group of
stars that we
see in the sky.
They are notnecessarily
located
together in
space, but
looks as though
they are from
Earth.
crescent
moonA crescent
moon is smallerthan a half
moon.
EarthThe Earth is the
third planet from
the sun. It's wherewe live!
eclipseAn eclipse happens
when the moon blocks
out light from the sunor the Earth's shadow
goes across the moon.
falling starA falling star is not a
star; it is a meteor
(made of rock and/or
iron) which is burningup in the Earth's
atmosphere.
full moonA full moon appears
as an entire circle in
the sky.
galaxyA galaxy is an
enormous group
of stars.
gibbous moonA gibbous moon
is between a half
moon and a full
moon.
half moonA half moon looks like
half a circle.
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JupiterJupiter is the largest
planet in our solar
system and the fifth
planet from the sun.
Little DipperThe Little Dipper is agroup of stars in the
constellation Ursa
minor (the Little
Bear). This group of
stars ends at Polaris,
the pole star of the
Northern
Hemisphere.
MarsMars is areddish planet
and the fourth
planet from the
sun. It is the
planet that
comes closest to
the Earth.
MercuryMercury is a
moonless planet;
it is the planet
closest to the Sun.
meteorA 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.
meteoroidMeteoroids are tiny
stones or pieces ofmetal that travel
through space.
meteor
showerA meteor
shower is when
a lot of meteor
fall through the
atmosphere in a
short time.
Milky WayThe Milky Way is
a bright line of
stars stretching
across the night
sky.
Milky Way Galaxy
Our solar system is inthe Milky Way galaxy.
We can see the Milky
Way as a band of stars
in the night sky.
moonThe Earth has one
moon. The moon has no
atmosphere. The sameside of the moon always
faces the Earth.
nebulaA nebula is a cloud of
gas and dust in space.
NeptuneNeptune is the
eighth planet
from the Sun.
This frozen
planet has 8moons.
North StarThe north star is a
star that is located
almost due north
and is useful for
navigation.
Polaris is
currently the polestar of the
Northern
Hemisphere.
observatoryAn observatory is place
where people observe
the skies, using adevice like a telescope.
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orbitThe Moon orbits the
Earth. The Earth orbits
the Sun.
phases of the
MoonAs 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.
planetNine planets
orbit our Sun.
planetariumPlanetariums put
on star shows that
teach astronomy.
PlutoPluto is the ninth and
usually the farthest
planet from the Sun.
Pluto is the smallest
planet in our Solar
System.
quasarA quasar is a distant
energy source in space
which gives off large
amounts of radiation.
satelliteSatellites orbit the
Earth.
SaturnSaturn is the
sixth planet
from the Sun. It
has beautiful
rings.
shooting star
A shooting star isnot a star; it is a
meteor (made of
rock and/or iron)
which is burning
up in the Earth's
atmosphere.
Solar SystemIn our Solar System,
nine planets, many
asteroids, comets, and
other objects orbit
around our sun.
space shuttleThe space shuttle flies
into space and back
down again, carrying
people and equipment.
spacesuitAstronauts wear
spacesuits when they
walk in space.
starsEach of the stars
we see in the
night sky is
another sun, but
much farther
away than our
sun.
SunThe Sun is a
medium-sized
yellow star in our
Solar System. We
get our light and
most of our
energy from the
Sun.
UranusUranus is the seventh
planet from the Sun.
Uranus looks bluish
and is covered with
clouds. It has an
unusual, tipped axis,
which gives it extremeseasons.
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Venus
Venus is the secondplanet 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.
zodiacThe 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
ambulanceAn ambulance
takes sick
people to the
hospital.
axAn ax is useful for
chopping wood.
bootsBoots are a type of shoe.
Boots cover the feet and
part of the lower legs.
DalmatianThe Dalmatian is a
white dog that has
dark spots.
dangerYou can get hurt
in a dangerous
situation.
fireFire is very hot.
firefighter
A firefighter is a personwho puts out fires and
saves people's lives.
fire truck
Fire fighters on a firetruck help put out fires.
flame
A flame is a fire.
flashlightA flashlight
helps you find
your way in the
dark.
hatchetA hatchet is an
ax with a short
handle.
helmetA helmet protects your
head. Firefighters wearhelmets.
heroA hero is someone who is
admired for great courage,
noble character, andperforming good deeds,
like a firefighter.
hoseWater flows
through a hose.
hydrantFire fighters
hook a hose upto a fire hydrant
to get water.
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ladderYou can climb
up a ladder to
reach tallthings.
ropeA rope is useful for tying
things together.
waterWater is a liquid that can
put out some types of
fires.
wrenchA wrench is a tool
that turns nuts or
bolts, like those on
a fire hydrant.
Bathroom-Related Words
bathtub
You take a bath in abathtub.
bubbles
It is fun toblow soap
bubbles!
combA comb is a used tosmooth or untangle hair.
eyedropper
An eyedropper is used todrop liquids one drop at
a time.
faucetYou can turn waterflow on or off at a
faucet.
hairbrushA hairbrush is used
to brush and
untangle hair.
mirror
You can seeyour reflection
in a mirror.
shampooA shampoo is a liquid
soap used to wash hair.
When you shampoo your
hair, you wash it.
showerWhen you shower, you
wash your body in a
stream of falling water.
sinkWe can wash ourhands at a sink.
soapSoap and water helpclean things.
toiletToilets are in
bathrooms.
toothbrush
You can keep your teethhealthy by using a
toothbrush to clean them.
toothpasteYou use toothpaste to
clean your teeth.towel
You can dry things
with a towel.
tubA tub is a large
container. Tub is
also another wordfor bathtub.
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At the Beach:
Beach-Related Words
ballA ball is round
and fun to
bounce, throw,
kick, or catch.
bathing suitA bathing suit is a
garment you wear
while swimming.
beachA beach is where the
water meets the land.
You can build sand
castles on the beach.
clamClams are animals
with two shells.
They burrow under
the sand.
coral reefCoral reefs are warm,
clear, shallow ocean
habitats that are rich in
life.
crabA crab has a
hard shell and
eyes on stalks
on its head.
fiddler crabThe fiddler crab is
small crab that lives
on beaches. The
male fiddler crab
has one enlarged
claw.
fishFish live in the water
and breathe with gills.
fishing rodPeople use fishing
rods to catch fish.
hammockA hammock is a large
net or cloth that is used
for sleeping or
relaxing; it is hung up
by both ends.
ice cream
coneAn ice cream
cone is nice to
eat on a hotsummer day.
intertidal zoneThe intertidal zone
is where the sea
meets the land, the
area between hightide and low tide.
kelpKelp is brown seaweed
that grows in cold
water.
kiteYou can fly a kite
on windy days.
netA net is used to catch
things.
popsicleA popsicles is a
sweet, frozentreat on a stick.
reefReefs are warm,
clear, shallow oceanhabitats that are rich
in life.
sandSand is a loose material
composed of finedebris of rock and
mineral particles.
sandals
S andals are openshoes worn in warm
weather.
sandcastleA sandcastle is a small
castle made of damp
sand.
