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This is a big piece of music. Many instruments play it together. It has a loud, happy sound at the end. The music tells a story. It can feel sad or very strong. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is music about nature. It sounds like a sunny day. You can hear birds sing. You can hear a loud storm. It makes you feel happy. Can you hear the birds in the music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big song for many instruments. It has many loud and soft parts. Some parts feel very sad. It is called a symphony. People love to hear it. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous piece of music. It has four parts. Some parts sound like a dance. It makes people feel happy. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very long song. It uses many loud instruments. A man named Shostakovich wrote it. It helps people feel brave. It was played during a hard time. Can you hear the music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very big song. It uses many voices and instruments. It sounds like the whole world is singing. It brings joy to people. It is a grand gift of music. Do you like to sing in a group?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big piece of music. It was made by a man named Bruckner. He wrote it for many instruments. It sounds very strong and grand. He gave this music to God. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous song for many tools. It uses drums and strings. It sounds like big, open spaces. Many people love to hear it. It makes us feel happy. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a type of pop music. It uses a special machine to make sounds. These machines can make many new noises. People love to dance to the beats. It sounds very fun and bright. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in Syria love to tell stories. They write books and poems in Arabic. Some people tell tales in tea shops. These stories can be very fun. They help us learn about life. Do you like to hear stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe tabla is a pair of drums. They make a happy beat. You use your hands to play them. One drum makes a high sound. The other makes a deep sound. It is fun to hear! Do you like to drum?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTabletop games are fun. You play them on a flat table. You can use cards or dice. Some use boards too. It is fun to play with friends. Do you like games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can play a fun game with friends. You act out a story together. One person is the leader. You use dice to see what happens. It is like a book that you make. Do you want to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTabu is a famous actress. She acts in many movies. She works in India and in other lands. She has won many big prizes. People love her great skill. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTabu Ley was a great singer. He made many songs. His music made people dance. He loved to sing for the world. He was a star in his home. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTadao Ando makes buildings. He uses gray stone to build them. His houses use light and shadows. He wants people to feel peace. His work is very special. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTade Ogidan makes movies. He works in Nigeria. He tells stories on a screen. He also makes shows for TV. His work brings people together. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTaha Hussein was a great writer. He lived in Egypt. He could not see with his eyes. He used his ears to learn. He wrote many books. He helped children go to school. He was very smart. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTaiga drama is a long TV show. It tells stories from long ago. These shows take a whole year to watch. They are very special in Japan. Do you like stories about the past?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTaika Waititi makes movies. He is from New Zealand. He tells funny stories. He also acts in films. People love his work. He has won big awards. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTaiko are big drums from Japan. They make a loud, happy beat. People play them at festivals. It is fun to hear them. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very old story. It is about a big fight. A queen wants a special bull. A brave boy must defend his home. It is a story from Ireland. Do you like old tales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTakashi Miike makes movies. He lives in Japan. He makes many kinds of films. Some are for kids. Some are for grown-ups. He has made over 100 films. He also acts in movies. Do you like to watch films?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTakashi Murakami is an artist. He lives in Japan. He makes bright paintings. He also makes toys and shirts. His art is fun to see. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTake Five is a famous song. It has a cool beat. People love to play it on the radio. Many people have played this song. It is a very special piece of music. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Gidayū loved stories. He used his voice for puppet shows. He sang many parts in one play. His new way of singing is still used. It helps people enjoy the show. Do you like puppet shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTakeshi Kitano makes many things. He makes funny shows on TV. He also makes movies. He is a great painter, too. People all over the world love his work. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople play fun games on TV. They run and jump. Some people fall in mud or water. It is a big race to a castle. It looks like so much fun! Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTake That is a music group. They sing and dance on stage. They have many hit songs. Many people love their music. They are very famous. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTakiji Kobayashi was a writer. He wrote books about workers. His stories were very famous. He wrote about people on big ships. He faced hard times because of his books. He is still remembered today. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBakin was a man who wrote books. He lived in Japan a long time ago. He wrote many long stories. His stories helped his family. He worked hard to write. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTala is a way to keep time. It is like a beat in music. You can clap your hands to it. You can use small metal cymbals too. It helps people play together. It is a fun way to dance. Do you like to clap to a beat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a show with scary stories. It has a funny host. He is a puppet. He tells many jokes. People like to watch it. Do you like scary stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a book of short stories. A man asks for help. A wise friend tells him a tale. The story helps him learn. It is a good way to learn. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTalking Heads was a music band. They played in a big city. They used guitars and drums. Their songs had many fun sounds. People loved their music. It is fun to listen. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHe loved the stage. This man wrote about shows. He worked with many stars. He even helped on a circus act. His books tell great stories. Do you like the theater?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTallulah Bankhead was a famous actress. She worked on stages and in movies. She had many roles in her life. People loved to watch her perform. She was very good at acting. Do you like to act too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can have a pet in your hand. It is a small egg shape. You feed it and play with it. It grows as you care for it. This toy is fun to keep. Do you want a tiny pet?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTamara was a great painter. She lived in many places. She painted people in bright colors. Her art was very special. People love her work today. Do you like to paint too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTamara Geva was a great dancer. She danced on big stages. She also acted in movies. She helped make dance moves for shows. She worked very hard at her art. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTamara was a famous dancer. She danced ballet on big stages. She was very good at it. She even helped teach others to dance. This helped many new dancers start. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA tambourine makes music. It has small metal rings. You can shake it. You can hit it. It makes a happy sound. People use it to dance. Do you like to shake it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTammy Wynette was a famous singer. She sang country music. Her songs were very popular. She helped many women in music. We can listen to her songs today. Do you like country music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people made beautiful art. They made bright paintings. They made pretty clay pots. Some art was made of gold and silver. This art was very special. It shows how skilled they were. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTangerine Dream is a music group. They use machines to make sounds. They make music for movies too. Their songs can sound like space. It is fun to hear. Do you like music made by machines?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTango is a kind of music. It comes from far away lands. People play it with guitars. They also use a special box with buttons. It has a strong beat. It is fun to dance to. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people wrote beautiful poems. They used special words to share ideas. Some poems were about nature. Others were about life. Many people loved to read them. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA tangram is a fun puzzle. It has seven flat shapes. You use them to make new pictures. You can make a cat or a bird. It is fun to play with. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article