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People fight in a big ring. This ring has eight sides. It is called an Octagon. Many fighters show their skills. They use different ways to move. It is a big sport. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUltraman is a big hero. He is red and silver. He fights big monsters to help Earth. He has a light on his chest. It blinks when he is tired. He is very brave. Do you like heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a deep blue color. It comes from a blue stone. People grind the stone into powder. It was once as costly as gold. It makes art look bright. Do you like the color blue?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUmar was a great writer of poems. He lived in a place called Mecca. He loved to write about things that were beautiful. His words were very special to his people. Do you like to write poems? Can you find something…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUma Thurman is a famous actress. She acts in many movies. She also works on TV. Acting is her job. She loves to tell stories. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUmberto Boccioni was an artist. He made paintings and shapes. He loved to show movement. His art shows fast things. His work is in big museums. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous song. Many people sing it. More than 670 singers have sung it. It can be sung in many ways. People love to hear it. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUncle Tom is a man in a book. He was very kind. He helped people be free. This story helps us learn. It was written a long time ago. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUniversal makes many movies. They make films for you to watch. They made movies about dinosaurs and funny yellow friends. These movies are fun to see. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes a storyteller tells a story. But they might not tell the truth. They might hide things or make mistakes. This can be a fun surprise. It makes us think hard. Can you guess the truth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnsuk Chin makes new music. She writes songs for many players. She uses big groups of instruments. Her music can be very fun. She has won many prizes. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a book about a man. His name was Booker T. Washington. He worked very hard to learn. He built a school to help others. His story shows us how to grow. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are three big books. They tell stories about people. They show how life was long ago. The books use news and songs too. They help us learn about the past. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUsher is a famous singer. He sings songs and dances. He has sold many records. People all over the world love his music. He even acts in movies. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKuniyoshi was a great artist. He made many colorful pictures. He drew brave heroes and cats. His art brings us joy. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToyokuni was a great artist. He made many art prints. He drew people in plays. His art shows actors on a stage. People loved to see his work. It was very famous. Do you like to draw people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUta Hagen was a great actress. She acted in many plays. She also taught others how to act. This work helped many people. She loved the stage very much. Do you like to act?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUtamaro was a famous artist. He made many pretty pictures. He drew women and bugs. His art was very popular. People loved his work. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUwe Johnson was a man who wrote books. He lived in many places. He wrote about his home. His stories help us learn. He was a very good writer. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVäinö Linna was a writer. He lived in a place called Finland. He wrote many great books. His stories help us learn about life. People still love his words today. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleValentin Rasputin was a writer. He wrote many books. He lived in a place called Siberia. He wrote about life in small towns. His stories help us care for nature. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleValentin Serov was a great painter. He lived in Russia. He loved to paint people. He painted his wife and his kids too. His art is very special. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleValérian and Laureline are comic books. They go to far places. They travel in space and time. They meet many strange aliens. The stories are fun to read. Do you like space stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleValery was a man who loved words. He wrote many poems. He also wrote stories. He helped people read books from other lands. His work is still known today. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleValery Leontiev is a famous singer. He sings many songs. He makes many albums too. People love to hear him sing. He is a big star. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVali Rácz was a famous singer. She lived in a place called Hungary. She sang in many films. She was also a kind person. She helped her friends stay safe. She was a hero. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVal Kilmer was a famous actor. He acted in many movies. He also acted on a stage. He played many different parts. People loved to watch him work. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVan Cliburn was a great piano player. He played music for many people. He even played for kings and queens. His music made the world happy. He loved to play late at night. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVanessa Beecroft makes art. She uses people in her work. Sometimes they stand very still. They may wear bright red hair. This art is special to see. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVanessa del Rio was a movie star. She lived in a big city. She worked in many films. She also used computers. Many people know her name. She was a very busy woman. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVanessa Paradis is a famous star. She sings many songs. She also acts in movies. She has been in many books and shows. People love her work. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVanessa Redgrave is an actor. She acts in plays and movies. She has won many big awards. Her family also loves to act. She has worked for a long time. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVangelis was a great music maker. He used many new machines to make sounds. He wrote music for big movies. People all over the world love his songs. His music helps us feel many things. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big art museum. It is in a place called Amsterdam. You can see many beautiful paintings there. It has the most art by one man. People love to visit it. Do you like to look at art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVan Halen was a rock band. They played loud music. They were very good at playing. People loved to see them dance and sing. They sold many music records. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVanisri is a famous film star. She acts in many movies. She has been in films for a long time. She won many prizes for her work. She is a great star. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It tells a long story. Two girls live different lives. One is very kind. One tries to be rich. It is a classic tale. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVan Morrison is a singer. He makes great music. He plays the guitar and the horn. His songs make people feel happy. We love to hear him sing. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVanna White is on TV. She helps on a game show. She shows letters on a board. She smiles a lot. She claps for the players. Vanna is very kind. Do you like game shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVann Nath was a man who loved to paint. He lived in a place called Cambodia. He went through many hard times. He used his art to tell his story. His work helps us learn. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA variety show is fun. It has many acts. You might see music. You might see magic. It is a big show. Do you like to watch shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVarlam Shalamov was a writer. He wrote many short stories. He lived in a hard place for a long time. He wrote about his life to tell the truth. His books help us learn. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVarun Dhawan is a movie star. He acts in many films in India. He can dance and do action moves. People love to watch his movies. He works very hard. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA vase is a wide cup. It can be made of clay or glass. People use them to hold flowers. Some are big and some are small. They can have pretty colors. Do you have a vase at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVasil Bykaŭ was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote about a big war. His stories were very true. People still read them today. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVasily Aksyonov was a writer. He wrote many books. He loved jazz music. He also loved cool clothes. His stories were very special. He lived in many places. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVasily was a man who wrote poems. He lived in Russia long ago. He went to school far away. He helped make new ways to write. His work helped many people. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVasily was a man who painted. He traveled to many far places. He drew what he saw. His art showed real life. He wanted people to be kind. Do you like to draw?
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