The ocean has some amazing animals! The blue whale is the biggest animal ever. Learn about giant whales and fast fish in the sea!
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A very big area of salt water on Earth
“The ocean is very big and blue.”
The most big of all
“The elephant is the biggest land animal.”
Moving very quickly
“The car is very fast on the road.”
To get bigger over time
“The plant will grow in the sun.”
The part inside your body that pumps blood
“Your heart beats all day and night.”
Having many bright colors
“The bird has colorful red and blue wings.”
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The ocean is full of big animals! The blue whale is very special. It is the biggest animal ever. It can grow very, very long. Its heart is as big as a car!
Some ocean animals are super fast. The sailfish swims very fast in water. It is the fastest fish! Whale sharks are big but slow. They eat only tiny food.
The ocean has so many wonders. Big coral reefs grow under the water. Many colorful fish live there. The sea is an amazing place. We love to learn about it!
Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.
What is the biggest animal ever?
How big is a blue whale's heart?
What is the fastest fish?
What do whale sharks eat?
Answer these comprehension questions about the article.
What is the biggest animal in the ocean?
How big is a blue whale's heart?
What is the fastest fish in the ocean?
Where do colorful fish live?
What do whale sharks eat?
Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.
What is your favorite ocean animal?
Would you like to swim in the ocean?
Can you think of a big animal on land?
What color fish would you like to see?
If you were a fish, where would you swim?
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