| Kalahari Desert |
The Kalahari Desert is a very dry and sandy area of southern Africa. It covers a large area of the country of Botswana and also parts of Namibia and South Africa. The Kalahari Desert is home to lions, giraffes, baboons, zebras, wild dogs, and many other animals. Of course, people live in some parts of the desert too. |
| kangaroo |
A kangaroo is a large mammal that can jump very far. It has short front legs, powerful back legs, and a strong tail. It also has long pointed ears. Kangaroos live in the country of Australia. A female kangaroo has a pouch in its belly, where she carries her baby for a few months after it is born. |
| Kansas |
Kansas is one of the fifty states that make up the United States of America. A short way to write Kansas is KS. |
| kayak |
A kayak is a small boat that is pointed at both ends and is made for one person. [2 definitions] |
| Kazakhstan |
Kazakhstan is a country in Asia. Some of its neighbors are Russia, China, and Uzbekistan. Kazakhstan is a very large country with high mountains, flat lands, and deserts. Many people in Kazakhstan make a living by growing grain, raising cattle, or mining. |
| keep |
When you keep something, you don't throw it away or give it away. Some things that people often keep are love letters and valentines! [4 definitions] |
| keep track of |
When you keep track of something, you watch it and keep a record of its condition or how it is changing. |
| Kentucky |
Kentucky is one of the fifty states that make up the United States of America. A short way to write Kentucky is KY. |
| Kenya |
Kenya is a country in Africa. It lies on the coast of the Indian Ocean. Some of its neighbors are Ethiopia and Tanzania. Kenya has a warm climate. It has both plains and mountains. Much of the world's coffee and tea is grown in Kenya. Kenya is also famous for its large parks. People from all over the world come to see the animals that live there. Kenya is home to lions, giraffes, zebras, elephants, buffaloes, and many other animals. |
| ketchup |
Ketchup is a thick, red sauce that people often eat with meat or potatoes. Ketchup is made with tomatoes, salt, sugar, and spices. |
| kettle |
A metal pot used to boil water for hot drinks is called a kettle. Sometimes it is also called a tea kettle. This kind of kettle has a spout, or opening, to pour the water through. As the water begins to boil in a kettle, steam comes through the spout and usually makes a whistling sound. When you hear the whistle, you know the water is boiling and ready to pour. [2 definitions] |
| key1 |
A key is a small piece of metal that is a cut in a special way. It is used to open or close a lock. People use keys to lock their doors, their cars, and other things that they want to keep safe. [2 definitions] |
| keyboard |
A keyboard is something you use when you type on a computer or play an instrument like a piano. A keyboard is made up of things called keys that you push down with your fingers to type a letter or play a note. On a piano, some of the keys are black, and some are white. |
| kick |
When you kick something, you hit it with your foot. [2 definitions] |
| kid1 |
Kid is another word for child. We use the word kid instead of child when we are speaking in a relaxed way with people we know. [2 definitions] |
| kid2 |
When you are kidding, you say something that is not true just to make a joke. [2 definitions] |
| kill1 |
When a cat kills a bird, it means that the cat causes the bird to die. |
| kind1 |
When you are kind, you care about others, and you act in a good and gentle way toward them. |
| kind2 |
A kind is a type or sort. When you look for a certain kind of plant, you look for a certain type of plant. |
| kindergarten |
Kindergarten is a class for very young children. In kindergarten, children learn things like letters, numbers, and shapes. They also learn how to act in school and play with other children. |
| king |
A king is a ruler of a country and sometimes wears a crown. When a boy or man becomes king of a country, he usually stays the king for the rest of his life. The people of a country do not choose who will be their king. A man can become king only if his father or someone else in his family was a ruler before him. |