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Fred was a great cricket player. He threw the ball very fast. People called him a demon. He was very good at his job. He helped his team win. Do you like to play ball games?
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Fred was a great cricket player. He threw the ball very fast. People called him a demon. He was very good at his job. He helped his team win. Do you like to play ball games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFred Zinnemann made movies. He was a director. He worked in many places. He won many big awards. His films tell great stories. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFree dance is a way to move. It does not have strict rules. You can move your body naturally. Some people use fast moves. They also use their faces to show feelings. It is a fun way to dance. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome jazz music is very free. It does not follow old rules. Musicians play new sounds. They use drums from far away. It can feel like a wave. Do you like new sounds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrei Otto built light roofs. He made roofs that look like tents. They use thin strings to stay up. This helps people stay dry. He loved to build new things. Do you like big tents?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople build many types of buildings in France. Some are tall churches. Some are big homes for kings. They use stone and arches. These buildings look very grand. They show us history. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are very neat gardens. They use straight lines. Plants look like shapes. They have pretty water pools. It is fun to look at them. Do you like neat gardens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe horn is a brass instrument. It is made of long tubes. It has a big bell. Players blow air to make music. It sounds warm and rich. It is fun to hear! Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNew French movies changed how we watch. They look very different. Some films use fast cuts. Some use real streets. These movies show new ideas. They help us see the world. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKings built beautiful homes in France. They used new ideas from Italy. These homes had pretty gardens and big windows. They were made for living, not for fighting. They look grand and special. Do you like big castles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a fun song. It comes from France. It is about a man who is sleeping. We sing it to wake him up. You can sing it in a circle. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA fresco is a wall painting. Artists paint on wet plaster. The colors sink into the wall. This makes the art stay for a long time. It is a special way to make art. Do you like bright wall art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is the Blue House. It is a bright blue home. An artist named Frida lived here. Now, people visit to see her art. It is a very special place. Do you like the color blue?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHe was a man who loved art. He made many bright paintings. He also made houses that look like nature. These houses have grass on the roofs. He did not like straight lines. He liked colors and shapes. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFriedrich was a man who loved music. He wrote books about old songs. He even grew food in his garden. He worked hard to save music for us. His work helps us hear old songs today. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFriedrich Gundolf was a man who loved books. He studied how people write. He taught at a big school. He wrote poems and books about great writers. His work helps us learn about stories. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFriedrich was a great piano player. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many songs for the piano. He also taught many students how to play. He loved music very much. Do you like to play music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a funny TV show. It is about six friends. They live in a big city. They help each other every day. It is fun to watch them. Do you like funny shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA frieze is a long strip of art. It sits high on a wall. People carve it or paint it. It can show animals or stories. It makes a building look grand. Do you like art on walls?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFritz Kreisler played the violin. He made sweet sounds. People loved to hear him play. He also wrote his own music. He was a great music maker. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFritz was a great singer. He sang in many shows. He had a very clear voice. People loved to hear him. He is still remembered today. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It tells a story about soldiers. They live in Hawaii. The story is about being brave. Some parts are very sad. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous song. It uses music to speak up. The song talks about how police act. It helps people share their feelings. It is a very strong song. Do you like music that tells stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFugazi is a music group. They play loud songs. They use guitars and drums. They like to do things their own way. They make music for fun. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShunzei was a man who loved poems. He wrote many short poems. He even made a big book of them. His poems were very special. He shared his love for words with his family. Do you like to write poems too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTeika was a great poet. He lived in Japan long ago. He wrote beautiful poems. He also copied old books. He helped save many stories. His work matters to us today. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFull House is a fun TV show. It is from South Korea. A man and a woman live in one house. They do not get along at first. But they fall in love. It is a happy story. Do you like funny shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous story. It is about two brothers. They use science to make things. They go on a big trip. They want to help each other. Do you like stories about magic?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMusic has special parts. These parts work together. They help songs sound right. Some notes feel like home. Other notes add excitement. This helps us love music. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFurby is a robot toy. It looks like a small pet. It can talk to you. It learns new words as it grows. It is fun to play with. Do you want a robot friend?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous piano song. It was made by a man named Beethoven. Many people know this tune. It is in many music boxes. You might hear it on a phone. Do you like this music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFuturama is a fun cartoon show. It is about life in the future. A man named Fry lives in a far-off time. He works with a robot and a captain. They deliver things in space. It is very funny to watch. Do you like space…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMurnau was a man who made films. He made movies in a time without sound. One film was about a vampire. He also made a film called Sunrise. People still love his work today. Do you like watching movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFyodor Sologub was a writer. He wrote many poems. He also wrote books and plays. His stories were very famous. People loved to read his words. He loved to tell tales. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFyodor was a man who wrote poems. He lived a long time ago. He traveled to many far places. His words were very beautiful. People still read his work today. Do you like to write poems too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGabdulla Tuqay was a great writer. He wrote many poems. He also wrote stories. His words helped his people. He used the way they talk. He is a hero to many. Do you like to write poems too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGabe Newell makes video games. He started a big company called Valve. He also made a way to buy games online. This helps many people play together. He loves to make new things. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGabriela Mistral was a writer. She wrote many poems. She also taught in schools. Her words help people feel love. She won a very big prize. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGabriele was a man from Italy. He wrote many poems. He also flew planes in a big war. People thought he was a hero. He loved to tell stories. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGackt is a singer from Japan. He plays many instruments. He can play the piano. He also sings songs. He acts in movies and plays. His music brings people joy. Do you like to sing songs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGaito Gazdanov was a writer. He wrote many stories. He lived in a place called France. He wrote in his own way. His books are very special. We can read his stories today. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGalina was a great dancer. She danced on big stages. She was very good at acting too. People loved to watch her move. She taught other dancers how to dance. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGallagher was a funny man. He used a big tool to smash food. He would smash things like melons. People wore raincoats to stay dry. It was a fun show. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe galop is a fast dance. It moves like a quick horse. People dance it at big parties. It is very lively and fun. It can be the last dance of the night. Do you like to dance fast?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArtists make the art in games. They draw the people and the worlds. They use pens or computers to work. This makes the game look great. It helps us see the fun. Do you like game art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGames should be fair for everyone. Making a game fair is a big job. It helps you have fun. It makes sure you can win. Do you like fair games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Game Boy is a small game machine . You can carry it anywhere. It uses small gray plugs for games. It can play many fun games. It is very strong and lasts a long time. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make fun games to play. They use computers or toys. They think of rules and ways to win. It is fun to make new worlds. We love to play them. Do you like games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article