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Ricardo Montalbán was a famous actor. He acted in many movies. He also worked on TV shows. He was a star in Mexico. He was a star in America too. He loved to act on stage. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Aldington was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote poems and stories. He also wrote about other people. His words helped many friends. Do you like to write stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard was a man who made films. He acted in many stories. He also helped make movies. He won big prizes for his work. He loved to tell stories on screen. Do you like watching movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Avedon was a man who took photos. He took pictures of clothes and people. He loved to show how they move. His work helped show what style looks like. He made art with his camera. Do you like to take photos?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard was a movie star. He acted in many films. He was very famous. People loved watching him. He even helped start a big club for movies. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Burbage was a great actor. He acted in many plays. He was a star at the Globe Theatre. People loved to watch him. He was a very good friend to Shakespeare. Do you like to act in plays?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Chamberlain was a famous actor. He worked on stage and on TV. He also sang songs for people to hear. He was in many big shows. People loved watching him work. Do you like to watch shows on TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Crashaw was a man who wrote poems. He lived in England a long time ago. He loved to write about God and love. His words were very beautiful. He had to leave his home. He found a new home far away. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Flanagan is a writer. He writes many books. He lives in Australia. His books tell great stories. People love to read them. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Richard drew funny pictures. He made stories in the news. One boy wore a bright yellow gown. These stories were very popular. People loved to see them. Do you like funny drawings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Garfield makes fun games. He made a big card game. People love to collect his cards. He uses math to help him. Making games is his job. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Genée wrote many stories. His stories had music. People sang his words. He wrote for big shows. These shows were very fun. Do you like music? Do you like stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Griffiths was a famous actor. He was in many movies. He played a man in Harry Potter. He also worked in plays on stage. He won many awards for his work. He was very good at acting. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Harris was a famous actor. He acted in many movies. He also sang songs. People loved his work. He was a great star. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous play. It tells a story about a king. The story is very long. It is about a man named Richard. People still love this story today. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a story about a king. It is a play by Shakespeare. The king loses his crown. He has a hard time. It is a sad story. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Linklater makes movies. He tells stories about people. He likes to show how time passes. His films are very special. Do you like movies? What is your favorite story?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Meier builds big things. He makes buildings with shapes. He likes to use the color white. These buildings look very clean. Many people love to see them. Do you like white buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Neutra made many houses. He lived in California. His homes look very light and airy. He wanted them to be good for people. He loved to draw his plans. Do you like big windows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Rodgers wrote many songs. He wrote music for big plays. He also wrote music for movies. His songs make people happy. He was a great music maker. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Roeper is a writer. He tells us about movies. He has done this for a long time. He loves to share his ideas. It helps us know what to watch. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Rogers was a man who built things. He made big buildings for cities. Some buildings have pipes on the outside. He made a very famous building in Paris. His work is very special to see. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Scarry made many books. His books have cute animals. They live in a busy town. The animals are very helpful. People all over the world love them. Do you like reading books about animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Serra made big art. He used heavy steel. His art is very large. You can walk around it. It is fun to see. Would you like to walk through it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Simmons helped people stay fit. He showed them how to move. He was very loud and happy. He wore bright clothes to work. He wanted everyone to feel good. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Steele was a writer. He wrote many stories. He also made magazines. He liked to share his ideas. These books helped many people. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Tarlton was a funny man. He was a great actor. He loved to make people laugh. He could dance and play music. He was a star in England. Do you like to make people laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Wright was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote about life for Black people. His stories help us learn. His words were very strong. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRichard Yates was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote about real life. People like his stories now. His books are famous again. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRick Astley is a singer. He has a deep voice. He sings many songs. People love to hear him. One song is very famous. It is fun to listen to. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRick Baker makes movie monsters. He uses makeup to change how people look. He made a big ape for a movie. He also made a green Grinch. His work is very special. Do you like movie monsters?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRick Riordan writes fun books. His stories have old gods. They are about magic and heroes. Many kids love to read them. His books are in many ways to talk. Do you like stories about magic?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRick Rubin makes music. He helps many singers. He works with rock and rap bands. This job helps songs sound great. He has won many big awards. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRicky Gervais is a funny man. He makes people laugh. He acts in shows on TV. He also writes stories. He makes many people happy. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRicky Jay was a magic man. He did many cool tricks. He could throw cards very far. He also acted in movies. People loved to watch him work. It was fun to see his magic. Do you like magic tricks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRicky Lee is a writer. He writes stories for movies. He also writes books. He has won many awards. His work helps people. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRicky Martin is a famous singer. He sings many kinds of songs. He also acts in shows on TV. He helps people in need. He makes many people happy. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRicky Nelson was a singer. He was on TV too. He sang many songs. People loved to hear him. He was a big star. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a loud song. It uses many instruments. It sounds like a big battle. People love to hear it in movies. It can make you feel brave. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRidley Scott makes movies. He tells big stories. Some stories are in space. Some are long ago. He makes them look very good. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRigoletto is a famous opera. It is a big show with music. It tells a sad story. The story has a king and a jester. People love to hear the songs. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRihanna is a famous singer. She sings many songs. Some songs are fast and fun. She also makes makeup and clothes. People all over the world love her music. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Rijksmuseum is a big museum. It is in a place called Amsterdam. You can see many old paintings there. It has many things to show. It is fun to look at art. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRi Ki-yong was a writer. He lived in Korea long ago. He wrote many books. His stories help us learn. He was a very famous man. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a movie from Japan. It is a scary story. A woman looks for a lost tape. The tape has a ghost on it. People found the movie very good. Do you like scary stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFive brothers ran a big circus. They had many shows. Some brothers were clowns. One brother was a juggler. They made a very large show. It was fun to see. Do you like the circus?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA ringmaster leads the circus show. They wear a bright red coat. They also wear a tall black hat. They use a loud voice to talk. This helps everyone hear the fun. It is a big job! Do you like the circus?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRingo Lam made movies. He lived in Hong Kong. He made films with lots of action. He won awards for his work. People loved his stories. Do you like movies?
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