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.
Carl Weber was a man who made music. He wrote songs for the piano. He also wrote music for plays. His music was very special. People loved to hear it. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarl Bellman was a great singer. He lived in Sweden a long time ago. He wrote many songs with music. His songs make people smile. They help us learn about old times. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarl Nielsen made great music. He played the violin. He also wrote songs. His music is famous in Denmark. People love to hear it. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlo was a great dancer. He lived a long time ago. He taught people how to move. He used math to help them. He wanted dance to look graceful. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlo Gozzi was a writer. He lived in a city called Venice. He wrote fun stories about magic. These stories helped actors keep their jobs. His plays are still famous today. Do you like magic stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlo Maderno built big stone buildings. He worked in a city called Rome. He made many beautiful churches. His work helps us see art today. He was a great builder. Do you like old buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlo was a man who led music. He led big groups of players. He used a stick to show the way. This helped them play together. He loved music very much. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarl Orff made music. He lived in Germany. He wrote many songs. He loved to teach kids. His music helps us dance. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarl Osburn was a great shooter. He worked on big ships. He won many gold medals. He was very good at his sport. He is in a special Hall of Fame. Do you like sports? He was a hero for his team.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlos was a great singer. He sang a special kind of music. He sang in a place called Lisbon. His music helped people feel joy. He sang for many years. Do you like to sing songs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlos Gardel was a great singer. He sang tango music. Many people loved his rich voice. He was very famous all over the world. He even made movies. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlos Kleiber led big bands of music. He used his hands to guide them. He worked very hard to make music sound great. People think he was one of the best. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlos was a man who built things. He made big buildings in a place called Venezuela. He loved art and space. He made a huge school for many people. His work is very special. Do you like to build things too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlos Saura made many movies. He lived in Spain. He loved to show dance on film. His films won many big prizes. He also loved to take photos. He was a great artist. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlos Vives is a singer. He is from Colombia. He sings many songs. He mixes old music with new music. This makes people happy. He also acts in shows. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlotta Grisi was a great dancer. She danced on big stages. She was very good at many moves. People loved to watch her dance. She made people feel happy. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarl Perkins was a great singer. He played the guitar very well. He wrote many fun songs. People love his music today. It is fun to hear him play. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmanuel Bach was a music maker. He wrote many songs. He played a keyboard instrument. His music was very special. It helped other great musicians too. Do you like to make music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarl Reiner was a funny man. He made many people laugh. He worked on TV shows for a long time. He also made movies and books. He loved to tell jokes. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarl Sandburg was a writer. He wrote poems and stories. He even wrote books for kids. His words helped people see America. He won many big prizes. We can read his stories today. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarl Spitteler was a man who wrote poems. He lived in a place called Switzerland. He wrote many books about the world. His poems were very special. He even won a big prize for his work. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarly Simon is a singer. She writes her own songs. She sings very well. Music helps her speak. She makes people happy. Do you like songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarmen was a great dancer. She danced on big stages. She also acted in movies. She taught many people how to move. Her work helped many people love art. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarmen Maura is a movie star. She is from Spain. She acts in many films. She has won many big prizes. People love her work. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarmen Miranda was a great singer. She sang and danced a lot. She wore bright hats with fruit on them. People loved her music. She helped many people learn about Brazil. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarmen Rosales was a movie star. She lived in the Philippines. She sang and acted in many films. People loved to watch her on screen. She was very famous and skilled. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big song. It uses many voices and loud drums. People sing about spring and joy. It sounds very strong. It is fun to hear. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in South India sing special songs. They use many sounds to make music. It can sound like birds or animals. These songs are very old. People love to sing them together. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarol Ann Duffy writes poems. She uses simple words. She was a great poet for the land. Her poems tell many stories. She makes writing feel fun. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarol Burnett is a funny lady. She makes people laugh on TV. She can sing and dance too. Her shows bring people joy. She has a star in Hollywood. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarol Channing was a star. She sang and danced on stage. She was in many big shows. People loved her funny voice. She made many people smile. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarole King is a music star. She writes many great songs. She plays the piano very well. Her music makes people happy. We love to hear her sing. Do you like to sing songs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarole Lombard was a famous movie star. She made people laugh in many funny films. She was very good at acting. People loved her bright energy. She was a great star. Do you like funny movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people made beautiful art. They made books with gold ink. They also carved white stone. This art was very special. It was made for kings. It helps us see the past. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a song about bells. It sounds like ringing bells. It comes from a place called Ukraine. The music is very fast. People love to sing it at Christmas. It makes us feel happy. Can you ring a bell?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarol Reed made movies. He was a great director. He won a big prize for his work. He made people happy with his stories. We can watch his films today. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarolyn Keene is a name for books. These books tell mystery stories. Many people wrote them. They wrote about Nancy Drew. These stories are fun to read. We love to solve mysteries. Do you like mysteries too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA carousel is a fun ride. It spins in a big circle. You can sit on a horse. The horses move up and down. Happy music plays while you ride. It is so much fun! Do you like to ride?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarrie Underwood is a singer. She sings country music. She won a big singing contest. Many people love her songs. She sings on big stages. Her music makes people happy. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarroll O'Connor was a famous actor. He was on many TV shows. He won many big awards for his work. People loved watching him on screen. He was very good at his job. Do you like to watch TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarrom is a fun game. You play it on a square board. You flick small discs into corner holes. One disc is a red queen. It is a great game for families. Do you want to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarson McCullers was a writer. She wrote many books. Her stories were about people in small towns. She used a typewriter to write. Writing was very important to her. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Carter Family made music together. They sang and played the guitar. They were a family. Their songs are still loved today. Do you like to sing with your family?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCartola was a great singer. He wrote many songs. He loved samba music. He even had a special hat. It helped him while he worked. His music makes people happy. Do you like to sing songs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA cartoonist makes art and stories. They draw funny pictures. They also write the words. It can be in a book or a paper. We can see their work on a shirt. Do you like to draw stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCartoon Network is a TV channel. It shows many funny cartoons. It has shows for kids and families. People love to watch it for fun. It has been around for a long time. Do you like cartoons?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can make art by carving. You use tools to scrape away bits. You can carve wood or stone. This makes things last a long time. It takes a lot of hard work. It is fun to see what you make. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCaryl Churchill writes plays. Her stories go on stage. She writes about many things. Some stories help us think. We can watch her plays. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article