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.
Gentile was a great painter. He lived in Italy long ago. He used light to make art look real. He painted many beautiful things. His work helps us see the past. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGenzebe Dibaba is a fast runner. She runs in big races. She has won many gold medals. Running is a family sport for her. She is very good at it. Do you like to run fast?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGurrumul was a great singer. He sang songs about his land. He played many instruments. His music was very special. People all over the world loved his songs. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make big art on the ground. They use rocks or dirt. Some shapes are on hills. You can see them from far away. They are very cool to find. Do you like big art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorg was a writer from Germany. He wrote plays and poems. He also wrote about things that were not fair. His work was very special. People still read his stories today. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Antheil made loud music. He used many machines to play. He used drums and bells too. He loved to make new sounds. His music was very fun. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Arliss was a famous actor. He acted in plays and movies. He won a big prize for his work. He loved to tell stories on stage. It was his dream to act. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Romero made movies. He made scary films. He was famous for films about the dead. People call him a leader in his work. His movies are very well known. Do you like scary stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Burns was a funny man. He told jokes on radio and TV. He worked with his wife, Gracie. They made many people smile. He was a very good actor. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Chakiris is a great dancer. He was in a big movie. He moved very well on the screen. He won a big prize for his work. He makes pretty silver jewelry now. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Chapman was a writer. He wrote many plays. He also wrote poems. He liked to change old books into new ones. His work was very special. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Clinton makes fun music. He sings and leads a band. His music has a happy beat. It makes people want to dance. He has won many awards. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Clooney is a famous actor. He acts in many movies. He also makes movies. He helps people in the world. He is a very busy man. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Crabbe was a writer. He wrote poems about real life. He wrote about many people. His poems were very good. He loved to tell stories. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge C. Scott was a famous actor. He acted in movies and plays. He won many big awards for his work. He played many strong leaders. He loved to act on stage too. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Cukor made movies. He was a movie director. He worked in Hollywood. He helped actors do a great job. He won a big prize for his work. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Formby was a funny man. He sang happy songs. He played a small wooden instrument with strings. He made many people smile. He was a big star. Do you like funny songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Formby was a funny singer. He sang happy songs on stage. He wore silly clothes and hats. People loved to watch him. He made many people smile. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge was a man who loved art. He drew many pictures. He drew people in big cities. His art showed how people lived. He even taught art to others. Do you like to draw too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Grove loved music. He wrote books about songs. He even found lost music in a cupboard! This helped many people hear new tunes. He wanted everyone to love music. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Herbert was a man who wrote poems. He lived a long time ago. He also helped people in his town. He was very kind to them. His poems look like art on the page. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Herriman was a man who drew. He made funny pictures for news papers. He drew a cat named Krazy Kat. His art was very special. Many people loved his work. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Lilanga made bright art. He made shapes from wood. He also made many colorful paintings. His art shows happy life. It is fun to see. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Lopez is a funny man. He acts in shows on TV. He tells jokes to make people laugh. He helps many people too. He is very kind. Do you like funny shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge MacDonald wrote magic stories. He wrote about fairies and kings. His books help us dream. He was a kind man. He loved his big family. Do you like magic stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Martin made great music. He worked in a big studio. He helped a famous band called the Beatles. He made their songs sound new. His work brings us joy. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Cohan loved the stage. He sang and danced a lot. He also wrote many songs. People loved his happy music. He was a star on Broadway. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Meredith was a writer. He wrote many poems. He also wrote books. His stories were about people. He was very good at it. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Miller makes movies. He works in a land far away. He makes films about singing birds. He also makes fast car films. These movies are fun to watch. We can see his work on a screen. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Oppen was a writer. He wrote many poems. He also made wood furniture. His words won a big prize. He loved the sea. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Raft was a movie star. He was a very good dancer. He also acted in many films. People loved to watch him move. He was a famous man. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Robey was a funny man. He sang songs on a stage. He wore a big black coat. He made many people laugh. It was his job to be silly. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Martin is a writer. He writes big stories. He makes shows for TV too. Many people love his books. He loves to use his imagination. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge was a man who loved books. He wrote many books about stories. He also taught people at a school. He liked to study old poems. His work helps us learn about books. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Sand was a famous writer. She wrote many books. She even used a man's name. This helped her do her work. She was very brave. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Saunders is a writer. He writes many stories. He also teaches at a school. His books win big prizes. People love to read his work. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorges Bernanos was a writer. He lived in France. He wrote many books. Some books are about priests. His stories help us think. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorges Bizet was a man who made music. He wrote songs for many people. He was a very good piano player. His music is still played today. People love his big show called Carmen. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorges Braque was a great painter. He made art with bright colors. He also painted shapes like cubes. He worked with a friend named Picasso. They made new ways to paint. His art is in many museums. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorges was a man who painted. He used light and dark colors. He liked to paint by soft candlelight. His art looks very still. His work is still loved today. Do you like looking at lights?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorges Delerue made music for movies. He wrote songs for the screen. He won many big awards. His music helps tell stories. We can hear his work in films. Do you like movie music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorges Feydeau wrote funny plays. He loved the stage. He wrote stories that made people laugh. His plays had silly mistakes. People all over the world saw them. Do you like funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Kaufman wrote funny plays. He worked in big theaters. He wrote stories to make people laugh. His plays were very popular. He even won big prizes. Do you like funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorges Perec was a writer. He lived in France. He loved to play with words. He wrote books with fun rules. His stories help us remember things. Do you like to play with words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorges Simenon was a man who wrote books. He wrote many stories about a detective. This detective was named Maigret. People all over the world read his books. He loved to tell stories. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Stevens made movies. He used a camera to tell stories. He worked on many films. He even won a big prize for his work. His movies help us see the world. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Strait is a famous singer. He sings country music. He wears cowboy clothes. He has many hit songs. People love his music. He is the king of his music. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Takei is a famous actor. He was on a show about space. He played a man on a star ship. He also helps people with their rights. He tells true stories about his life. Do you like space shows?
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