| national |
When something is national, it has to do with the whole country, not just one part of it. [2 definitions] |
| Native American |
A Native American is someone who is related to people who came to live in North America and South America a very long time ago, before the people from Europe began to arrive on these continents. Native Americans are also sometimes called American Indians. Native Americans live in many parts of North and South America. |
| natural |
When something is natural, it has to do with nature or is part of the way nature works. When we talk about natural things, we are usually talking about things that are not made by humans. [3 definitions] |
| naturalist |
A naturalist is a person who studies things in nature, especially plants and animals. |
| nature |
Nature is everything in the world not made by people. Animals, plants, water, and air are parts of nature. [2 definitions] |
| Nauru |
Nauru is an island country in the Pacific Ocean. Nauru is one of the smallest countries in the world. Mining has been the most important way of making a living in Nauru. There is little land for farming on the island, so most food comes from other countries. People fish in the ocean, though, so there is fresh fish to eat. |
| near |
When something is near something else, it is close to it. If you live near your school, you can probably walk there. If you live near the ocean, you can probably go to the beach often. [2 definitions] |
| neat |
A neat room is clean and in order. A neat person is someone who likes things to be clean and in order. |
| Nebraska |
Nebraska is one of the fifty states that make up the United States of America. A short way to write Nebraska is NE. |
| necessary |
When something is necessary, it means that you must do it or have it. Water is a necessary thing for life. All humans, plants, and, animals need water to live. |
| neck |
Your neck is the part of your body that connects your head with the rest of your body. [2 definitions] |
| necklace |
A necklace is jewelry that you wear around your neck. |
| need |
When you need something, you have to have it. It is something that is very important or necessary for you. Water and food are things that all people need. [3 definitions] |
| needle |
A needle is a very narrow stick of metal that has a hole at one end and a sharp point at the other. A needle is used for sewing. When you sew, thread goes through the hole in the needle, and the needle goes in and out of your cloth pulling the thread. [3 definitions] |
| neighbor |
A neighbor is a person who lives close to you. [2 definitions] |
| neighborhood |
Your neighborhood is the area of your town or city that you live in. Your neighborhood is made up of the buildings, streets, and people that are around you every day. |
| neither |
Let's say someone asks you if you want to drink tea or coffee, and you say "Neither." This means that you don't want to drink tea or coffee. Let's say that neither you nor your brother wants to have a snake for a pet. This means that not you or your brother wants one. |
| Nepal |
Nepal is a country in Asia. It lies between India and China. Some of the earth's highest mountains are in the northern part of Nepal. They are part of the mountain range called the Himalayas. The middle part of Nepal is covered with forests. In the southern part of Nepal, there are low hills and plains where the climate is warm and people do farming. Because Nepal has such different types of land and climate, it has many different types of animals, especially birds. |
| nephew |
If you are a boy and you have an uncle or aunt, then you are their nephew. When everyone in your family grows up, maybe your brother or sister will have children. Those children will be your nephews and nieces. |
| Neptune |
Neptune is a large, round object out in space. Like Earth, it is a planet that goes around the sun. Neptune is very far from the sun, though, and it is very, very cold. It is also a very windy planet and can have big storms that last for years! |
| nervous |
When something makes you feel nervous, it makes you worry a little that something bad could happen. People do different things when they are nervous. Some people walk around a room many times. Some people tap their fingers very fast. Some people get a bad feeling in their stomachs. When you are nervous, you are not calm and relaxed. |