Trumpet
A trumpet is a loud instrument. It is made of brass. People play it with their lips. It makes a bright sound. You can hear it in a big band. Do you like music?
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T. S. Eliot
T. S. Eliot was a great writer. He wrote many poems. He also wrote plays. He loved to read books. His words won a big prize. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTuba
The tuba is a big instrument. It makes a deep sound. It is made of brass. It can play in a band. We love its low notes. Do you like deep sounds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur was a famous singer. He made music with fast words. He also acted in movies. His songs helped people talk about things. Many people still love his work today. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTyagaraja
Tyagaraja was a great music maker. He wrote many beautiful songs. His songs were for his god. People still sing them today. They bring people together. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTypography
People use letters to tell stories. We can pick how they look. We can make them big or small. This helps us read well. It makes words look pretty. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUlysses (novel)
This is a very famous book. It tells a story about one day. It happens in a city called Dublin. The book shows how people think. It is a special story to read. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUmberto Eco
Umberto Eco was a writer. He wrote many books. He also taught at a school. He wrote stories that were like puzzles. People loved his books. He liked to learn new things. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUmm Kulthum
Umm Kulthum was a great singer. She lived in Egypt. She sang many beautiful songs. People loved her voice very much. She was a hero to her home. Can you imagine singing for millions of people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUncle Tom's Cabin
A woman wrote a famous book. It was about people who were not free. The book told stories of many people. It helped many people fight for what is right. This book was very special. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUpton Sinclair
Upton Sinclair was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote about how people work. He wanted to help the poor. His books helped make food safer. He was a very busy man. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUrsula K. Le Guin
Ursula Le Guin was a writer. She wrote many books. Some books were about magic. Other books were about space. Her stories were very special. People loved to read them. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUtopia (book)
This is a book about a fake island. It is called Utopia. People there share everything. They work together to farm the land. This helps everyone stay happy. It is a very special story. Do you like stories about new…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVatican Museums
The Vatican Museums have much art. They are in a big city. You can see old statues there. Many people visit them. They love the bright paintings. It is a special place. Would you like to go?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVenus de Milo
This is a big stone lady. She is made of white stone. She is a Greek goddess. She has no arms. People love to look at her. She is in a big museum. Do you want to see her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVenus of Willendorf
This is a small stone lady. She was made long ago. She has no face. People use red color on her. She is very old. We wonder about her. Do you like her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVictor Hugo
Victor Hugo was a great writer. He wrote many books and poems. He also made many drawings. His stories help people care about others. He is a hero in France. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleViola
A viola is a musical tool. It has four strings. It sounds deep and soft. People play it with a bow. You hold it on your shoulder. Do you like deep sounds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleViolin
A violin is a wooden tool for music . It has four strings. You can rub a bow on them to make sound. You can also pluck the strings with your fingers. People play it in many kinds of songs. It sounds very pretty. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVisual arts of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas
People make many kinds of art. They make baskets and paint on walls. Some carve wood into tall poles. Some make pretty things with beads. This art is very special. It shows who they are. Do you like art too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVitruvius
Vitruvius was a builder from long ago. He wrote a book about making homes. He said buildings should be strong and pretty. This helped people build great things. His ideas still help us today. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVittorio De Sica
Vittorio De Sica made movies. He lived in Italy. He was a very good actor too. He won many big prizes for his work. People still love his stories today. Do you like watching movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVladimir Horowitz
Vladimir Horowitz was a great piano player. He played music for many people. His music was very exciting. People loved to hear him play. He lived in many places. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVladimir Nabokov
Vladimir Nabokov was a great writer. He wrote many books. He also loved butterflies. He could speak three ways to talk. His stories are very famous. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVladimir Vysotsky
Vladimir was a great singer. He wrote many songs. He also acted in plays. People loved to hear him sing. His music was very special. Do you like to sing songs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleV. S. Naipaul
V. S. Naipaul was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote about his home. He also wrote about his travels. His stories were very good. He won big prizes for his work. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWaiting for Godot
This is a famous play. Two men wait by a tree. They wait for a man named Godot. They talk to pass the time. It is a very special story. Do you like plays?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWalter Gropius
Walter Gropius was a man who built things. He made many new kinds of buildings. He also started a famous school for art. He wanted art to be in every home. His work helps us see beauty today. Do you like looking at…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWalter Scott
Walter Scott was a writer. He wrote many books. He also wrote poems. People loved to read his stories. He loved his dogs, too. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWalt Whitman
Walt Whitman was a famous writer. He wrote many poems. He wrote about people and life. His words helped people feel better. He even helped sick people in a war. He is a great part of our history. Do you like to read…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWaltz
A waltz is a fun dance. You spin in a circle. It has a steady beat. You can dance with a friend. It makes people feel happy. Do you like to spin around?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWang Wei
Wang Wei was a great artist. He wrote many poems. He also painted pretty scenes. He loved the mountains and rivers. His art shows the beauty of nature. Do you like to look at nature?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWang Xizhi
Wang Xizhi was a great artist. He used ink to write beautiful words. He was the best at this long ago. His work is still very special today. Can you write your name well?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWar and Peace
This is a very big book. It tells stories about many families. It also tells about hard times in history. The book is famous all over the world. People love to read it. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWassily Kandinsky
Wassily Kandinsky was a painter. He loved bright colors. He used colors to show feelings. His art looks like music. It is very special. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWater Lilies (Monet series)
Claude Monet painted many water lilies. These paintings show his garden. He used oil paint on cloth. The flowers look very pretty. These works are in museums today. Do you like garden paintings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWater Margin
This is a famous story. It is from China. It tells about 108 brave people. They live near a big marsh. They fight for what is right. They are a big team. Do you like hero stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleW. B. Yeats
William Yeats was a writer. He wrote many poems. He also wrote plays. He loved stories from Ireland. His words were very special. He won a big prize for his work. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWeekly Shōnen Jump
This is a big comic book. It has many stories. Some are funny. Some have big fights. People love to read them. It is very famous. Do you like comics?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWerner Herzog
Werner Herzog makes movies. He tells big stories. He works in many far places. His films show people with big dreams. He loves to make art. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWest End theatre
People go to see shows in London. These big buildings are called theatres. You can see music and plays there. Many people love to visit them. It is a fun thing to do. Do you like shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWestern concert flute
A flute is a music tool. You blow air over a hole. It can be made of metal or wood. It makes a pretty sound. People play it in big bands. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWestern (genre)
Western stories are about the Old West. They take place in big, dry lands. You might see cowboys on horses. They wear big hats and boots. These stories are very fun to watch. Do you like stories about cowboys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWest Side Story
West Side Story is a famous show. It has loud music and dancing. It tells a story about two groups. They do not get along. The story is a sad one. It is a show people love. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWill Eisner
Will Eisner was a man who drew pictures. He made many comic books. He also wrote great stories. These books helped people learn things. His art was very special. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Blake
William Blake was a great artist. He made poems and art. He used colors and lines. He worked with his wife, too. His work is very special. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Faulkner
William Faulkner was a great writer. He wrote many books. He lived in Mississippi. His stories are very special. People love his books today. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Golding
William Golding was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote about people and stories. He won a very big prize. His books help us learn. Do you like to read stories?
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