Words that start with A

A plane is a vehicle powered by an engine that flies through the air. A plane without engines is called a glider. Planes can be so small they only fit one or two people, right up to very big passenger planes that can carry hundreds of people and their luggage.

Aliens are creatures from other planets. No-one has yet proven that aliens exist, or that there is life at all anywhere other than Earth. There are a lot of other planets in the universe, so it is very likely that there are a lot of aliens out there, just we haven't found them yet.

An alligator is a very large reptile, found in China and America. They are related to crocodiles but are generally darker in colour and have a broader snout. Alligators live in fresh water.

Anger is a strong feeling of displeasure. People often get angry when they don't get their way, or when someone disagrees with them. The person in the picture is angry.

Your ankle is the joint between your foot and your leg. You can feel quite a bump on the side of your ankles.