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.
French Guiana is a place in South America. It is part of France. Most of it is a big green forest. Many people live near the sea. It is a very special place. Do you like the jungle?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrench Polynesia is a place in the ocean. It has many islands. Some are very small. Many people live on Tahiti. It is part of France. It is very pretty. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFridtjof Nansen was a brave man. He lived in Norway. He loved to ski in the snow. He went on big trips to cold places. He also helped many people. He won a special prize for peace. Would you like to go on a trip?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFujian is a place in China. It sits by the sea. Many people live there. They speak many ways to talk. The name means happy. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFukuoka is a big city in Japan. It sits by the blue sea. Many people live there. It is a place for trade. You might see many shops. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFuzhou is a big city. It is in China. It sits near a river. Many people live there. It is a busy place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGabon is a country in Africa. It sits by the big ocean. There are mountains and green land. Many people live there. It is a special place to see. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGaborone is a big city. It is in a place called Botswana. The city sits near some hills. It is near a river too. Many people live there. It is a busy place! Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Galápagos are islands in the sea. They are near South America. Many big turtles live there. They are very special. Do you want to see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGalicia is a place in Spain. It sits by the big blue ocean. The land has many green hills. It can be rainy there. Many people live in its cities. Do you like the rain?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGaza is a small place. It sits by the sea. It is near Egypt and Israel. Many people live there. It is a very busy place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGaziantep is a big city. It is in Turkey. A river flows by the city. Many people live there. It is a busy place. Can you visit it one day?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGdańsk is a big city. It is in Poland. It sits by the sea. The city has a large port. Many people visit to see it. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeneva is a big city. It is in Switzerland. It sits by a large lake. Many people work there to help the world. It is a place for peace. Would you like to visit the lake?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGenoa is a big city. It is in Italy. It sits by the blue sea. Many ships go to its port. It has very old streets. You might see many people there. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe use lines to find places. These lines are on a map. They help us find where we are. They show us where to go. It is like a big grid. Can you find your home on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorgia is a land by the sea. It sits near the Black Sea. It has very tall mountains. People there have their own way to talk. It is a beautiful place to see. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGhana is a country in Africa. It sits by the big ocean. The land has green forests. Many people live there. It is a very special place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGibraltar is a small place. It sits by the sea. It is next to Spain. A big rock is there. Many people live in the town. It is a very special spot. Do you want to see the big rock?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiza is a big city in Egypt. It sits near the Nile River. You can see giant pyramids there. There is also a big stone Sphinx. Many people visit to see the old things. Do you want to see the pyramids?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlasgow is a big city. It sits by a river. The river is the Clyde. Many people live there. It is a busy place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA globe is a round model. It looks like the Earth. It shows land and water. It helps us see our world. It is very fun to use. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Gobi is a big, dry place. It is in Mongolia and China. It can be very cold. You might see rocks or sand. Some animals live there too. Do you like the desert?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Godavari is a big river. It is in India. The river flows to the sea. It helps many plants and animals grow. It is a very special place. Do you like rivers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGondar is a big city in Ethiopia. It has old stone castles. These castles were for kings. Long ago, kings lived here. It is a very special place. Do you want to see the castles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGqeberha is a big city. It is in South Africa. It sits by the blue sea. The wind blows there a lot. It is a nice place to visit. Do you like the beach?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Gran Chaco is a big land. It is in South America. Many plants and animals live there. You might see a jaguar! It is a very special place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Great Australian Bight is a big bay. It is by the coast of Australia. You can see tall cliffs there. Big whales swim in the blue water. It is a grand place to see. Do you like whales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreat Bear Lake is a big lake. It is in Canada. The water is very clear. Much of the lake is ice. It stays frozen for a long time. The lake is a special place. Do you like cold places?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreat Britain is a big island. It is near Europe. It has three parts. These are England, Scotland, and Wales. Many people live there. It is a special place. Do you want to visit it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Great Dividing Range is a long line of hills. It is in the country of Australia. It stays near the east coast. It has many mountains and green hills. Some parts are very high. You can see big waterfalls there. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are big islands in the sea. They sit in the warm Caribbean. Cuba is the largest island. Many people live there. We can see blue water and sand. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Great Plains is a big place. It sits in North America. It has lots of flat land. You can see grass for a long way. It is a very wide place. Do you like big spaces?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Great Rift Valley is a long crack in the Earth. It goes through many places. It starts in Syria and goes down to Mozambique. It has big lakes and tall mountains. It is a very big place. Can you find it on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very big lake. It is in Canada. The water is very deep. It stays frozen for a long time. Many fish live in the water. Do you like big lakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Smoky Mountains are very big. They are in the United States. You can see tall mountains and green trees. There are many pretty waterfalls too. It is a special place to visit. Do you like the mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreece is a country by the sea. It is in a place called Europe. Many islands sit in the blue water. It is a very pretty place. You might like to see it. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreenland is a very big island. It sits in the cold ocean. Many people live near the water. It is a special place. We can learn so much about it. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Greenland Sea is a big sea. It is near Greenland. It is very cold there. The water is green. Seals like to live in the ice. Do you like the cold?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrenada is a beautiful island. It sits in the sea. It is near many other islands. The island grows yummy spices. These spices smell very good. It is a bright place. Can you smell the spices?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuadalajara is a big city. It is in Mexico. It is in a place called Jalisco. Many people live there. It has music and art. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuadeloupe is a group of islands. It is in the Caribbean Sea. Some islands are very high. Some islands are flat. You can see white sand beaches. It is a beautiful place. Do you like the beach?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuam is a big island. It sits in the ocean. It is part of the United States. Many people live there. They have a special way to talk. It is a sunny place. Do you want to visit Guam?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuangdong is a big place in China. It sits by the blue sea. Many people live there. You can see big cities. It is a busy place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuangzhou is a big city. It is in China. It sits by a river. Many people live there. It has many tall buildings. It is a busy place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuatemala City is a big city. It sits in a mountain valley. It is in the country of Guatemala. Many people live and work there. It is a very busy place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuayaquil is a big city. It is in Ecuador. It sits by a large river. Many people live there. It is a busy place to visit. Would you like to see the river?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big part of land. It is in South America. It has many green trees. It has tall mountains and big falls. Many animals live here. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article