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sand dollar
Sand Dollars arecoin-shaped
spiny-skinned
sea bed animals
that have 5-part
radial symmetry.
seaA sea is a large
body of salt water
that is connected toan ocean. A sea may
be partly or
completely
surrounded by land.
sea gullSea gull is the common
name for some birds
that live near oceans
and lakes.
seaweed
Seaweed is a plantthat lives in the sea.
shell
Some animals grow ashell for protection.
starfishStarfish (also
known as sea
stars) are
animals that live
on the ocean
floor.
SunThe Sun is a
medium-sized
yellow star in our
Solar System. We
get our light and
most of our energy
from the Sun.
swimWhen you swim, you
move around in the
water.
swim finsPeople wear swim
fins on their feet to
help them swim.
towelYou can dry things
with a towel.
trash canA trash can
holds garbage.
waveThere are waves of
water in the ocean.whelk
Whelks are ocean
animals with a hard,
spiral shell.
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Bird-Related Words
albatrossThe albatross is
web-footed bird
that can fly for
a long period of
time.
Arctic ternThe Arctic tern is asmall bird that flies
from the Arctic to the
Antarctic and back
again each year.
bald eagleThe bald eagle is a
large bird of prey. It
is the symbol of the
USA.
beakA 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.
bipedA biped is an animal
that walks on two legs.
People and birds are
bipeds. Tyrannosaurus
rex was a biped.
birdBirds have
feathers and
wings. Most
birds can fly.
blackbirdBlackbirds are black!
bluebirdThe bluebird is a
beautiful song bird
that is the symbol of
many of the states in
the USA.
blue jayThe blue jay is a
beautiful, noisy blue
bird.
bonesBones are hard,
structural parts of the
body of many animals,
including birds.
cageSome people
keep birds in
cages.
Canada gooseThe Canada goose is
a large North
American bird that
honks.
canaryCanaries sing very
well.
cardinalThe Northern Cardinal
is a bird with a short,
wide bill. The male is
bright red; the female
is brownish-red.
carnivoreCarnivores are
organisms that eat
meat. Many birds, like
eagles, are carnivores.
cassowaryA huge,
flightless bird
from Australia
with a helmet-
like crest on its
head.
chickA chick is a baby
chicken. Some other
baby birds are alsocalled chicks.
chickenA chicken is a farm
animal.
clawA claw is a hard,
sharp, curved nail on
the feet of some
animals. Bears, cats,
birds, dinosaurs, and
many other animals
have claws.
cockatooCockatoos are birds
that have a large,
feathery crest and a
hooked bill. They arefrom Australia and
Indonesia.
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crane
The crane is awading bird with
a long neck, a
long bill, and long
legs.
crow
A crow is a verysmart black bird. cuckoo
Cuckoos are birds whose call
sounds like coo-coo.
dodoThe dodo is anextinct, flightless
bird that lived on
an island in the
Indian Ocean
near Africa.
doveThe dove is a bird
that is a symbol
of peace.
duckDucks are birds
that have webbed
feet and a
flattened bill.
They swim well
and live near the
water.
ducklingA duckling is a
young duck.
eagleThe eagle is a large bird of prey.
It has a hooked bill and sharp
talons.
egretThe egret is a
large wading
bird.
emperor
penguinThe emperor
penguin is the
largest penguin; it
lives on ice packsin Antarctica.
emuThe emu is a large
Australian bird
that cannot fly.
endangered
speciesEndangered species
are types ofanimals or plants
that may become
extinct soon. Many
birds species are
endangered.
extinct
When a group of animals orplants goes extinct, they are
gone forever. Some extinct
animals include dinosaurs,
saber-toothed cats, and dodo
birds.
feather
Birds havefeathers.
flamingo
The flamingo is apink bird that eats
shrimp.
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flyThe fly is a small,
flying insect.
food webThe food web (or
food chain) is all of
the interactions
between predators
and prey in which
plants and animals
obtain food.
goldfishA goldfish is a type of carp that
makes a nice pet.
gooseGeese are
migrating birds
that honk!
goslingA gosling is a
baby goose
great horned
owlThe great horned
owl is a large bird
of prey fromNorth and South
America.
groundhogThe groundhog is a
rodent that is also
called the
woodchuck.
gullGulls are birds that live near
oceans and lakes.
guppyGuppies are a
type of small
tropical fish.
habitatA habitat is the
natural place
where a plant or
an animal lives.
For example, a
toucan's habitat isthe rainforest.
harpy eagleThe harpy eagle isone of the largest
eagles in the
world. It lives in
rainforests of
Central America
and South
America.
hawkThe hawk is a bird
of prey, a raptor.
henA hen is a female chicken. Hens
lay eggs.
heronA large wading
bird with
distinctive
plumage and a
long, sharp bill.
hummingbirdHummingbirds
are tiny birds thatdrink flower
nectar. They can
hover in the air
and even fly
backwards.
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nuthatchThe nuthatch is a
small perching
bird that can
climb down trees
and opens nuts
using its bill like a
hatchet.
orioleThe oriole is ablack and orange
bird that eats fruit
and nectar. It builds
a hanging nest.
oropendolaThe crested oropendola is a
tropical black bird that makes
long, pendulous nests.
ostrichThe ostrich is thelargest bird. It
can't fly, but it
runs very fast.
owlOwls are birds of
prey that havelarge eyes and
very good
eyesight. Most
owls hunt at
night.
parrotThe parrot is a
beautiful bird that
can imitate
sounds very well.
peacockThe peacock is a
beautiful bird from
india. The male has
a large train of
feathers.
pelicanThe pelican is fish-eating bird
with a huge, pouched bill.
penguinPenguins are
birds that cannot
fly but swim verywell.
peregrine
falconThe peregrine
falcon is the
fastest-flying
bird. It prey upon
other birds.
petsPets are animals
that live with us,
like parrots and
canaries.
pigeonThere are a lot of
pigeons in cities.prairie chicken
The prairie chicken is a bird that
lives in grasslands of NorthAmerica.
puffinThe puffin is an
Arctic sea bird.
quailA quail is a
bird; it spends a
lot of time onthe ground.
quetzalThe quetzal is a
beautiful rain
forest bird with
very long tail
feathers.
rainbow lorikeetA small, colorful,
brush-tonguedparrot from
Australia.
rhea
The rhea is a large, flightlessbird from South America.
roadrunnerThe roadrunner is
a bird is a fastrunning bird that
rarely flies.
robinThe robin is a
common bird
with red-colored
feathers on itsbreast.
