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.
This is a flat mountain. It is in a place called Venezuela. It has big holes in the top. Green trees grow there. Many plants and animals live there. It is a very special place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Cévennes is a place with big mountains. It is in a country called France. The hills are very green. People live there too. It is a pretty place to see. Do you like mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChaco is a place in Argentina. It sits in the north-east. It has big rivers nearby. Many people live there. They speak many ways to talk. It is a warm place. Can you find it on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Chad Basin is a big place. It is in a part of Africa. It has lots of land and water. It is a special place for many. We can learn about it. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChagang is a place in North Korea. It has many big mountains. It is very cold in the winter. There are also many shiny gems there. You can see many hills. Do you like mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis place is in Iran. It has many big mountains. The mountains are very tall. Many rivers start here. Water flows from the hills. It is a beautiful place to see. Do you like mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Chambeshi is a river. It is in Zambia. It starts in the mountains. The water flows to a wet land. This water helps the grass grow. It is a big part of a long river. Can you see the water flow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChampagne is a place in France. It is a very flat land. It has a lot of open space. This place is famous for white wine. It is a special place to see. Do you want to go there?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChandrapur is a city in India. It sits near two rivers. The land has much coal. This is called black gold. It can be very hot there. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChang'an was a very big city. It was in China. Many kings lived there long ago. It was one of the largest cities in the world. You can see its history in Xi'an today. Do you want to visit this old place?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Changbai Mountains are very big. They are in East Asia. The mountains have many trees. Some trees are tall and green. It is very cold there in winter. You might see a bear or a wolf. Do you like the snow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChangde is a big city. It is in China. It sits near a large lake. There are mountains nearby too. You can see a long wall with poems. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big palace. It is in Seoul. It is in South Korea. Many kings lived here. It has a secret garden. It is a very special place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChanghua is a place in Taiwan. It sits by the sea. Many people live there. It has big, flat lands. There are even big wind fans. It is a busy place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChangwon is a big city. It is in South Korea. It sits by the blue sea. There are many green parks there. You can ride a bike too. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChangzhi is a big city. It is in China. Many mountains are there. The land is very high. It can be cold in winter. It can be warm in summer. Would you like to see the mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChangzhou is a big city in China. It sits by a large river. The summers are hot. The winters are cool. Many people live there. It has a fun dinosaur park. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThere are eight islands in the sea. They are near California. Many plants and animals live there. People have lived there for a long time. You can see them by boat. Do you want to visit the islands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Chao Phraya is a big river. It flows through Thailand. It goes to the sea. Many people live near it. Boats move on the water. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChaoyang is a big part of Beijing. It has many tall buildings. It is where many people work. You can see many shops there. It is a busy place. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChaozhou is a big city in China. It has many green hills. A long river flows through the land. People grow tea and fruit there. It is a very special place. Do you like to see shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharleroi is a big city. It is in Belgium. A river called the Sambre flows through it. Long ago, it was a place for coal and steel. Now, many plants and animals live there. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles was a man who loved to explore. He traveled far away to South America. He saw new plants and trees there. He even found rubber! He helped us learn about our world. Do you like to explore too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharleston is a big city. It is in South Carolina. It sits by the ocean. The water is near many rivers. It has old, pretty houses. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharleston is a big city. It is in West Virginia. Two rivers meet there. It is a place for leaders. It is a busy place to be. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharlotte is a big city. It is in North Carolina. There are many green trees there. It is a very green place. People like to visit. Do you want to go to Charlotte?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharlottetown is a big city. It is in Canada. It sits by the blue water. The city has many streets. It is a special place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChatham Island is a big island. It sits in the blue ocean. It is near New Zealand. The sky can be misty there. It is often cool and wet. Do you like the rain?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Chatham Islands are in the sea. They are near New Zealand. Many small islands are there. Some islands have plants and birds. People visit to see them. Do you like islands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChemnitz is a big city in Germany. It sits by a river. There are hills all around it. The city makes many things in big shops. It is a special place for art. Do you want to visit it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Chenab is a big river. It flows through India and Pakistan. Two small rivers join to make it. It helps people grow food. The water is very useful. Do you like to see rivers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCheonan is a big city. It is in South Korea. Many trains and buses go there. It is a busy place. You can see a big Buddha statue. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCheongju is a big city. It is in South Korea. A river flows through the middle. There are mountains near the city. It has four seasons. Do you like to see mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCherkasy is a place in Ukraine. A big river flows through it. The land has hills and flat parts. Many people grow food there. It is a busy place. Do you want to see the river?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChernihiv is a big city. It is in Ukraine. A large river flows by it. The city has very old churches. Some buildings were hurt in a war. Now, people are rebuilding the city. Do you want to see the old churches?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChernihiv is a place in Ukraine. It is in the north. A big river flows through it. The city of Chernihiv is very old. It has many pretty churches. Can you find it on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChernivtsi is a big city. It sits in Ukraine. A river flows near it. The city has many old buildings. It is a place for learning. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChernivtsi is a place in Ukraine. It has big mountains. It also has many rivers. The land has green hills. It is a very pretty place. Can you see the mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are big mountains. They are in a place called Siberia. Many rivers flow near them. Some parts have ice. You can see lakes too. The mountains are very tall. Do you like to see mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Chesapeake Bay is a big body of water. It sits near the Atlantic Ocean. Many rivers flow into it. It is home to crabs and fish. It is a very pretty place. Do you like the water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCheshire is a place in England. It sits near Wales. The land has flat parts and hills. Some buildings are made of red stone. It is a very nice place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCheyenne is a big city. It is in Wyoming. It sits near some creeks. The city is very busy. People go to a fun rodeo there. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChhattisgarh is a place in India. It has many green trees. Some parts are high hills. The middle is flat land. It has lots of coal too. Do you like forests?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChiang Rai is a big city. It is in Thailand. A river flows near it. You can see pretty hills. It is a special place. Do you want to go there?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChiapas is a place in Mexico. It is near Guatemala. It has green jungles and big mountains. You can see old stone cities there. It is a very pretty place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChiayi is a city in Taiwan. It sits on flat land. It is near big mountains. The air is warm and wet. You can ride a train there. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChiayi is a place in Taiwan. It sits by the sea. It also has big mountains. Many people visit the mountains. It is a very pretty place. Would you like to go there?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChiba is a big city in Japan. It sits by the blue sea. It has a very long train that hangs in the air. Many people live there. It is a busy place to visit. Do you like trains?
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