Read about visual art, music, literature, performance and the people who create them. Choose an article below; its reading controls let you move between the available levels.
P. L. Travers was a writer. She wrote books about a nanny. Her books are called Mary Poppins. Many people love these stories. They make us feel magic. Do you like magic stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStories can show us what is right. Good people get good things. Bad people get what they deserve. This helps us learn to be kind. It makes a story feel fair. Do you like stories that end well?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePoetics is how we make stories. It looks at how words work. It helps us make new things. This helps us love books. We can learn to write well. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArtists make art with tiny dots. They use many bright colors. Your eyes mix the dots together. It makes a big picture. It is fun to look at. Can you see the dots?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can play a game on a phone. It helps you find tiny creatures. You walk outside to find them. You can catch them with a ball. It is fun to play with friends. Do you want to go outside and play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can play a game with small creatures. These creatures are called Pokémon. You catch them and help them grow. You can even trade with friends. It is fun to play together. Do you want to catch them all?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can play with cards. They have many small pictures. You use them to battle. You act like a trainer. It is fun to collect them. Do you like these cards?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePokémon is a fun show. It is about a boy and his friends. They travel to meet many creatures. They go on big adventures. You can watch them on TV. Do you like to see new friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePola Negri was a famous star. She acted in many movies. She lived in many lands. She was a very big star in Hollywood. People loved to watch her. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople dance on a tall pole. They spin and climb high. It makes your body very strong. It is fun to do. Do you like to spin?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome stories are about police work. They show how officers solve crimes. They look for clues to find the truth. These stories can be books or on TV. They help us see how police work. Do you like mystery stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in Poland love to write. They write many books. Some stories are very old. Writing helps them share ideas. It is a way to be free. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA political cartoon is a funny drawing. It shows famous people in a silly way. The artist uses the drawing to share an idea. It helps us see what is happening. It can make us laugh or think. Do you like to draw funny…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome stories talk about how people live. They tell us about rules and leaders. These books can show us a new world. They help us think about what is fair. It is a way to share big ideas. Do you like stories about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePolka is a fun dance. It has a fast beat. You can jump and turn. People dance it together. It makes people feel happy. Do you want to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a large painting. It shows people in old Rome. Some people use their thumbs to show a sign. We do not know the real sign. It is a very famous work of art. Do you like to look at art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Polygnotus made art. He painted big pictures on walls. He did this to be kind. His art showed people and land. It was very beautiful to see. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePolykleitos was a man who made art. He lived a long time ago. He made statues of strong men. He used math to make them look just right. His art was very special. Do you like statues?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are special songs for a big group of players. They use loud drums and bright horns. Many people play them at school graduations. The music makes big days feel grand. It is very fun to hear. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePong is a fun game. It looks like a game of ping-pong. You hit a ball back and forth. You can play with a friend. It was a very big hit! Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePontormo was a man who painted. He lived a long time ago. His art has bright colors. The people in his art look like they float. This makes his work special. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePontus was a man who wrote poems. He lived in France a long time ago. He loved to write with new words. His poems helped many people. He was a very smart man. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePopeye is a famous sailor. He is in many comics. He eats spinach to get strong. This helps him win. He is a fun friend. Do you like spinach too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a fast kind of music. It uses loud drums and guitars. The songs have catchy tunes. It is fun to hear. People love to sing along. Do you like fast songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a fun kind of music. It sounds like rock and roll. It has a bright and happy beat. People love to sing along. It makes us want to dance. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people love popular music. It is music for everyone. You can sing the songs too. It can be on the radio. It can be on a record. Music brings us together. Do you like to sing along?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA porch is a space in front of a door. It can be a small spot. It can also be a big area. People use it to sit and rest. It keeps you dry from the rain. Do you like to sit outside?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePorgy and Bess is a grand show. It has many songs. People sing and act on a stage. It tells a story about friends. It is very famous today. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePortal is a fun game. You use a special tool. It makes blue and orange holes. You can move through them. This helps you solve puzzles. It is a very great game. Do you like puzzles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePortishead is a band. They make music. They use drums and guitars. They also use sounds from old records. Their music can sound like a movie. It is very special. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It was written long ago. It tells a funny story. Many people liked the book. It was very well known. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are tiny paintings of people. They are very small. People give them as gifts. You can wear them in a locket. They help you stay close to family. Do you like small art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a bright painting. It uses real gold. The woman sits in a gold chair. A man made it for his wife. It was lost for a long time. Now it is in a museum. Do you like gold?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big painting. It shows a blue pool. One man swims under the water. Another man looks down at him. The artist loved to paint this. Do you like to swim?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous painting. It shows a kind doctor. He sits at a red table. He looks very tired. The artist was a man named Van Gogh. He made this for a friend. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a large painting. It shows a woman in a black dress. Her skin looks very pale. The artist used many colors to make it. He thought it was his best work. Do you like the dark dress?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA portrait is a picture of a person. It shows what they are like. We use lights to make them look good. It is a fun way to remember people. Do you like to take pictures?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in Portugal build many things. They make big stone walls. Some buildings have pretty arches. These styles come from long ago. It is fun to see them. Do you like old buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople write many books in Portugal. They write songs and stories. Some stories are about kings. Some songs are about love. These books are very special. They help us learn. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome art uses many old styles. It mixes things together. Artists use words and videos too. This art can be funny. It makes us think in new ways. Do you like art that mixes things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome movies play by new rules. They do not tell stories in order. They mix old art with new art. This can feel very fun. It makes you think about the film. Do you like movies that surprise you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a new way to make music. It mixes many kinds of sounds. Some songs use old tunes. Some use new tools. It can be a fun surprise. Do you like to hear many sounds together?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaking a movie takes a long time. First, people film the scenes. Then, they fix the pictures. They add music and loud sounds. This helps the story feel real. It can take many months. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePower Rangers are heroes. They wear bright suits. They fight bad guys. They use big robots. These heroes work in a team. They help people stay safe. Do you like heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePrabhas is a famous actor. He acts in big movies. He works hard to play his parts. People in India love his films. He is a very big star. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePrabhu Deva is a great dancer. He moves to music in movies. He also helps make movies. He won many big awards. People love his dance moves. Do you like to dance too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMovies use real things to look cool. They make real rain with sprinklers. They use masks to make monsters. They even use fake snow! These tricks make movies fun to watch. Do you like movie magic?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleP. Ramlee was a great star. He made many films. He also wrote many songs. People still love his music today. He is a hero to many. Do you like music?
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