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rockhopperpenguin
The rockhopper
penguin is a
small, aggressive,
crested bird that
cannot fly.
sea gullThe sea gull is the
common name for
some birds that live
near oceans and
lakes.
snow gooseThe snow goose is a migratory
bird from North America.
snowy owl
The snowy owl isa white owl that
lives in the North
American tundra
(a cold, snowy
environment).
sparrowThe sparrow is asmall, common
songbird.
spotted owlThe spotted owl is
an owl from the
Pacific coast of
North America.
swanSwans are long-
necked water birds.
ternTerns are birds that are
sometimes called "sea
swallows."toucan
The toucan is a
rainforest bird
that has a big,colorful beak.
turkeyTurkeys are
large birds that
nest on the
ground.
umbrellabirdThe Umbrellabirdis a rain forest
bird with a large
tuft of feathers on
its head.
vulture
The vulture is abig, bald-headed
bird that eats dead
animals.
woodpeckerThe woodpecker is a bird that
can peck holes in trees.
xenops
Xenops is arainforest bird
from the
Americas.
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Birthday-Related Words
balloonsBalloons are rubber
sacks that are filled
with air or other
gases.
birthdayYou have a
birthday every
year.
birthday cakeBirthday cakes are
sweet and delicious!
cakeCake is a sweet
dessert.
candleA candle is a stick of wax
with a wick that can burn.
candyCandy is very sweet. children
Children are
young people.
chocolateChocolate is a tasty
treat made from
cocoa beans and
sugar.
clownClowns are people
who dress up in
funny clothes and
try to make you
laugh.
cupcakeA cupcake is a tiny cake.
giftIt's nice to give
gifts. It's nice to get
them too.
ice creamIce cream is
cold, creamy,
and sweet
treat.
juiceJuice is pressed from
fruit or vegetables.
lollipopA lollipop is candy
on a stick.
paper plateA paper plate is a
disposable plate that is
made out of paper. Peopleuse paper plates at picnics
and some parties.
pizzaPizza is made of
dough that is
covered with tomato
sauce and cheese; itis baked in an oven.
popsicleA popsicles is
a sweet, frozen
treat on astick.
presentA present is a gift,
something you give
to someone.
ribbonYou can tie a bow
in a ribbon to
decoratesomething.
toysWe play with toys.
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Body-Related Words
anatomyAnatomy is a
science that
studies the body.
ankleThe ankle is the
joint between your
foot and leg.
bandageA bandage is a clean pad
that is used to cover and
protect cuts and other
injuries.
bipedA biped is an animal
that walks on two legs.
People are bipeds.
Tyrannosaurus rex was
a biped.
bodyEveryone has a
body.
bonesBones are hard,
structural parts of
the body of many
animals. We have
206 bones in our
skeleton.
brainWe think with our
brain. The brain is
protected by the
skull.
cheekThe cheeks are the sides
of the face between the
mouth area and the ear.
chinThe chin is the part of
the face below the
mouth.
earWe hear things
with our ears.
Our ears give us
a sense of
hearing.
elbowThe elbow is the
joint in the middle
of your arm.
eyeWe see with our
eyes. Our eyes give
us a sense of sight.
eyebrowThe eyebrows are dense
patches of hair above the
eyes.
eyelashEyelashes are long
hairs on the edges of
the eyelids.
eyelidEyelids are flaps
of skin that cover
and protect our
eyes.
faceThis is a funny
face!
feetWe have ten toes
on our feet.femur
The femur is the upper
leg (thigh) bone. It is the
longest bone in the
human body.
fingerWe have five fingers
on each hand.
fingernailFingernails grow
at the ends of
your fingers.
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fingerprintThe pattern marks
on our fingertips
are fingerprints.
footWe have five toes
on each foot.
foreheadThe forehead is the part
of the face that is above
the eyebrows and below
the hair.
hairHair grows on all
mammals.
handWe can do
amazing things
with our hands.
headWe all have a
head on our
shoulders.
healthyWhen you are
healthy, you are not
sick. heart
Your heart pumps blood
throughout your body.
heelThe heel is the back
part of the foot.
hipsYour hips are
below your waist
and above your
legs.
intestinesIntestines are a
part of thedigestive system.
The intestines
help digest food,
absorb it into the
body, and excrete
waste.
iris
The colored part ofthe eye around the
pupil is the iris.jaws
Jaws let you open and
close your mouth and
take bites.
kidneyThe kidney are bean-
shaped organs that take
waste from the blood
and produce urine.
kneeThe knee is
where the leg
bends. It itbetween the
lower leg and the
upper leg (the
thigh).
legsMany animals
have legs. People
have two legs,
cows have four
legs, insects have
six legs, and
spiders have eight
legs. Tables andchairs also have
legs.
lipsChickens don't
have lips, but
people do.
lungsSome animals use lungs
to breathe. People have
lungs.
mouthWe use our mouths to
eat and talk.
nailNails are hard
scales that grow
at the ends of
your fingers.
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naked
When you arenaked, you aren't
wearing any
clothes.
neck
Your neck isbetween your head
and your shoulders.
noseWe use the nose to
breathe; it also gives us a
sense of smell.
nurseA nurse takes care of
you when you're sick or
hurt.
pupilA 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.
shoulderYour shoulders
are under your
neck.
skeletonA skeleton is the
set of bones in a
body. People have
skeletons, and so
do many other
animals.
skinThe skin is the outer
covering of our body.
skullThe skull is the bony
structure of head that
encloses the brain and
supports the jaws. This
is a T. rex skull.
tongueOur tongue helps
us eat, taste, and
talk.
spineThe spine (also
called the
backbone) is a
series of
connected bones
in the back that
surround andprotect the spinal
cord.
stomachThe 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.
thumbThe 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.
toeWe have five toes on
each foot.
toenailToenails grow at
the ends of your
toes.
toothWe use our teeth
to chew food.Teeth are held in
the gums by roots.
vertebraA vertebra is one of the series
of small, connected bones inthe spine that surround and
protect the spinal cord. Theplural of vertebra is
vertebrae.
waistThe waist is the middle
of the body, between thechest and the hips.
x-rayAn x-ray is a picture of
your bones or teeth.
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Building-Related Words
archAn arch is a curved
opening.
bankYou can put your
money in a bank
for safe keeping.
brickThis fireplace is
made out of bricks.
buildingA building is a
structure built by
people.
cabinA cabin is a small,
simple house.
castleA castle is a huge,
fancy building where a
king or queen lives.
churchSome people
worship in
churches.
doghouseSome dogs live in
doghouses.
doorYou can go in and out
through a door.
elevatorAn elevator carries
people and things up
and down a tall
building.
entranceYou can go into an
area through an
entrance.
exitYou can leave an
area through an
exit.factory
Many items, like
cars, are made in
factories.
gargoyleGargoyles are stone
sculptures of grotesque
creatures that sit
perched atop some
buildings; they act as
waterspouts.
greenhouseA greenhouse is a
building, usually
made out of glass, in
which people grow
plants.
homeHome is where you
live.
houseSome people live
in houses.
hutA hut is a small,
simple shelter.
iglooAn igloo is a house
made out of blocks of
ice. Brr!
libraryLibraries have books,
tapes, and computer
programs.
