Album
An album is a group of songs. You can hear them on a disc. You can also hear them on a tape. They can even be on a phone. Music is fun to hear. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArts articles — Page 3
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Alejo Carpentier
Alejo Carpentier was a writer. He wrote many books. He loved music and stories. His books were about his home. He used magic in his tales. His work helps us learn. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Aleksandr was a man who wrote books. He lived in a place called Russia. He wrote about hard times in his life. His books helped many people learn the truth. These stories matter a lot. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexander Pope
Alexander Pope was a famous writer. He wrote many poems. He also wrote funny stories. His words are still used today. He loved to read books. Do you like to write stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexander Pushkin
Alexander Pushkin was a great writer. He wrote many poems. He also wrote stories and plays. People in Russia love his words. His books are still famous today. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock made movies. He was a famous director. He made many films. People love his stories. He was a master of suspense. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlhambra
The Alhambra is a big palace. It sits on a hill in Spain. The walls are a bright red color. It has pretty gardens and water. People love to visit it today. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAli Akbar Khan
Ali Akbar Khan was a great musician. He played a wooden instrument with strings. He taught many people how to play. He shared his music with the whole world. We can listen to his songs today. Do you like music too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlice's Adventures in Wonderland
This is a fun story. A girl named Alice falls down a hole. She meets many strange animals. It is a very silly tale. People love to read it. Do you like silly stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlong the River During the Qingming Festival
This is a very long painting. It shows a busy city. You can see many boats and people. It shows how folks lived long ago. It is a special treasure. Do you like to look at art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlternative rock
Some music is called alternative rock. It sounds like loud guitars. It is not like the pop songs on the radio. Many bands play this music in small clubs. It can help you feel big feelings. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlvar Aalto
Alvar Aalto made many things. He built big houses. He made chairs from wood. He also made lamps and glass. His work is very pretty. Do you like his art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA Midsummer Night's Dream
This is a funny play. It is about magic and love. Fairies live in a dark forest. They use magic flowers to play tricks. People think it was all a dream. Do you like magic stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAmir Khusrau
Amir Khusrau was a great poet. He wrote many beautiful poems. He also made new kinds of songs. People still sing them today. His words help us feel joy. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAmitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is a famous actor. He makes movies in India. He has been in many films. People love his great work. He is a big star. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAmusement park
An amusement park is a fun place. It has many rides and games. You can play with friends there. It makes people feel happy. Do you like fast rides?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAncient Egyptian architecture
Long ago, people built big things. They used mud and stone. Some built tall pyramids. Others made big temples. These buildings show us how they lived. They used bright colors too. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAncient Egyptian literature
Long ago, people in Egypt wrote stories. They used small pictures to write. These pictures were like art. They wrote on stone and on plants. This helps us learn about them today. Can you draw a picture story?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAncient Greek architecture
Long ago, people built great stone temples. They used white marble from the hills. Many buildings had tall, strong columns. These buildings looked very beautiful. People loved to meet in big squares. Would you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAncient Greek art
People in Greece made beautiful art. They made big stone buildings. They made pots with pretty pictures. These pots held food and water. The art shows people and animals. It is very special to see. Do you like old art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAncient Greek literature
Long ago, people wrote many stories. They wrote poems about heroes. Some poems were sung with music. These stories are still famous today. They help us learn about the past. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAncient Roman architecture
Long ago, Romans built great things. They used stone and strong concrete. They made round domes and tall arches. These buildings were very strong. We can still see them today! Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAndrea Palladio
Andrea Palladio was a builder. He made big houses and churches. He loved old styles from long ago. His work helps us see beauty. He is a very famous man. Do you like big houses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAndrei Tarkovsky
Andrei was a man who made films. His movies show trees and water. They look like dreams. He made many great stories. People all over the world love them. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAndrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber writes music. His songs are for plays. People love to sing them. He makes many shows for the stage. He has won many big prizes. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAndy Warhol
Andy Warhol was an artist. He made art from everyday things. He painted soup cans and soda bottles. His art was bright and fun. People still love his work today. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAng Lee
Ang Lee makes movies. He tells many stories. Some stories are about families. He tells stories that make us feel. He has won many big prizes. He works very hard. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnime
Anime is a type of cartoon. It comes from Japan. Many shows have big, bright eyes. People all over the world love to watch it. It is fun to see the stories. Do you like to watch cartoons too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnna Akhmatova
Anna was a famous writer. She wrote beautiful poems. Her words were very clear. She stayed in her home during hard times. This helped her tell the truth. People still read her work today. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnsel Adams
Ansel Adams took photos of nature. He loved the big mountains. He used a camera to show them. His black and white photos are very clear. He wanted to help keep the parks safe. He loved the wild world. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAntoine Watteau
Antoine Watteau was a painter. He lived in France. He painted people in pretty clothes. He also painted actors. His art shows happy scenes. It makes us wonder about his stories. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnton Bruckner
Anton Bruckner made great music. He played a big organ. He wrote long songs for many instruments. People love his music today. It sounds very grand. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov was a great writer. He wrote many short stories. He also wrote plays for the stage. He was a doctor too. His stories help us see life. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAntoni Gaudí
Antoni Gaudí was a builder. He made many beautiful buildings. His work looks like things in nature. He used bright pieces of broken tiles. He even made a big church. It is very famous. Do you like looking at art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAntonín Dvořák
Antonín Dvořák made music. He wrote songs for many tools. He used sounds from his home. His music makes people happy. He was a great man. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAntônio Carlos Jobim
Tom Jobim was a great music maker. He lived in a place called Brazil. He played the piano and wrote many songs. He loved the sun and the birds. His music makes people feel happy. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAntonio Stradivari
Antonio Stradivari made music tools. He made many violins. They sound very good. People love his work. His tools are very special. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAntonio Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi was a great music maker. He played the violin very well. He wrote many songs for the violin. Some songs are about the four seasons. His music is still played today. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArabic literature
People write many beautiful stories. They use the Arabic language. Some stories are poems. They can be sung or read. These words help people share ideas. Writing is a grand gift. Do you like to hear stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArabic music
People in the Arab world make music. It has many sounds. Some music uses drums. Some music uses strings. It is very old. People love to sing and dance. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArcade game
Arcade games are fun machines. You use coins to play them. You can win prizes or tickets. Some games use screens. Some games use balls. They are great for playing with friends. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe is a big stone arch. It is in Paris, France. It honors people who fought for their country. A small flame burns there to show respect. It is a very special place. Have you seen a big arch before?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArchitectural theory
People think about how to build. They talk and write about buildings. They study how to make things strong. They also want things to look pretty. This helps us build better homes. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArchitecture of India
India has many beautiful buildings. People build temples for their gods. Some are carved from big rocks. They use stone and brick too. These buildings show a long history. Do you like old buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArchitecture of Mesopotamia
Long ago, people built big cities. They used bricks made of mud. They dried the bricks in the sun. These bricks made houses and tall temples. The cities were very special. Do you want to see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin was a great singer. She sang many songs. She also played the piano. People call her the Queen of Soul. Her music makes us want to dance. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAria
An aria is a special song. One person sings it. It can have music from tools like violins. The singer shows how they feel. It is very pretty to hear. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAristophanes
Aristophanes wrote funny plays. He lived in a place called Athens. His plays made people laugh. He won many prizes for his work. He loved to tell jokes about real life. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article