Read about visual art, music, literature, performance and the people who create them. Choose an article below; its reading controls let you move between the available levels.
Bae Yong-joon is a famous actor. He acts in shows on TV. Many people love to watch him. He even helps people learn new things. He is very good at his job. Do you like to watch shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBahram Beyzai was a maker of stories. He made movies and plays. He loved to teach others. His stories help us learn about his home. He was a master of his art. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBai Guang was a star. She sang songs. She was in many movies. People loved her deep voice. She was a big star in China. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBa Jin was a writer from China. He wrote many books. Some books were about his life. He wanted people to be free. His stories help us learn. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCastiglione was a man who lived long ago. He wrote a famous book. He wrote about how to act with grace. This book helped many people. He also worked for kings. He was a very busy man. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big painting. It shows people dancing. They eat and drink together. It looks like a sunny day. It makes us feel happy. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaldur's Gate is a fun game. You play on a computer. You can go on big trips. You can meet many new friends. It is fun to play. Do you like games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBalkan music has many sounds. It comes from many lands. People play drums and pipes. It has a fast beat. It makes people want to dance. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChopin wrote music for the piano. These songs tell a story. They can sound like a dance. Some parts are very hard to play. They sound grand and noble. You can listen to them now. Do you like piano music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBallet dancers move with grace. They dance on stage. They train for many years. It takes a lot of strength. Dancers work hard to look light. They can jump and turn. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBallet is a way to dance. Dancers move in a special way. They keep their bodies straight. They can even dance on their toes. It makes them look light. It is fun to watch. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe rumba is a dance. It has a slow beat. You can move your hips to the music. It is a fun way to move. Do you like to dance? It is very pretty to watch.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBalthasar Neumann built grand buildings. He made big palaces and churches. His work looks very special. People still love his art today. He was a very smart man. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBana was a man who wrote stories. He lived in India a long time ago. He wrote about a great king. His words tell us about life in the country. We can learn from his books. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people make comic books. They use drawn strips. These stories are very popular. Many people love to read them. They are fun to look at. Do you like to read comics?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBanksy is a famous artist. He paints on walls and bridges. He uses shapes to make art fast. His art makes people think. We do not know his real name. Do you like art on walls?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBao Zhao was a man who wrote poems. He lived in China a long time ago. He wrote about big cities and birds. His words help us learn about his life. He was a very good writer. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbad was a famous musician. He played a string instrument. He played songs for a king. His music was very special. People still remember him today. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbara Bain is an actress. She works on TV. She won many big awards. She was in a show called Mission: Impossible. She also acted in movies. She is very good at her job. Do you like to watch TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbara Cartland was a famous writer. She wrote many books about love. She wrote hundreds of stories. People all over the world read them. Her books were very popular. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbara Cook was a great singer. She sang in many shows. She sang on big stages. People loved her sweet voice. She made many people happy. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbara Eden is a famous actress. She sang and acted in many shows. She was a genie on TV. This role made her very well known. She loved to sing in bands too. Do you like to watch shows on TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbara Guest was a writer. She wrote many poems. She wrote for a long time. Her words help us see things. We can read her books. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbara Hepworth was a great artist. She made art out of stone and wood. She also made art from clay. Her work is very special. She loved to create new things. Do you like to make art too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbara Kingsolver is a writer. She writes many books. Her stories are about people and nature. She has won many big prizes. We can read her books at a library. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbara Stanwyck was a star. She acted in many movies. She also loved to dance. She worked very hard at her job. People loved to watch her on screen. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbara was a great singer. She lived in a place called Venice. She wrote many beautiful songs. Her music was very special. People loved to hear her sing. Do you like to sing songs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbara Walters was a news star. She talked on TV for a long time. She asked many people big questions. She was the first woman to lead a news show. This helped many other women too. Do you like watching news on TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA barbell is a long metal bar. You put weights on each end. It helps you get strong. You can lift it up and down. It is fun to use. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFour people sing together. They do not use tools. They only use their voices. It sounds very bright. The notes ring out loud. It is fun to hear. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbra Streisand is a famous singer. She sings many songs. She also acts in movies. She won many big awards. People love to hear her voice. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big museum. It is in a palace. You can see art on the floors. There are many bright stone pictures. It tells stories from long ago. It is a special place. Do you like old art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big painting. It shows men pulling a boat. They work hard in the sun. One boy in the middle looks strong. The men look very tired. It is a famous work of art. Do you like the colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA baritone is a man's singing voice. It is not too high. It is not too low. It is the most common voice for men. Many singers love to use it. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMusic has lines on the page. These lines make small groups. Each group has a beat. They help us play together. This makes the music sound good. Do you like to tap your feet to the beat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are statues that move. They look like they are dancing. Some even use water in fountains. They feel full of life. You can see them from many sides. Do you like art that moves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarry Dickins is a writer. He lives in Australia. He writes many books and plays. He also teaches in schools. His stories are very special. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarry Fitzgerald was a famous actor. He worked in many movies. He was from Ireland. He won a big prize for acting. People loved to watch him. He made many people laugh. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarry Humphries was a funny man. He lived in Australia. He made many silly characters for shows. People all over the world loved to watch him. He made many people laugh. Do you like funny shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarry Levinson makes movies. He tells stories on a screen. He won a big prize for his work. His films are fun to watch. He loves to tell stories. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarry Manilow is a singer. He makes many songs. He plays the piano, too. People all over the world love his music. He has sold many records. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarry Unsworth was a writer. He wrote many books. His stories take place long ago. He liked to write about the past. These books help us learn about life. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarry White was a singer. He had a very deep voice. He played the piano too. People loved his songs. His music made many people happy. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMurillo was a great painter. He lived in Spain. He painted many people. He painted children and women. His art shows us how life was. We can see his work in museums. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Bartolomeo made music. He lived a long time ago. He made the first piano. It could play soft and loud. This was a new idea. We love to play music today. Do you like to play music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBasil Bunting was a writer. He wrote poems. He loved how words sound. He liked to read them out loud. His words can sound like music. Do you like to hear poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA basilica is a big room. It is a very long building. People used it for work and meetings. It was a grand place to visit. It helps us learn about the past. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA bass drum is a big drum. It makes a low boom sound. You can hit it with a stick. It helps people keep a beat. It is fun to hear! Do you like loud music?
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