A is for Algae, green and slimy,
Make the pond slippery, but fishes find it yummy.
B is for Bones, holding us up so tall,
Without them, dear kids, we’d surely fall.
C is for Cells, they’re in you and me,
Tiny bodies working, although you can’t see.
D is for Dinosaur, now found only in books,
With giant teeth and scary looks.
E is for Environment, what we should respect,
From the air to the sea, every aspect we should protect.
F is for Flower, blooming under the sun’s power,
Providing bees with nectar, every hour.
G is for Germs, which we can’t see,
Washing hands keeps us germ-free.
H is for Heart, it keeps our blood flowing,
Pumping away, our bodies growing.
I is for Ice, cold and fun,
Water’s solid form, melts under the sun.
J is for Jellyfish, floating in the sea,
No blood, no heart, a special mystery.
K is for Kelp, where funny fish reside,
Against the ocean’s waves and tide.
L is for Lifecycle, a journey so grand,
From birth, growth and then the old-land.
M is for Marsh, where tall reeds sway,
Here, frogs, birds and insects frolic and play.
N is for Nutrients, that our bodies need,
On fruits, veggies, and grains we feed.
O is for Organism, it could be big or small,
From an elephant to a germ, we have to study them all.
P is for Pollen, carried by bees,
A vital part in making trees.
Q is for Quicksand, it sinks, not floats,
Stay safe, little ones, use your science notes!
R is for Rainbow, a wonder to see,
A magic trick by light and biology.
S is for Seeds, buried in the ground,
With sun and rain, a new plant is found.
T is for Teeth, that help to chew,
Remember, always brush, it’s healthy too!
U is for UV, the sun’s special light,
Protecting your skin is always right.
V is for Virus, so tiny and slight,
A sick day in bed if it gives a bite.
W is for Water, clear and pure,
Quenching every creature’s thirst, that’s for sure!
X is for X chromosomes, they’re in you and in me,
Helping us grow strong and tall, like a mighty tree.
Y is for Yeast, it makes bread rise high,
Look at your breakfast, do you see it, oh my?
Z is for Zygote, where life does start,
It’s beautiful biology, who are we, at heart!
Credits
Ririro is the in-house creative voice behind Ririro.com, crafting original poems and stories designed to make learning fun and accessible for young readers. Biology ABC was written to introduce foundational science vocabulary through rhyme, turning everything from UV rays to zygotes into memorable, child-friendly discoveries.