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lighthouseA lighthouse shines a
very bright light so
ships won't sail ashore
or into rocks bymistake.
log cabinA log cabin is a
house made oflogs.
marketWe can buy things
at a market.
museumMuseums exhibit art,
historic objects, and
scientific finds - likedinosaur fossils.
palaceA palace is a huge
house where a king
or queen lives.
pyramidThe pyramids in Egypt
are huge buildings that
have a square base and
triangular sides.
roofThe roof is the
top covering of a
building.
schoolA school is a place
where you learn
things.
skyscraperA skyscraper is a very
tall building.
stadiumA stadium is a large
building in which
sports events are
held.
storeA store is where we
can buy things.
tentA tent is a
temporary shelter
made of fabric.
tepeeA tepee is a house
made by some
Native Americans.
urbanUrban means relating
to or located in a city.
wallA wall is a side of a
building or a room or
a fence.
White HouseThe White House is
where the President of
the United States lives
and works. The
address of the White
House is 1600Pennsylvania Avenue
NW, Washington,
D.C.
windmill
A windmill usesthe wind to
generate power.
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Camping-Related Words
backpackA backpack is a sack that
is worn on the back and is
used to carry things.
cabinA cabin is a small,
simple house.
cameraYou can take
pictures with a
camera.
camperYou can travel
and sleep in a
camper.
camp fireA camp fire is a fire
made during a
campout; it is used to
cook food and to
warm up people in
cold weather.
campingWhen people go camping,
they go into an outdoor
area and sleep in a tent,
cabin or camper.
candleA candle is a stick
of wax with a wick
that can burn.
canoeA canoe is a small
boat.
compassA compass
always points
north.
eastEast is a compass
direction. East is
opposite west.
flashlightA flashlight helps you
find your way in the dark.
forestA forest is a large
group of trees and
underbrush where
many animals live.
kayakA kayak is a small
boat with an
opening in the
center for a person.
lakeA lake is a large
body of water
surrounded by
land on all
sides. Really
huge lakes are
often calledseas.
lanternA lantern is a device
that gives off light.
logA log is a short piece of a
tree trunk.log cabin
A log cabin is ahouse made of logs.
mapA map shows the
features of an area.
You can find your
way around by
using a map.
mountainA mountain is a
very tall high,
natural place on
Earth - higher
than a hill. Thetallest mountain
on Earth is Mt.
Everest.
northNorth is a compass
direction. North isopposite south.
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sleeping bagA sleeping bag is a fabric
sack you can sleep in.
south
South is a compassdirection. South is
opposite from north.
tentA tent is a
temporary shelter
made of fabric.
water bottleA water bottleholds water.
west
West is a compassdirection. West is
opposite east.
City-Related Words
alleyAn alley is a narrow
road between
buildings.
ambulanceAn ambulance takes sick
people to the hospital.
art galleryYou can see works
of art at an art
gallery.
automobileAn automobile is a
car.
avenueAn avenue is a
wide street.
bankYou can put your
money in a bank for
safe keeping.
bridgeA bridge is a structure
over water, or over
another thing that is
difficult to cross.
buildingA building is a
structure built by
people.
bus
A bus is a largevehicle that can
take many
passengers to
places.
cabCab is another
word for taxi.
carYou can travel in a
car.
churchSome people worship in
churches.
cityA city is a place
where a lot of
people live.
crosswalkA crosswalk is a
marked area on a
street where it is
safer to cross.
elevatorAn elevator carries
people and things
up and down a tall
building.
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factoryMany items, like
cars, are made in
factories.
fire hydrant
Fire fighters hook a hoseup to a fire hydrant to
get water.
fire truckFire fighters on a
fire truck help put
out fires.
garbage truckA garbage truck
picks up garbageand hauls it to the
dump.
house
Some people livein houses.
hydrantFire fighters hook a
hose up to a fire
hydrant to get water.
intersectionAn intersection is a
where two or more
things, like roads, meet.
laneA lane is a small
road.
libraryLibraries have
books, tapes, and
computer
programs.
mail carrierA mail carrier
delivers the mail.
marketWe can buy things at
a market.
motorcycleA motorcycle has two
wheels and can go
fassssttttttt!
museumMuseums exhibitart, historic objects,
and scientific finds
- like dinosaur
fossils.
neighborhoodA neighborhood is
the place where
you and the people
around you live.
obeliskAn obelisk is a tall,
four-sided tower
topped with a
pyramid.
palaceA palace is a huge
house where a king
or queen lives.
roadA road is a wide path
made for travelling.
schoolA school is a place
where you learn
things.
sidewalkA sidewalk is a
paved path for
people to walk on.
skyscraperA skyscraper is a
very tall building.
stadium
A stadium is a large building inwhich sports events are held.
stop signA stop sign is a t raffic sign that tells
cars to stop moving before they
continue; it has eight sides.
storeA store is where we can buy
things.
streetA street is a public road.
taxi
People pay a taxi driver todrive them places.
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town
A town is a verysmall city.
traffic lightA traffic light directs
traffic safely. Greenmeans go, yellow means
prepare to stop, and red
means stop.
trainA train has an
engine that pullsrailroad cars along
a track.
truckA truck is a vehicle
that can carry bigloads.
urban
Urban meansrelating to or
located in a city.
vanA van is a truck used
to haul people and
things from oneplace to another.
villageA village is a very small
town.
wall
A wall is a side of abuilding or a room
or a fence.
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Clothing and Grooming-Related Words
apronAn apron protects
clothing from
getting dirty.
backpackA backpack is a
sack that is worn
on the back and is
used to carry
things.
bathing suitA bathing suit is a
garment you wear while
swimming.
beadsBeads are small objects
with a hole through them
so that they can be strung
together to make jewelry
or other things.
blouseA blouse is a
shirt, a type of
garment worn
on the upper
part of the body.
bootsBoots are a type of
shoe. Boots cover
the feet and part of
the lower legs.
bowA bow is loops of
ribbon or sting that
are tied together.
braceletA bracelet is jewelry
you wear on your wrist.
braidA braid is three or more
strands that are woventogether into a rope-like
shape.
buttonA button is used
to fasten
clothes.
caneA cane is a
walking stick.
capA cap is a type of
hat.
capeA cape is a flowing
piece of clothing that
hangs loose on your
shoulders.
change purseCoins are carried in a
change purse.
clothesPeople wear
clothes.
clothes hangerWe hang up
clothes on clothes
hangers.
clothespinClothespins are
used to hang wet
laundry on a
clothes line to dry.
coatA coat helps you keepwarm when it is cold.
costumePeople wear costumes to
pretend they are someone
or something else.
crownA crown is a
fancy hat worn
by kings and
queens.
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dressA dress is a piece
of clothing with a
top and a skirt.
earmuffsEarmuffs keep
your ears warm.
earringEarrings are jewelry for
the ears.
eyeglassesEyeglasses help some
people see more clearly.
glassesGlasses help
some people see
more clearly.
gloveWe wear gloves to
protect our hands.
gownA gown is a fancy
dress.
hairbrushA hairbrush is used to
brush and untangle hair.
hangerWe hang up clothes on
hangers
hatSome hats
protect you
from the sun.
