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Dmitri was a man who made music. He played the piano very well. He also wrote songs for big groups of players. Some people in his country did not always like his songs. This made his work hard. But many people still…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA hero travels in space and time. This hero flies in a blue box. The box is a special ship. It helps save many worlds. The hero has many different faces. Do you like space stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome films show real life. They show true things. They help us learn. They can be about people or places. These films are very cool. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDolls are toys that look like people. They can be made of wood or clay. Some dolls are made of soft cloth. People have loved them for a long time. They can be for play or for art. Do you have a favorite doll?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDolly Parton is a famous singer. She writes many great songs. She grew up in a small cabin. Dolly helps many people today. Her music makes people happy. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA dome is a round roof. It looks like half of a ball. People build them with stone or brick. Domes cover big places. They can be on churches or stadiums. They help make big rooms. Do you see any round roofs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDominoes is a fun game. You use small tiles to play. The tiles have black or white dots. You can match the dots to play. It is fun to play with friends. Do you like games with dots?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDonald Duck is a funny duck. He wears a blue sailor shirt. He has a very loud voice. Donald can get very angry. He is a famous star. Do you like to watch him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDonatello was a great artist. He made statues out of stone and clay. He also worked with metal. He made many beautiful things. His art helps us see the past. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDon Giovanni is a famous show. It has many songs. People sing and play music. It is a story about a man. It is very fun to hear. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It tells a story about a man. He wants to be a brave knight. He travels with his friend Sancho. They go on many big trips. Do you like stories about knights?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoris Day was a great singer. She sang many songs. She was also in movies. People loved her voice. She helped many animals too. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe double bass is a big instrument. It makes very low sounds. You can pull the strings with your fingers. You can also use a bow. It is used in many kinds of music. It helps the band sound great. Do you like low music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDracula is a famous book. It is a spooky story. A man visits a dark castle. He meets a scary count. The story is very well known. Do you like spooky books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDragon Ball is a fun story. It is about a boy named Goku. He looks for seven magic balls. He meets many friends on his trip. This story is loved by many. Do you like adventures?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople act out stories. They do this on a stage. Some use music and dance. Actors can make us laugh. They can also make us sad. It is fun to watch. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book from China. It tells a long story. It is about a big family. It shows how they live. The story is very special to many people. Do you like stories about families?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDr. Seuss wrote fun books. He drew silly animals too. He made many people smile. His books are for kids. We love to read them. Do you have a favorite book?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very funny movie. It is a black and white film. It tells a story about big planes. The story makes people laugh at scary things. It is a famous movie. Do you like funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA drum makes a loud sound. You hit it with your hands. You can also use sticks. People play them in many ways. They help us make music. Drums have been around for a long time. Do you like to drum?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDu Fu was a great poet. He lived in China long ago. He wrote many poems about life. His poems help us learn about history. He was a kind man. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man wrote special poems. He wrote them at a big castle. The poems talk about angels. They help us think about life. He worked very hard on them. Do you like poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDuke Ellington loved music. He played the piano very well. He also led a big band. He wrote many songs for them. His music is famous all over the world. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople made many beautiful paintings. They painted things like flowers and ships. They also painted people at work. These art pieces make us proud. They show real life. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDavid Griffith made movies. He made many films. Some had no sound. He helped change how movies are made. This matters to people who love films. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEdgar Allan Poe was a writer. He wrote many stories. He also wrote poems. People still love his books today. His words help us wonder. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEdgar Degas was a great artist. He made many pretty paintings. He loved to paint dancers. He also painted fast horses. His art shows how things move. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEdith was a writer. She wrote many books. She also made beautiful homes. People loved her stories. She was a very smart woman. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEdmund Spenser was a poet. He wrote many beautiful poems. He wrote about brave knights. His words help us see magic. People still love his work today. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManet was a famous painter. He lived in France. He liked to paint real life. He painted people in parks. His art was very new. Many people loved his work. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article{ "text": "Edvard Munch was a great painter. He lived in a place called Norway. He used colors to show his feelings. He made a very famous painting called The Scream. His art helps us see how people feel. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEdward Elgar was a man who made music. He wrote songs for many instruments. He played the violin too. His music makes people feel happy. Many people still love his songs today. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEdward Hopper was a great artist. He painted many scenes. He loved to use light and dark. He showed how people live in big cities. His art tells a story. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEdward Weston was a man who took photos. He took pictures of many things. He took photos of rocks and trees. He loved to show the world clearly. His work is very famous now. Do you like to take photos too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn electric guitar makes loud music. It uses wires to make sound. You plug it into a speaker. This helps everyone hear the song. It can sound very cool! Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is music made with machines. It has a strong beat. People dance to it at big parties. It sounds very fun. It makes us want to move. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make music with machines. These sounds come from wires. You can use sounds from birds too. It can be a happy beat. We hear it in many songs. Do you like these sounds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tools make music with power. They use wires to make sound. You can use a keyboard to play. It can sound very new. It helps us make all kinds of songs. Do you like electronic music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEl Greco was a great painter. He made many beautiful works. He used bright colors in his art. His paintings help us see his skill. People love his special style. Do you like to paint too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleElia Kazan made movies and plays. He was a great director. He helped actors do a good job. His stories were about real life. Many people loved his work. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleElie Wiesel was a great writer. He wrote many books. He lived through a hard time long ago. He told people about what happened. His stories help us be kind. He won a big peace prize. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleElizabeth Taylor was a movie star. She acted in many films. She started acting when she was a child. She was very good at her job. She even helped many people. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleElla was a great singer. She sang jazz songs. She could sing like a horn. People loved her voice. She was very famous. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleElvis was a famous singer. He sang many songs. He also played the guitar. People loved his music. He was a big star. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can use a needle to sew. Use thread to make art on cloth. You can make clothes look pretty. It can be a fun gift too. It has been done for a long time. Do you like to sew?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleÉmile Zola was a writer. He lived in France. He wrote many books. He used his words to help people. He was very brave. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEminem is a famous music maker. He makes songs with fast words. He tells stories in his music. Many people love to hear him. His songs are very popular. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people made grand things. They used gold and dark wood. They made chairs and big buildings. These things looked like old kings. They were very pretty to see. Do you like gold things?
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