Children's Picture Dictionary | Words that start with S

Sheds are usually found in backyards or on farms for storing tools, machinery or just things the owner isn't using. Sheds are not meant to live in, and often don't have windows or more than a dirt floor. Sheds are usually made out of wood or metal.

Sheep are closely related to goats. People keep sheep for their wool and their meat. Every year the wool must be cut off the sheep so it can be used to make clothes - people who do this are called shearers.

Male sheep are called rams, female sheep are called ewes and baby sheep are called lambs. Rams grow big, curled horns as they get older.

A shell is the hard outside coating found on many animals. Snails have shells that form a spiral that was built up as the snail grew bigger. crabs and turtles have a hard shell that perfectly fits the animal inside. Most animals that have shells can hide inside them if they are scared.

A shoe is a piece of clothing that is worn on your feet. Shoes come in all different styles. There are four different kinds of shoe shown in the picture.

Your shoulder is the joint between your arm and your body. People sometimes tap you on the shoulder to get your attention.