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.
The Yangtze Plain is a big, flat land. It is in China. Many rivers flow through it. It has many lakes, too. You can find rice and fish there. It is a busy place to grow food. Do you like to eat rice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYangzhou is a big city in China. It sits by a long river. The city has a big canal too. It was a very rich place long ago. Many people live there now. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYantai is a city by the sea. It is in a place called China. Many people live there. It is a busy place for fishing. It also grows many tasty apples. Do you like to eat fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYap is a group of islands. It is in the big ocean. The land has green hills. People use special stone money there. It is very beautiful. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYap is a place in the sea. It is part of a group of islands. Many islands are in the water. A town called Colonia is there. People live on the islands. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYaqut was a smart man. He loved to learn about the world. He wrote a big book about places. He traveled to many far lands. His books help us learn today. Do you like to read about places?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYaren is a place on Nauru. It sits by the sea. It is a warm place. Many leaders work here. You can see the airport too. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very big river. It flows through a place called Tibet. The river is very long. It can make a deep canyon. It is a grand place to see. Do you like to see big rivers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYaroslavl is a big city. It is in Russia. Two big rivers meet here. The rivers help people move things. The city is very old. It has many pretty buildings. Do you want to visit it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYasuj is a big city. It sits in the mountains. It gets a lot of rain. This helps things grow. You can see old things there. It is a busy place. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYazd is a city in Iran. It is in a hot desert. The city has many wind towers. They help keep people cool. It is a very old place. Do you like to ride a bike?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYazd is a place in Iran. It sits in the middle of the country. It is near big deserts. You can see tall mountains there. Many people live in its cities. It is a very special place. Do you want to go there?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Yellowstone River is a big river. It flows through the mountains. It goes through a big park. It is in the Western United States. Many people like to fish there. Do you like rivers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYeosu is a city by the sea. It is in South Korea. The water is near the land. It has been around for a long time. People lived there long ago. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYichang is a big city in China. It sits by a long river. The city has big dams. These dams make power. Many people live there. It is a busy place. Do you want to see the river?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYichun is a big city in China. It sits near many trees and rivers. The winters are very cold. The summers are warm and wet. Many people live there. Do you like the woods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYi-Fu Tuan was a writer. He studied the world. He lived in many places. He liked to learn about home. His work helps us see the world. Do you like to explore?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYilan is a place in Taiwan. It sits by the sea. There are big mountains and green farms. Many people live there. It is a very pretty place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYinchuan is a big city. It is in northwest China. A big river flows through it. High mountains are near the city. It is a busy place to live. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYingkou is a city by the sea. It is in China. The city has a big port for ships. It can be very cold in winter. It can be hot in summer. We can see many ships there. Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYiwu is a big city in China. It has a very large market. People sell many small things there. It is a busy place to shop. We can find many toys there. Do you like to shop?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYobe is a place in Nigeria. It is a very dry place. Many people are farmers. They grow food in the sun. It can be very hot there. Do you like the sun?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYokosuka is a city in Japan. It sits by the blue sea. Many people live there. You can see big ships at the base. It is a busy place. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYola is a big city. It sits by a river in Nigeria. The land is warm and sunny. There are green trees and red earth. It is a busy place to live. Do you like warm places?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYongin is a big city. It is in South Korea. Many people live there. You can visit fun parks. There are big water parks too. It is a busy place. Do you want to go there?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYork is a big city. It is in England. Two rivers flow through it. It has old walls and a castle. You can see many old buildings there. Do you want to visit York?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYorkshire is a big place. It is in Northern England. It has hills and a sea. People love to visit here. It is a very pretty place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYosemite Falls is a big waterfall. It is in a park in California. The water falls from very high up. It can be very loud. We can see the water fall. Do you like to see waterfalls?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYucatán is a place in Mexico. It sits by the big sea. Long ago, the Maya people lived there. They built great stone cities. It is a very special land. Would you like to visit it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Yucatán Channel is a path of water. It sits between Mexico and Cuba. It links two big seas. The water flows through it. Many fish live in this area. It is a busy place for the sea. Can you find it on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYueyang is a big city. It is in China. It sits by a large lake. It is near a big river. You can see a tall tower there. People like to visit it. Do you want to see the lake?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYugyd Va is a big park. It is in Russia. You can see high mountains there. Many birds and bears live in the woods. It is a very special place. Do you like to see wild animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYukon is a place in Canada. It is near Alaska. It has big mountains. It has a long river. It can be very cold. Do you like the snow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYunlin is a place in Taiwan. It is by the sea. Much of the land is flat and green. Many farms grow food there. It is a nice place. Do you like farms?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYuzhny is a big island. It sits in the cold north. It is part of Russia. Many birds live there. The land has low plants. It is a very special place. Can you see the ice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZacatecas is a place in Mexico. It has many big mountains. It is known for silver. You can see many plants. Some trees lose leaves in winter. It is a very cool place. Do you like mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZadar is a very old city. It sits by the blue sea. It is in a place called Croatia. Many people go there to visit. It is a fun place to be. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZahedan is a big city. It is in a place called Iran. The land there is very hot and dry. Trains go to this city from near Pakistan. It is a busy place for many people. Can you imagine living in a hot place?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZakarpattia is a place in Ukraine. It sits in big mountains. These mountains are called the Carpathians. People visit to ski and play. Many different people live there. It is a very pretty place. Do you like the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZakynthos is a Greek island. It sits in the sea. The island has many beaches. Sea turtles live there too. It is a sunny place. Do you like the beach?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZamboanga City is a big place. It is in the Philippines. Many people live there. It is a busy city. It has many shops and streets. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Zamboanga Peninsula is a piece of land. It is in Mindanao. It sits by the sea. There are many islands near it. It has many cities and towns. It is a very big place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZamfara is a place in Nigeria. It is a busy land. Many people live there. They grow food like corn. Farming is very important. It helps people. Do you like to farm?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZanjan is a big city in Iran. It is near some tall mountains. The summers are hot and dry. The winters are cold and snowy. Many people there are very happy. Do you like the snow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are many islands in the sea. They are near a place called Tanzania. People call them the Spice Islands. Many people live on these islands. You can see many birds there too. It is a very pretty place. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZanzibar City is a big city. It sits by the blue ocean. It is on a large island. The air is very hot there. It is a busy place to be. Do you like the beach?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZaozhuang is a big city. It is in China. It has hills and lakes. People make tasty food there. You might like the spicy chicken! Do you like spicy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZapopan is a big city. It is in Jalisco, Mexico. The name means "among the sapote trees." There is a very special church there. It has a beautiful statue. Can you see the city in the picture?
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