Explore countries, cities, landscapes and the relationships between people and places. Choose an article below; its reading controls let you move between the available levels.
Azawad was a place in Mali. It was in a dry area. Some people wanted it to be its own land. This caused some fighting. Later, they made a peace deal. Do you like to learn about new places?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a special map. It shows how far things are. It also shows which way to go. You can see it on the UN flag. It helps us find our way. Can you find the center?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAz Zubayr is a city in Iraq. It sits just south of Basra. It is a very hot place. Many people live there. It is a place where people live in peace. Can you imagine the heat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaalbek is a city in Lebanon. It is in a big valley. The city has very old ruins. People visit to see the big temples. It is a special place. Do you want to see the old stones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Bab-el-Mandeb is a narrow sea. It sits between Africa and Asia. It connects the Red Sea to the ocean. Many big ships sail through it. This place helps ships move goods. Do you like boats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBabol is a big city. It is in a place called Iran. It is near a large sea. The city has many orange trees. It is a very green place. Do you like oranges?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBabruysk is a big city. It sits by a river. A beaver is its symbol. You can see a big fortress there. It is a very old place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Babuyan Islands are in the sea. They are part of the Philippines. Many islands sit in the water. Some islands have big volcanoes. Rare birds and whales live here too. It is a special place. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBắc Ninh is a place in Vietnam. It is in the north part of the land. People make pretty black boxes there. Some people sing songs in this town. It is a busy place to be. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBacolod is a big city. It is in the Philippines. People call it the City of Smiles. They have a fun festival there. Do you like to smile?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBadakhshan is a place in the high mountains. It sits in many lands. Part of it is in China. Some is in Tajikistan. Some is in Afghanistan. Long ago, people found bright blue stones there. They were very pretty. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaden-Württemberg is a place in Germany. It is in the south. It has big hills and a dark forest. Many people live in its cities. It is a busy place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big park. It is in South Dakota. The land has tall rocks. It has lots of grass, too. You can see old bones in the dirt. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBafoussam is a big city. It is in Cameroon. The city is in the hills. It is often cool there. People farm beans and coffee. It is a busy place to visit. Do you like hills?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBago is a city in Myanmar. It is near a place called Yangon. The city has very big, gold buildings. People go there to see them. It is a busy place. Do you want to see the big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaguio is a city in the Philippines. It sits high in the mountains. It is cool there. Many pine trees grow in the city. People call it the City of Pines. It is a pretty place. Do you like the mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBahariya is a green place in the sand. It is in the desert in Egypt. Many trees and plants grow there. People grow food like dates and olives. It is a very special place. Can you find it on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBahawalpur is a big city. It is in a place called Punjab. The city is near a big desert. It has many pretty palaces. You can see old buildings there. Do you want to visit the desert?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBahia is a big place in Brazil. It sits near the blue ocean. Many people live there. It has a city called Salvador. You can see pretty parks and hills. Would you like to visit Bahia?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBahía Blanca is a big city. It is in Argentina. It sits by a blue bay. The name means "White Bay." This is because of white salt on the ground. It is a busy place with many ships. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBahrain is a big island. It sits in the sea. Most of it is dry sand. Some trees grow near the water. A high hill has mist on top. It is a warm place to be. Do you like the sun?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuernsey is a group of islands. They are near France. Many people live on the islands. They are part of the British Crown. It is a pretty place to see. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaja California is a place in Mexico. It is by the big ocean. You can see mountains and dry sand. It also has green forests. Many people live in its cities. Do you want to visit the beach?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaja California Sur is in Mexico. It sits by the sea. There are big mountains and dry deserts. Many people visit the sunny beaches. It is a very pretty place. Do you want to visit the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBakersfield is a big city. It is in California. It sits in a large valley. Many people live there. It has lots of farms and oil. Can you find it on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are many small islands. They sit in the sea near Baku. The water is not deep here. Some birds like to rest on the land. Many people want to visit soon. Do you want to see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBalikpapan is a city by the sea. It is in a place called Borneo. It is a very busy place. Many people live there. It is known for oil. Can you visit the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBallari is a big city. It is in India. There are large hills made of rock. One hill looks like a face! Many people make steel there. It is a busy place. Can you see the big hills?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Balleny Islands are in the sea. They are made of cold ice. Many penguins live there. You might see them on the rocks. It is a very windy place. Would you like to visit the ice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBalochistan is a big land. It has dry deserts and tall mountains. It sits near the blue sea. Many Baloch people live there. It is a very old place. Do you like to see mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Baltic states are three countries. They sit by the Baltic Sea. These lands are Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. They are in a part of the world called Europe. They work well with other lands. Do you want to see…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBamenda is a big city. It sits in a place called Cameroon. The city is on big hills. It has cool air. Many people live there. Do you like the hills?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBanat is a special place. It sits in Europe. It is part of three countries. Some parts are flat. Other parts have big hills. Many people live there. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBanda Aceh is a big city. It is in Indonesia. It sits by the sea. Many people live there. It has a grand mosque. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBandar Abbas is a big city. It sits by the sea in Iran. It is a place for ships. Many people live and work there. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBandar Lampung is a big city. It is in a place called Sumatra. It sits by the sea. Many people live there. They make things like clay pots. It is a busy place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBandar Seri Begawan is a big city. It is in Brunei. It sits by a wide river. You can see houses on the water. It is a very special place. Do you want to visit it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are islands in Indonesia. They sit in the sea. There are many trees and rivers. Some animals live there too. It is a beautiful place. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBangsamoro is a place in the Philippines. It sits on a big island. Many people there are Muslim. It is a special place for them. It helps people live in peace. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBanja Luka is a big city. It sits by a river. There are many green trees near it. The city has a big school. It is a busy place to live. Do you like rivers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBanjarbaru is a big city. It is in Indonesia. The city has many people. It sits near some tall hills. You can see many parks there. It is a busy place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBanjarmasin is a big city. It is in Indonesia. It sits near big rivers. The land is very low. It can get wet from the water. It is a busy place. Do you like rivers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBanjul is a big city. It is in a place called The Gambia. The city sits on an island. It is by a big river. The weather is hot. Do you like the sun?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBanks Island is a large island. It is in Canada. It is very cold there. You can see polar bears. You can see many birds. It is a wild place. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Banks Islands are a group of islands. They are in a place called Vanuatu. Some islands have big volcanoes. Some islands have large lakes. People there speak many ways to talk. It is a very pretty place. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBanten is a place in Indonesia. It is on the island of Java. It sits near the sea. Many people live there. It is a busy place. Do you want to visit Banten?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaoding is a big city. It is in a place called Hebei. There are many people there. It has mountains and flat land. You can see a big lake nearby. It is a very old place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaoji is a big city in China. It sits in a green valley. Hills are all around it. Many trains pass through the city. It is a busy place to be. Would you like to visit?
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