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Lake Constance is a big lake. It sits where three lands meet. It is near the high Alps. The water is fresh and clean. It helps give us water to drink. Do you like to see big lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Edward is a big lake. It sits in Africa. It is near two countries. Many fish live in the water. Some animals live near the shore. Do you like to see lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Garda is a big lake. It is in Italy. It sits near big mountains. The air is warm there. You can see olive trees. Do you like lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Geneva is a big lake. It is near tall mountains. It sits in two countries. People swim in the blue water. It is a very pretty place. Do you like lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Gordon is a big lake. It is in a place called Tasmania. A dam made this lake. It holds a lot of water. It helps make power for us. It is a very large place. Do you like big lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA lake island is land in a lake. It can be made by a volcano. Some are even made by people. They can be very pretty. Do you want to visit one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Itasca is a small lake. It is in Minnesota. This lake starts the big Mississippi River. You can see many trees there. It is a very pretty place. Do you want to visit the lake?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Khanka is a big lake. It sits between Russia and China. Many fish live in the water. Many birds live near the lake, too. It is a very special place. Do you like to see birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Kivu is a big lake. It is in Africa. It sits by two countries. Many people live near it. It is a special place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Lanao is a big lake. It is in the Philippines. It is very deep. Many people live near the water. They are called the Maranao. Do you like big lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Lucerne is a big lake. It is in a place called Switzerland. The lake has many arms. High mountains are all around it. You can see them from a boat. It is a very pretty place. Would you like to ride on a boat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Mackay is a very big lake. It sits near a large desert. The ground is white from salt. It looks like snow. You can see brown hills too. It is a special place. Do you like big lakes?
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Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Manitoba is a big lake. It is in a place called Manitoba. Many birds fly there. You can see fish in the water. It is a very special place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Mashu is a clear lake. It is in Japan. The water is very clean. It sits in a big hole from a volcano. Sometimes, white fog hides the lake. It looks very pretty. Do you like to see clear water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Mead is a big lake. It is in the desert. A dam holds the water in. The water helps many people. It helps them drink and grow food. Do you like lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Nasser is a very big lake. It sits in Egypt and Sudan. A big dam made this lake. People fish in the water. Many people visit to see old temples. It is a special place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake of the Woods is a big lake. It is in Canada and the USA. The lake has many islands. Many birds live there. It is a pretty place to see. Do you like big lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Okeechobee is a big lake. It is in Florida. The water is very shallow. It is too big to see across. Many animals live there. Can you find it on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Pátzcuaro is a big lake. It is in Mexico. Tall mountains are all around it. Many birds live in the wet grass nearby. You can see islands in the water. It is a very pretty place. Do you like lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Peipus is a big lake. It sits between two lands. One is Estonia. One is Russia. Many fish live in the water. Birds stop here to rest. It is a very pretty place. Do you like lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Pontchartrain is a big place with water. It is in Louisiana. It has many rivers that flow into it. A very long bridge goes across the water. You can see birds like eagles there. Do you like to see big lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Sevan is a big lake. It is in a place called Armenia. The water is very good for fish. You can swim at the beach. People love to visit the lake. Do you like to swim in lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Simcoe is a big lake. It is in Canada. The water is very pretty. Many people go there to fish. It can even freeze in winter! Do you like to fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThere are three lakes in Ireland. They sit in a green park. Big mountains are all around them. You can see many trees and hills. It is a very pretty place to visit. Do you like to look at lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Tai is a big lake. It is in China. There are many islands in the water. People catch fish there. It is a very pretty place. Do you like lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Taupō is a big lake. It is in New Zealand. The lake sits in a big hole from a volcano. You can see fish in the water. It is a very pretty place. Do you like lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Taymyr is a big lake. It is in a cold place. It stays under ice for a long time. Many fish live in the water. It is a very special place. Do you like to see fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLake Winnipegosis is a big lake. It is in Canada. The water can be muddy. It has many fish in it. You can go there to fish. It is a nice place. Do you like lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLakshadweep is a group of islands. They sit near India. The islands are in the blue sea. Many people fish there for food. It is a warm place. Do you like the beach?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLalitpur is a big city. It is in a valley in Nepal. Many people make art there. They carve wood and stone. It is a very pretty place. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLampung is a place in Indonesia. It sits on a big island. It is near the sea. Many people live there. They have their own way to talk. It is a special place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLānai is a small island. It is in Hawaii. It sits near Maui. People once grew many pineapples there. You can see a ship in the water. It is a pretty place. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLancashire is a place in England. It is near the sea. Some parts are flat. Some parts are hilly. You can see cows in the fields. Do you like to see hills?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA landscape is what we see outside. It can be hills or water. It can be forests or deserts. Some are made by people. Landscapes look different everywhere. They are very beautiful. What do you see outside?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLand's End is a place by the sea. It is in a place called Cornwall. The land meets the big blue water. The cliffs are very tall and made of rock. Many people go there for a holiday. Would you like to see the waves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLangfang is a big city in China. It sits between two other cities. It is a place for many people. Many people work with computers there. It is a busy place to visit. Have you ever been to a big city?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLangkawi is a group of islands. It is in Malaysia. Many islands are covered in green trees. You can see a big eagle statue there. It is a fun place to visit. Do you want to see the islands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Langkofel is a group of mountains. They are in the Alps. These mountains are very tall. They look like a big ring of rock. You can hike or ski there. It is a fun place to see. Do you like big mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguedoc is a place in France. It is in the south. It is near big rivers. It has many old cities. We can learn about its history. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanzarote is a sunny island. It sits in the sea near Africa. The land has many volcanoes. It can be very hot and dry. Many people live there in white houses. Do you like the sun?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLa Palma is a beautiful island. It sits in the big ocean. It is part of the Canary Islands. This island was made by volcanoes. It is a very special place. Would you like to visit it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLa Paz is a big city. It sits by the blue sea. It is in a place called Baja California Sur. The sun shines a lot there. You can see big whale sharks in the water. It is a pretty place. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a wide strip of water. It sits between two islands. One island is in Russia. One island is in Japan. It connects two big seas. It is a very deep place. Can you see it on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLa Plata is a big city. It is in Argentina. Many trees grow in the streets. It has a very large church. The city is shaped like a square. Do you want to visit it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Laptev Sea is a cold sea. It sits near Siberia. Much of the sea is frozen. It stays icy for a long time. You might see mammoth bones in the ice! Do you like the snow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLa Rioja is a place in Spain. It has big mountains and hills. A large river flows through it. Many people grow grapes there. It is a very pretty land. Do you want to visit it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLa Rioja is a place in Argentina. It has big mountains. The land is very dry. It can be very hot in the summer. You might see red rocks there. Do you like to see mountains?
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