Unit 6: Away We GrowTheme 11: Animals Grow and Change

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hatch – to break out of an egg

The chicks will hatch in a few weeks.

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appearance – how something looks

Some animals can change their appearance.

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occur – when something happens

A full moon will occur tonight.

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mammal – an animal that has hair or fur and feeds their babies milk

Mammals can live on land and in the ocean.

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reptile – an animal that usually has scales or rough skin

Some people are scared of reptiles.

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young – babies that an adult animal can have

The protective mother kept her young close to her.

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