Sesshū Tōyō
Sesshū was a great painter. He used black ink. He made art of mountains and birds. His art shows the beauty of nature. We can see his work in Japan. Do you like to draw with ink?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArts articles — Page 21
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Setsuko Hara
Setsuko Hara was a famous star. She acted in many movies. She lived in Japan. People loved her work very much. She was a great actress. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSeven Samurai
This is a famous movie. It is about seven brave men. They help a village of farmers. They protect the food from bad men. The story is very good. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
The Beatles made a famous music album. It has many bright sounds. They made it to try new things. People all over the world love it. It is a very special piece of art. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShahnameh
The Shahnameh is a very long story. It is a poem about kings and heroes. It tells of the world from the start. People love these stories. They help us remember the past. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShakespeare's sonnets
Shakespeare wrote short poems. They are called sonnets. He wrote many of them. They talk about love and beauty. They can be very pretty. Do you like poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShakira
Shakira is a famous singer. She sings and dances too. She makes her own songs. Many people love her music. She helps children around the world. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShigeru Miyamoto
Shigeru Miyamoto makes fun video games. He made Mario and Zelda. He loves to explore outside. This helps him dream up new worlds. His games bring joy to many people. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShirley Temple
Shirley Temple was a famous star. She sang and danced in movies. She was a very popular child. People loved her bright smile. She grew up to help many people. She even worked for the government. Did you like her movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShitao
Shitao was a great painter. He painted big mountains and trees. He used black ink on paper. He liked to use his own way. His art is very special. Do you like to paint too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShogi
Shogi is a fun game from Japan. Two people play it on a board. You move pieces to win. You can even use pieces you catch! It is a great way to think. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSholay
Sholay is a famous movie from India. It tells a big story. Two men try to catch a bad man. People in India love this film. It has great music too. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier was a famous actor. He worked in many movies. He was the first Black man to win a big prize for acting. This helped many others. He was a star for a long time. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSilent film
Long ago, movies were silent. They had no talking. People watched them in theaters. A piano player played music. This music helped tell the story. It made the films feel real. Do you like movies with music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSingin' in the Rain
This is a famous movie. It has many songs. People dance and sing in the rain. It is a very happy film. Do you like to dance? We love to watch it!
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSitcom
A sitcom is a funny show. It has the same people in it. They stay in one place. The shows make us laugh. We love to watch them. Do you like funny shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSlot machine
A slot machine is a game. You put coins in a slot. Then you push a button. Pictures spin on a screen. You hope to match them. It is fun to watch! Do you like games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSnow Country
This is a famous book. It tells a story about love. The story happens in the snow. It is a very beautiful book. People love to read it. Do you like stories about snow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film)
This is a famous cartoon movie. It tells a story about a princess. She meets seven small men in the woods. They live in a tiny house. People love this movie very much. It was a big hit! Do you like fairy tales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSoap opera
Soap operas are long stories. You see them on TV or hear them on the radio. They tell stories about families. They show people falling in love. The stories never really end. They always make you want more. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSonata
A sonata is a type of music. It can be for one person to play. It can also be for two people. The music has different parts. Some parts are fast. Some parts are slow. It is fun to hear. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSong
A song is music made by voices. People sing them for fun. Some have words. Some use instruments to help. We can sing alone or with friends. It is fun to listen! Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSong of Roland
This is a very old story. It is about a brave man named Roland. He was a great leader. People loved to hear his tale. It is a famous story from France. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSongs of Innocence and of Experience
A man named William Blake made poems. He also made art for them. He used bright colors and paints. The art and words go together. People still love his work today. Do you like poems and art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSonnet
A sonnet is a short poem. It has fourteen lines. The lines often rhyme. People use them to write about love. They are very special to read. Do you like poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSophia Loren
Sophia Loren is a famous movie star. She was born in Italy. She acted in many movies. She won a big prize for her work. People all over the world love her films. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSophocles
Sophocles was a man who wrote plays. He lived in a place called Greece. He wrote many stories a long time ago. People loved to watch his plays. He was very good at his work. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSoul music
Soul music has a happy beat. You can clap your hands to it. It makes people feel proud. Many people love to dance to it. It is fun to hear. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSpanish literature
People write many books in Spanish. They write poems and plays too. These stories come from many places. They help us learn about the past. It is fun to read them. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSpecial effect
Movies use tricks to tell stories. They use small models of cities. They use fake rain and snow. Some use makeup to make monsters. These tricks make stories feel real. Do you like movie magic?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSpider-Man
Spider-Man is a hero in books. He can climb up walls. He can jump very high. He uses webs to swing through the city. He helps people stay safe. Do you like heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSpinning top
A top is a fun toy. It has a round body. It has a sharp point. You can spin it on the floor. It will wobble and spin. It can be made of wood or plastic. Do you like to spin tops?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSpirited Away
This is a movie about a girl. She goes to a magic world. She meets many spirits there. She works hard to help her family. It is a very big story. Do you like magic stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSports equipment
Sports gear helps us play. We use balls and nets. Some gear keeps us safe. Helmets protect our heads. It is fun to play! Do you like to play sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStagecoach (1939 film)
This is a famous movie. It shows a big coach on a trip. Many people ride on it. The trip is very scary. People still love this story today. Do you like old movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStagecraft
People use stagecraft to make shows. They build sets and lights. They make costumes and sounds. This helps tell a story. It makes the show feel real. Do you like shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStage (theatre)
A stage is a place for shows. Actors use it to act. It can be a high floor. People sit and watch the fun. It makes the show feel real. Do you like to watch shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStand-up comedy
A person stands on a stage. They tell funny stories. They may use silly faces or music. People watch and laugh a lot. It is fun to be together. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStan Lee
Stan Lee wrote many stories. He made famous heroes. He helped make Marvel Comics. These heroes are very special. People all over the world love them. Do you have a favorite hero?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStanley Kubrick
Stanley Kubrick made movies. He was a great filmmaker. He loved to take pictures too. He worked very hard on his films. His work is still famous today. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStar Trek
Star Trek is about space. It shows ships in the stars. People visit new worlds. It is fun to watch. We can dream of space. Do you like stars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStar Wars
Star Wars is a big story. It is about space. Many people love these movies. There are robots and aliens too. You can see them on screens. Do you like space stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStatue of Liberty
A big lady stands in the water. She is a gift from France. She holds a bright torch high. This shows freedom to the world. It is a very special sign. Do you want to see her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStendhal
Stendhal was a man who wrote books. He lived in France a long time ago. He wrote about how people feel. His stories are very famous now. He loved to write about love. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStéphane Mallarmé
Stéphane was a man who wrote poems. He lived in a place called Paris. His poems sound like music. People loved to hear them. He was a very famous writer. Do you like to hear poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStephen Foster
Stephen Foster wrote many songs. He loved to make music. He wrote over 200 songs. People still sing them today. His songs bring us joy. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStephen King
Stephen King is a writer. He writes many books. He writes stories that can be scary. People love to read them. He also writes for movies. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSteven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg makes movies. He tells big stories on a screen. He makes films about space and dinosaurs. These movies are fun to watch. He has won many big prizes. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article