Some hats are
just for fun!
helmetA helmet protects
your head.
ice skateWhen you wear
ice skates, you can
glide across ice.
ironIrons press the wrinkles
out of clothes.jacket
A jacket is a short coat.
jeansJeans are pants
made from
denim fabric.
jewelJewels sparkle and
shine.
jewelryRings, pins,
earrings and
necklaces are
jewelry.
kimonoA kimono is a beautiful
gown worn by Japanese
women.
knittingSweaters and socks are
made by knitting.
laceLace is a very
delicate fabric.
laundryDoing the laundry
means washing
and drying clothes.
laundry basketLaundry is put in
laundry baskets.loafers
Loafers are a type of
slip-on shoe.
lorgnettesLorgnettes 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.
mittenMittens keep
your hands
warm.
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mortar boardA mortar board is
a square hat that is
worn by people
when they
graduate from
school.
necklace
A necklace isjewelry for your
neck.
necktieA necktie is a narrow
band of fabric tiedaround the neck.
nightgownA nightgown is a long,loose garment worn to
bed.
overallsOveralls are
baggy pants
with shoulder
straps and apiece of fabric
covering the
chest.
overcoatAn overcoat will
keep you warm
when it is cold.
pajamasSome people wear
pajamas to bed at
night.
pantsPants are clothes that
cover the legs and up to
the waist.
pinA pin is a small, sharp
piece of metal used in
sewing.
purse
A purse is asmall bag in
which some
girls and
women carry
their money and
other things.
raincoatA raincoat keeps
you dry when it
rains.
safety pinA safety pin is a
type of pin that is
used to fasten
clothes and
diapers.
sandalsSandals are open shoes
worn in warm weather.
scarfA scarf is a piece of cloth
that people wear around
their neck or on their
head.
sewYou can sew
using a needle
and thread.
Clothes are
made by
sewing.
sewing machineA sewing machine
sews stitches very
quickly and easily.
The sewingmachine was
invented in 1846
by Elias Howe.
shirtSome shirts have
short sleeves,
some have long
sleeves, and some
have no sleeves at
all.
shoePeople wear shoes on
their feet.
shortsShorts are pants that reach
above or around the
knees.
silkSilk is a delicate
thread that is
used to make
fine fabric. Silkis obtained from
the cocoon of
the silkworm
moth.
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skirtA skirt is a pieceof clothing that is
worn on the lower
part of the body.
slipper
A slipper is acasual shoe wornaround the house.
sneaker
A sneaker is a type ofshoe used for many
sports.
sock
We wear socks under ourshoes.
spectaclesSpectacles is
another wordfor glasses.
suitA suit is a set of
matching clothes.
suitcaseWhen you travel,
you carry your
clothing in a
suitcase.
sunglasses
Sunglasses help toprotect your eyes from
too much sunlight. swimsuitA swimsuit is a garment
you wear while
swimming.
tieA tie is anarrow band of
fabric tied
around the neck.
t-shirtA t-shirt is a
simple shirt
without buttons or
a collar.
tutuBallerinassometimes wear
tutus when they
dance.
umbrellaAn umbrella protects
you from the rain.
undershirtAn undershirt is a shirt
that is sometimes worn
under clothes.
underwearPeople wearunderwear
under their
clothes.
uniformA uniform is a
special outfit worn
by members of a
group.
vest
A vest is asleeveless piece of
clothing that is
usually worn over
a shirt.
walletPeople carry money in a
wallet.
watchA watch is a small clock
you can take with you to
tell time.
wigA wig is fakehair.
yarn
Sweaters are madeout of yarn.
zipperYou can open and
close a zipper.
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Containers
backpackA backpack is a sack
that is worn on the
back and is used to
carry things.
bagYou can put
things in a bag.
barrelA barrel is a large,
wooden container.
basketYou can carry things in a
basket.
bottleA bottle is a
container with a
narrow neck and
mouth.
boxA box can hold
things.
containerA container can
hold things.
bucketA bucket is a container
with a handle.cage
Some people keep birds
in cages.
canSome food anddrinks come in
cans.
cartonSome liquids (like
milk and orange
juice) are packaged in
cartons.
cork
A cork is used asa bottle stopper. It
is made from tree
bark.
egg cartonAn egg carton holds
eggs and keep them
from breaking.
envelopeAn envelope holds aletter.
jarJars are
containers with
a large opening
and a lid.
lidA lid is a top for a
pan or other
container.
oilcanAn oilcan is a
container for oil.
packageA package is a
wrapped box that
contains something.
pailA pail is a container with
a handle.
sackA sack is a
container. You
can put things in
a sack.
spray canA fine mist of liquidcomes out of a spray
can.
suitcaseWhen you travel,
you carry yourclothing in a
suitcase.
trunkA trunk is a very largetraveling case.
tubeSome pastes and gels
(like toothpaste) come intubes.
urn
An urn is a largevase.
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vaseVases are holders for
flowers.
vatA vat is a large
tub that holds
liquids.
water bottleA water bottle holds
water.
watering canYou can water plants
with a watering can.
Devices
abacusAn abacus is a
ancient device that
is used for
arithmetic
calculations.
aileronAilerons 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.
airplaneAirplanes fly in
the sky.
bulbA light bulb turns
electricity into light.
cameraYou can take
pictures with a
camera.
can openerA can opener is a
device that opens
cans.
deviceA device is a piece
of equipment that
does a job. For
example, a can
opener is a device
that opens cans.
engineThe engine of a
train pulls the
railroad cars along
the track.
engineThe engines of an airplane
propel it through the air.
fanA fan is a machine
that makes a
breeze.
flashlightA flashlight helps
you find your way
in the dark.
freezerA freezer keeps
things icy.
funnelA funnel is a
device that lets
you pour things
from one
container toanother.
gyroscopeA 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 bulbAn incandescent
light bulb turns
electricity into light
as an electric
current causes a
filament to glow in
an air-free
enclosure.
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inventor
An inventor designs andcreates new, useful things.
ironIrons press the
wrinkles out of
clothes.
joystickA joystick is used
to play some
computer games.
lockYou can lock and unlock a
lock with a key.
magnifying
glassA magnifying glass
is a lens that makes
things look largerthan they really
are.
microscopeA microscope lets you see
very tiny things.
microwave ovenMicrowave ovens heat up
food quickly.
mirrorYou can see your
reflection in a
mirror.
padlockYou can lock and unlock a
padlock with a key.
pliersPliers are tools that
hold things.
radarRadar 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.
refrigeratorA refrigerator is a
machine that
keeps food cold.
remote controlA remote control lets you
operate a machine from
far away.
rocketA rocket is a
machine that
propels itself into
space.
safety pin
A safety pin is a type ofpin that is used to fasten
clothes and diapers.
scaleA scale is a machine for
weighing things.
sewing
machineA sewing machine
sews stitches veryquickly and
easily. The
sewing machine
was invented in
1846 by Elias
Howe.
sonarIn 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.
telephoneYou can talk with
people who are faraway by using a
telephone.
