Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi wrote many songs. He lived in Italy. He loved to make music. His songs are still heard today. People all over the world love them. Do you like to sing?
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Glenn Gould
Glenn Gould was a great piano player. He played music from long ago. He loved to record songs in a studio. This helped him share his music with everyone. He was a very special artist. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGoethe's Faust
Faust is a very famous play. It tells a big story. A man makes a deal with the devil. It has many parts. Many people love to read it. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGo (game)
Go is a game for two people. You use black and white stones. You place them on a board. You try to win more space. It is a very old game. Do you want to play Go?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGolf
Golf is a fun game. You hit a ball with a club. The ball goes into a small hole. You want to use very few hits. It is fun to play outside. Do you like to hit balls?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGothic architecture
Some buildings look very tall. They have pointy tops. They use bright glass windows. These windows let in light. People built them a long time ago. They are very beautiful. Do you like tall buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGothic art
People made beautiful art long ago. They used bright glass in windows. They painted on walls and in books. This art shows stories of life. It looks very pretty. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGotthold Ephraim Lessing
Lessing was a man who loved stories. He wrote many plays for the stage. He also wrote about art. He wanted people to think for themselves. This helped many people learn. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGraffiti
People make art on walls. It can be drawings. It can be writing. People have done this for a long time. It helps people share their ideas. Do you like bright colors on walls?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGraphic design
Designers use pictures to talk. They use colors and words. They make signs and books. This helps us learn things. It can even help us find our way. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreat Sphinx of Giza
It is a huge stone statue. It has a man's head. It has a lion's body. It sits in the sand. People love to see it. Do you want to visit it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGregorian chant
People sing special songs in church. These songs have no drums. They are just voices. People sing them together. It is a very old way to pray. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGregory Peck
Gregory Peck was a famous movie star. He acted in many films. He was very good at his job. People loved watching him on screen. He even won a big prize for acting. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreta Garbo
Greta Garbo was a famous movie star. She lived in Sweden and America. She acted in many big films. People loved watching her on screen. She was very good at her job. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrimms' Fairy Tales
Two brothers wrote many stories. They collected tales from people. These stories are for kids. They tell of magic and wonder. The books are very famous. Do you like fairy tales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuernica (Picasso)
This is a very big painting. It uses black, white, and grey. It shows a town that was hurt. It helps us feel for people. It is a very famous work. Can you see the bull?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuillaume de Machaut
Guillaume de Machaut was a man who made music. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many songs and poems. His songs were for kings and queens. People still love his work today. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuillaume Du Fay
Du Fay was a great music maker. He wrote many songs. He traveled to many far places. His music was very special. People loved to hear it. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuitar
A guitar makes music. It has many strings. You can pluck the strings with your fingers. You can also use a small pick. It can be loud or soft. It is fun to play. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGulliver's Travels
This is a famous story. A man travels to far lands. He meets tiny people. He also meets giants. The story is very fun to read. Do you like stories about travel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGustave Courbet
Gustave Courbet was a painter. He painted real things. He painted people at work. He painted the world he saw. His art helps us see real life. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGustave Flaubert
Gustave Flaubert was a man who wrote books. He lived in France a long time ago. He worked very hard to find the best words. He wanted his stories to be just right. His books are still read today. Do you like to read…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt was a famous painter. He lived in a place called Austria. He used bright gold in his art. His work looks very pretty. Do you like gold art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGustav Mahler
Gustav Mahler loved music. He played the piano. He also led big groups of players. His songs are very grand. Many people listen to them now. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuy de Maupassant
Guy de Maupassant was a writer. He lived in France. He wrote many short stories. People love his books today. His stories are very famous. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGyörgy Ligeti
György Ligeti made new music. He wrote songs for many tools. Some sounds were like machines. His music was in movies, too. People loved his new ideas. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHafez
Hafez was a famous poet. He lived a long time ago. His poems are in many homes. People love to read them. They even use them to tell the future. Do you like poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHaiku
Haiku is a short poem. It comes from Japan. It is very small. People write about nature. It can be about the seasons. It is fun to read. Do you want to try one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHandicraft
People make things with their hands. They use skill to make art. They use clay or wood. It can be a gift. It shows love. Do you like to make things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen wrote many stories. He wrote tales about magic. Some stories are about mermaids. Others are about tiny people. People all over the world love them. Do you like fairy tales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHans Holbein the Younger
Hans was a great painter. He painted many people. He made art for kings. His art looks very real. People still love his work today. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHan Yu
Han Yu was a great writer. He lived in China long ago. He wrote many clear stories. His words help us learn. He was a very smart teacher. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHarmonica
A harmonica is a small instrument. You blow air into it. You can also suck air in. This makes a happy sound. People play it in many songs. It is fun to hear! Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHarmony
Harmony is when sounds join together. It makes new music. Some sounds feel sweet and nice. Other sounds can feel tense. We like a good mix of both. It sounds very beautiful. Do you like to sing with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHarp
A harp is a musical tool. It has many strings. You pluck them with your fingers. It makes a pretty sound. People play it for fun. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHarpsichord
A harpsichord is a musical tool. It has many keys. You press a key to make a sound. Small pieces pluck the strings inside. It sounds very bright. People love to play it. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHarry Potter
Harry Potter is a book series. It tells a story about magic. A boy named Harry goes to a school for wizards. He has two good friends. They go on big adventures together. Do you like magic stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHaruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami is a writer. He writes many books. People all over the world read them. He likes to run long races, too. His stories can feel like dreams. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki makes movies with drawings. He makes many bright films. He started a famous studio. His stories are loved by many. He tells tales about nature. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHeavy metal music
Metal is a type of loud music. It uses loud guitars. It has a strong beat. The music feels very powerful. It can be fast or slow. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHector Berlioz
Hector Berlioz made music. He lived in France. He wrote songs for many instruments. His music was very special. People loved to hear him lead an orchestra. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHeinrich Heine
Heinrich Heine was a famous writer. He wrote many poems. People even set his words to music. His books were very popular. He had many big ideas. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHellenistic art
People made many kinds of art. They made stone statues. Some statues show big feelings. They also built large cities. Some houses had pretty floor art. It was a busy time. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHello Kitty
Hello Kitty is a white cat. She wears a red bow. She lives in a big city. She loves to bake cookies. She is a good friend. Do you like cute things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHenri Cartier-Bresson
Henri was a man who loved pictures. He used a small camera. He took photos of people in the street. He liked to catch a quick moment. These pictures tell a story. Do you like taking photos too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHenri Matisse
Henri Matisse was a great artist. He loved to use bright colors. He also made art with cut paper. His art is very special to see. Do you like bright colors too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHenri Rousseau
Henri Rousseau was a painter. He painted bright jungle scenes. He never saw a real jungle. He used books and plants to help. His art is very special. Many people love his work now. Do you like jungle art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHenry James
Henry James was a writer. He wrote many books. He lived in many places. He loved to read. His stories are very famous. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article