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telescopeA telescope is a optical
device that makes
faraway objects appear
closer and larger,
allowing us to see distant
objects in space.
televisionA television is a machine
that receives pictures and
sounds. People watch and
listen to shows on
television.
thermometerA thermometer is
used for telling
what the
temperature is.
toasterA 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.
yokeA yoke is a device that
holds two working
animals (like oxen)
together.
Farm-Related Words
barnA barn is a farm
building where animals
and animal feed are
kept.
bullA bull is a male cow.
bunnyA bunny is a young
rabbit.
calfA calf is a
young cow.
catCats are mammals
and are great pets.
Cats were revered
by the ancient
Egyptians.
chickA chick is a baby
chicken. Some other
baby birds are also
called chicks.
chickenA chicken is a farm
animal.
cowMost of the milk we
drink comes from
cows.
dogDogs wag
their tails
when they're
happy.
donkeyDonkeys can be very
stubborn.
duckDucks are birds that
have webbed feet and a
flattened bill. They
swim well and live near
the water.
ducklingA duckling is a young
duck.
farmFarms are where plants
are grown and animals
are raised.
farm
animalsFarm animals
are very
useful to
people.
farmerFarmers produce
food by growing
plants and tending
animals.
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fence
A fence is a type ofbarrier.
gooseGeese are migrating
birds that honk!
gosling
A gosling is a babygoose.
haystackA haystack is
a big pile ofhay.
henA hen is a female
chicken. Hens lay
eggs.
hoeA hoe is a garden tool.
hogA hog is a hoofed
mammal that issimilar to a pig.
honey beeHoney bees are insects
that live in a hive and
make honey.
horseHorses are
very fast
runners.
horseshoeA horseshoe is a
metal protector for ahorse's hoof.
kidA kid is a young goat.
kittenA kitten is a young
cat.
lambA lamb is a baby sheep.
milkMilk comes
from cows
and other
mammals.
oxOxen are large,
hairy mammals that
live in the far north.
pigPigs are hoofed
mammals that oink!
pigletA piglet is a young
pig.
puppyA puppy is a young
dog.
rabbitA rabbit is a
small, cute
mammal with
big ears.
roosterA rooster is a male
chicken.
scarecrowA scarecrow is a figure
of a person that is made
of straw. It is used to
scare crows away from
crops.
sheepSheep are farm
animals that are
raised for wool and
meat.
sheepdog, old
EnglishThe old English
sheepdog is an
affectionate, long-
haired dog that wasoriginally bred in Great
Britain.
shovelShovels are
used to dig.
siloA silo is a building
in which bulk food,
like wheat, is stored.
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tractorA tractor is a powerful
vehicle that can pull a
plow or other farm
tools.
wellA well is a deep hole
in the ground fromwhich you get water.
Flower-Related Words: Little Explorers Picture
Dictionary
bluebellBluebells are bell-
shaped flowers. bouquetA bouquet is a
bunch of flowers.
bulbA plant bulb wil sprout
into a new plant. Tulips
grow from bulbs.
California poppyThe California poppy is a
small, cup-shaped flower
that lives in dry areas.
carnationA carnation is a
flower; it can
be white, pink,
or red.
daffodil
The daffodil is ayellow flower that
blooms early in
the spring.
daisyThe daisy is a
pretty flower.
dandelionDandelions are weeds
with pretty yellowflowers that turn into
seed puff-balls.
flowerA 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-
notsForget-me-nots
are plants that
have beautiful
blue flowers.
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gardenPlants grow in a
garden.
greenhouseA greenhouse is a
building, usually
made out of glass,
in which people
grow plants. Some
flowers are grown
in greenhouses.
irisIrises are beautiful
flowers with long, thin,
flat leaves.lily
A lily is a funnel-shaped
flower.
nasturtium
Nasturtiums areplants with
bright, pretty
flowers and
round leaves.
orchidOrchids are
colorful flowers
that live in warm
areas.
poppyA poppy is a
delicate flower.
rootsThe 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 rootsgrow underground.
roseThe rose is a beautiful
flower with a sweet scent.seed
Seeds grow into
plants.
stemThe stem is the
part of a plant that
provides support
for the plant.
tulipThe tulip is a cup-
shaped flower.
Venus flytrap
The Venus flytrap is aplant that catches and
digests bugs.
violetsViolets are deep purple
flowers.
yuccaYucca is a
flowering plantwith stiff
leaves; it lives
in dry areas.
zinniaZinnias are pretty
flowers.
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Food-Related Words: Little Explorers Picture
Dictionary
almondAn almond is a
type of nut.
appleAn apple is a
juicy fruit that
grows on an apple
tree.
Appleseed, JohnnyJohnny 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 ofhis love for growing
apple trees.
artichokeThe artichoke is a spiny,
green vegetable.
avocadoThe avocado is an
oily, green fruit; it is
sometimes called the
alligator pear.
Avocados grow on
trees in warm areas.
bagelA bagel is a
chewy kind ofroll.
bakerA baker bakes
food in the oven,like breads, cakes,
and cookies.
banana
Bananas are a sweet,yellow fruit.
batterA 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 aresweet and delicious!
blackberryBlackberries are
dark-colored,edible berries
that grow on
prickly vines.
bowlYou can eat soup
or cereal in abowl.
breadBread is made from
flour and is baked in an
oven.
breakfastBreakfast is a meal thatis eaten in the morning.
broccoliBroccoli is a green
vegetable.
bubble gumYou can chew
bubble gum and
blow bubbles.
bunA bun is a sweet
roll.
butterButter is a rich spread
made from cream.
cakeCake is a sweet dessert.
candyCandy is very sweet.
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carrotA carrot is an
orange vegetablethat grows
underground.
cauliflowerCauliflower is a
white vegetable;
it is related tobroccoli.
celeryCelery is a crisp, green
vegetable.
cheeseCheese is a food made
from milk.
chefA chef cooks food.
cherriesCherries are a
sweet, tangy, red
fruit.
chocolateChocolate is a
tasty treat made
from cocoa beans
and sugar.
chopsticksChopsticks are eating
utensils used by many
people in Asia.
coffeeCoffee is a drink made
from roasted coffee
beans.
cookieCookies are small,
sweet, baked treats.
corkA cork is used as
a bottle stopper.
It is made fromtree bark.
cornCorn 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.
cornucopiaA 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 sweettreat that is spun from
sugar.
creamCream is the richest
part of milk. Butter
and ice cream aremade from cream.
cucumberCucumber is a
cool, crisp
vegetable that isgood in salad.
cuisineA cuisine is a
style of preparing
food.
cupboard
Things are stored incupboards.
cupYou can drink from a
cup.
cupcakeA cupcake is a tiny
cake.
dessertDesserts are
sweet treats.
dietA balanced diet is
good for you.
dinnerDinner is a meal that is
eaten in the evening.
dishWe eat food on a dish.
doughnutDoughnuts are sweet
and have a hole in
their middle.
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drinkPeople need to
drink water
every day.
egg cartonAn egg carton
holds eggs and
keep them frombreaking.
eatWe eat when we are
hungry.
eggMany animals hatch
from eggs. Dinosaurs
hatched from eggs.
People eat a lot ofchicken eggs.
eggplantAn eggplant is a
purple vegetable.
flourFlour is ground
up grain (like
wheat). Bread is
made from flour.
foodWe eat food to
get energy and to
grow.
food pyramidThe food pyramid is a
diagram that lets you
know the US
government's
recommended diet.
food webThe food web (or food
chain) is all of the
interactions between
predators and prey in
which plants and
animals obtain food.
forkForks are used for
eating solid food.
freezerA freezer keeps
things icy.
fruitFruit is the part of
some plants that
contains the
seeds. Apples,
strawberries,
oranges, and
bananas are fruit.
frying panYou can cook food in a
frying pan.
gingerbreadGingerbread is a spicy
cookie. Gingerbread
men and gingerbread
women are cookies
shaped like little people.
glassWe drink out of
glasses.
grapefruitGrapefruits are a
type of citrus
fruit that
sometime squirt
you when you
eat them.
grapesGrapes are
delicious fruit that
grow on vines.grater
A grater is a tool used
to cut food into tinypieces.
green beanA green bean is a long,
thin, green vegetable. It
is pod that containsbean seeds. It is also
called a string bean.
hamHam is a type of
meat that comes
from the top part of a
pig's leg.
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hamburgerA hamburger is a
cooked patty of
ground beef,
usually served ina bun.
honeyHoney is a sweet
substance made
by bees.
hot dogA hot dog is a type of
cooked meat in the
shape of a sausage; it is
usually served in a long
bun.
hungryWhen you're hungry,
you want to eat somefood.
iceIce is frozen water.
ice creamIce cream is
cold, creamy,
and sweet treat.
ice cream coneAn ice cream
cone is nice to eat
on a hot summer
day.
iced teaIced tea is a cold drink.
jamJam is a spread made
from fruit.
jellyJelly is a spread
made from fruit
juice.
jellybeansJellybeans are
colorful and
sweet.
jugA jug holds a
liquid, like water.
juiceJuice is pressed from
fruit or vegetables.
kettleA kettle is a pot in
which you boil water.
kitchenPeople prepare and
store food in a
kitchen.
kiwiThe kiwi is a tangy fruit
that grows in warm areas.
knifeYou can cut things with a
knife.ladle
A ladle is a large spoon used toserve soup and gravy.
lemonA lemon is a sour, yellow fruit.
lemonadeLemonade is a drink made
from water, lemon juice, and
sugar.
lettuce
Lettuce is a leafyvegetable that is
good in salads.
licoriceLicorice is a type
of candy.
lime
A lime is a sour, greencitrus fruit.
lollipopA lollipop is candy on a
stick.
lunchLunch is a meal
eaten in the middle
of the day.
lunch boxSome people
carry their lunchin a lunch box.
macaroni
Macaroni is atube-shaped
noodle.
meal
Breakfast, lunch, anddinner are meals.
measuring cupA measuring cup is
useful in baking andcooking.
meatMeat is a type of
food that comesfrom animals. Some
types of meat are
beef and ham.
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melonMelons are fruits
that have a rind.
microwave
ovenMicrowave ovens
heat up foodquickly.
milkMilk comes from cows
and other mammals.
muffinMuffins are small,
baked goods made from
a batter.
mugA mug is a large
cup.
mushroomMushrooms are
fast-growing
fungi. They grow
in dark, damp
places.
napkinAfter you eat, you
can clean your
face with a
napkin.
nectarineA nectarine is a sweet,
juicy fruit with smooth
skin; it is related to the
peach.
noodlesNoodles are flat strips
of pasta. Noodles were
invented in China.
nutA nut is a dry seed
or fruit with a hard
shell.
oatmealOatmeal is a
cereal.
oilOil is a greasy
liquid.
oliveAn olive is an oily fruit
that grows on an
evergreen tree.
omeletAn omelet is a dish
made from eggs.
omnivoreAn omnivore is an
animal that eats
plants and meat.
People areomnivores
onionOnions are sharp
tastingvegetables.
orangeOranges are
sweet, juicy fruit.
orange juiceOrange juice is made
from oranges.
ovenOvens get very hot. You
can bake food in anoven.
oven mittAn oven mitt
protects your hand
when you put things
in or out of an oven.
oysterThe oyster is a
soft-bodiedmarine animal
that is protected
by two hard
shells.
panYou can cook
food in a pan.
paper plate
A paper plate is adisposable plate that is
made out of paper.
People use paper plates
at picnics.
pastaPasta is a type of food
made from flour.Spaghetti and macaroni
are types of pasta.
peachPeaches are sweet,
juicy fruit with fuzzy
skin.
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peanutPeanuts grow
undergound; they are
a type of legume.
pearThe pear is a
sweet fruit with a
thin skin.
pea podPeas grow in pea
pods.
peasPeas are small, round
vegetables.
pepperPepper is a spice that
many people use to
season their food.
pepperA pepper is a sharp-
tasting, hollow
vegetable. Peppers can
be red, green, yellow,
and orange.
pickleA pickle is a
cucumber that is
preserved in brine.
pieA pie is a dessert
that is made with
fruit and has a crust.
pitcherA pitcher is a
container for pouring
liquids.
pizzaPizza is made of
dough that is covered
with tomato sauce
and cheese; it is
baked in an oven.
plateA plate is a flat dish
on which we put food.
plumA plum is a sweet,
juicy, purple fruit.
podPeas grow in pea
pods.
popsicleA popsicles is a
sweet, frozen treat on
a stick.
potPeople cook food in
pots.
potatoPotatoes are starchy
vegetables that grow
undergound.
pretzelPretzels are salty,
knotted snacks.
pruneA prune is a dried
plum.
pumpkinThe pumpkin is a
large, orange
vegetable that grows
on a vine.
pumpkin piePumpkin pie is a
dessert made from
pumpkins.
radishA radish is a sharp-
tasting vegetable that
grows underground.
raisinRaisins are dried
grapes.
raspberryRaspberries are a
type of edible berry
that grows on a
prickly vine.
recipeA recipe is a set of
instructions for
making a type of
food.
refrigeratorA refrigerator is a
machine that keeps
food cold.
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riceRice is a food. It is a
grain that grows inwarm, wet soil. Rice is
an important food in
much of Asia.
rollA roll is a small
piece of bakeddough.
rolling pinA rolling pin is used
to roll out dough.
saladA salad is a type of
food that is usually
made with lettuce
and other vegetables.
salamiSalami is a type of
salty, spicy meat
product, usuallymade from beef
and/or pork.
saltSalt is an importantcrystalline mineral
that we use to season
our food.
sandwich
A sandwich ischeese,
peanutbutter,
meat, or another
filling between
two slices of
bread.
sausageSausage is a type ofmeat.
sliceWhen something is
sliced, thin pieces are
cut from it.
soupSoup is a type of
food. Vegetable soup
and chicken soup are
two kinds of soup.
spatulaA spatula is a tool that
has a wide, flat end.
spoonA spoon is usedfor eating food
like soup and
cereal.
squashSquash grows in warm
weather.
steakSteak is a slice of meat.
stoveYou can cook food on a
stove.
strawberryThe strawberry is a
sweet, red fruit.
string beanA string bean is a
long, thin, green
vegetable. It is
pod that contains
bean seeds. It is
also called a green
bean.
sugarSugar is a sweet
food.
sunflowerA sunflower is a
plant that turns to
face the sun.
teaTea is a drink that is
brewed from tea
leaves.
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teapotYou can brew tea in a
teapot.
toasterA toaster is a
machine that heats
up slices of bread,
making toast.
tomatoTomatoes are soft
and tangy; they
grow on vines.
tunaThe tuna is a very
large, bony fish that
lives in the ocean.
People eat a lot of
tuna.
turkey
Turkeys are largebirds that nest on the
ground.
utensilsUtensils are tools used
in the kitchen, like
knives, forks, andspoons.
vegetable
Vegetables arevery good for you.
vinegarVinegar is a sour
liquid that is used toflavor or preserve
foods.
walnutA walnut is an edible
nut from the walnut
tree.
waterWater 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 bottleA water bottle holds
water.
watermelonWatermelon is a
large, delicious,red fruit with a
thick green rind.
wheatWheat is a grain.
Flour is made from
ground-up wheat.
whiskA whisk is used to
beat eggs or batter.
wokA wok is a cookingpot used in Asia.
yamYams are sweet
vegetables that growunderground.
yogurtYogurt is a dairyfood made from
milk.
yolkThe yolk of an egg
is yellow and
contains stored foodfor a bird or reptile
before it hatches.
zucchiniZucchini is a type of
squash.
Furniture Words
armchairAn armchair is a
chair with arms.bed
People sleep in beds.
benchA few people can sit
on a bench.
bookcaseBooks are stored in
bookcases.
chair
A chair is apiece of
furniture that
people sit on.
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couchA couch is a big, soft
piece of furniture
that many people can
sit on.
cradleA cradle is a small bed
for a baby.
cupboardThings are stored in
cupboards.
dresserA dresser is a piece
of furniture in which
you can store things.
footstoolA footstool is a
small piece of
furniture.
furnitureTables, chairs, sofas,
and beds are
furniture.
grandfather clockA grandfather clock is
a large, free-standingpendulum clock.
shelfA shelf is a small
platform on which
things can be placed.
sofaA sofa is a large, soft
piece of furniture
that many people can
sit on.
stoolA stool is a seat
with neither
arms nor a back.
tableA table is a piece of
furniture with a flat
top and legs.
Geology-Related Words
atomEverything is
made up of tiny
atoms.
crystalCrystals are solids
whose atoms form
a very regular
pattern.
diamondA diamond is a very
hard, shiny jewel.
emeraldAn emerald is a hard,
shiny, deep green
jewel.
gemGems sparkle and
shine.
geyserA geyser is a
natural hot spring
that occasionally
sprays water and
steam above the
ground.
geologyGeology is the
study of the Earth's
structure, including
rocks and minerals.
glacierA glacier is a large,
slowly-moving river
of ice.
goldGold is a precious
metal. Coins and
jewelry are made from
gold. The Sacajawea US
dollar coin above looks
like gold.
graniteGranite is a common
type of igneous rock.
Granite is formed in a
slow cooling process.
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igneous rockWhen molten rock
cools, igneous
rock is formed.
impact craterImpact craters are
the remains of
collisions between
an asteroid or
meteorite and the
Earth.
ironIron is a common
metal that is used for
many things, like traintracks, pots, and
pipes.
lavaLava is molten rock. It
comes out of eruptingvolcanoes.
limestoneLimestone is a type of
sedimentary rock that
is made of the
skeletons of tiny
microorganisms.
magnetA magnet attractsthings made of
iron.
marbleMarble is a
beautiful
metamorphic rock.
metalA metal is an element
that has a crystallinestructure when it is solid
form. Many metals are
shiny and many conduct
electricity. Some metals
include iron, copper,
silver, and gold.
metamorphic rock
Metamorphic rocksare compacted by
pressure and heat from
deep inside the earth.
mineralA mineral is a naturally-
occurring solid whose
molecules form a regularpattern (usually forming
crystals). Some common
minerals include quartz,
salt, diamond, and
feldspar.
pebbleA pebble is a
small, smooth
stone.
quartzQuartz is a
common crystalline
mineral.
rockA rock is a stone. The
Earth's crust is made
of rock.
rubyA ruby is a hard,
shiny, red jewel.
saltSalt is an important
crystalline mineral
that we use to season
our food.
sandSand is a loose
material
composed of fine
debris of rock and
mineral particles.
sedimentaryrock
Sedimentary rock
is rock that has
formed from
sediment and is
where most fossils
are found.
silverSilver is a valuable
metal; it is also the
shiniest metal. Some
coins and jewelry are
made from silver.
soilPlants grow in soil.
solidA solid is a matter inwhich the molecules
are very close together
and cannot move
around. Ice, quartz,
and diamonds are
solids.
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stone
A stone is a rock.streak
A streak is a long
mark or stripe of
color.
tsunamiA tsunami is a rare,
giant series of waves
caused by an
underwater
earthquake or other
large-scale,
underwater
disturbance.
volcanoA 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.
waterWater is a liquid that
we drink and use to
wash. Water coversover two thirds of the
surface of the Earth,
and much of our body
is made of water.
wellA well is a deep
hole in the ground
from which you
get water.
House-Related Words
armchairAn armchair is a
chair with arms.
bathtubYou take a bath in a
bathtub.bed
People sleep in beds.
benchA few people can sit on
a bench.
bookcaseBooks are stored
in bookcases.
brickThis fireplace is
made out of bricks.
broomYou can sweep the
floor with a broom.
can openerA can opener is a
device that opens
cans.
carpetA carpet is a floorcovering made of
woven yarn or thick
fabric.
chairA chair is a pieceof furniture that
people sit on.
chimneyA chimney is a
structure in which
you can build a
fire.
chinaChina is well-made
pottery that was first
made in China.
clothespinClothespins are used
to hang wet laundry
on a clothes line to
dry.
couchA couch is a big, softpiece of furniture that
many people can sit on.
cradleA cradle is a small
bed for a baby.
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cuckoo clockA cuckoo clock
has a mechanical
bird that sings
every hour.
cupboardThings are stored in
cupboards.
curtainsCurtains are cloth
hung on and around a
window.
doorYou can go in and out
through a door.
drapesDrapes are cloth
hung on and
around a window.
dresserA dresser is a piece
of furniture in
which you can
store things.
fanA fan is a machine
that makes a breeze.
faucetYou can turn water
flo