Afonso III of Portugal
Afonso was a king. He lived long ago. He helped many people. He made new towns. He made things fair for all. Do you like kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHistory articles — Page 20
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African-American history
Many years ago, people were brought here. They had to work very hard. It was not fair to them. Later, many people worked to make things better. They helped change the rules. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAfrican theatre of World War I
A long time ago, there was a big war. It happened in many places in Africa. Many groups of people fought. Some people fought to be free. It was a hard time for many. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAfsharid Iran
Long ago, a man named Nader became a king. He led a very large group of people. His land grew much bigger. He was a strong leader. Many people lived under his rule. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAftermath of World War I
A big war ended long ago. Many new countries were made. Some old groups went away. People worked to make new rules. Life changed for many people. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAftermath of World War II
A big war ended. Many places were broken. People worked hard to fix them. New groups helped countries talk. This helped make the world better. Can you help people too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAge of Revolution
Long ago, many people wanted change. They wanted to help rule their own lands. They wanted things to be fair for all. This helped new countries start. It changed how we live today. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAge of Sail
Long ago, big ships used wind. These ships moved across the sea. They carried goods to new lands. People used them for a long time. Now, we use engines for boats. Do you like the wind?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAghlabid dynasty
Long ago, a group of people ruled. They lived in a place with sun. They built big, beautiful mosques. They also built ways to move water. These things still help us today. Do you like old buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAgnès Sorel
Long ago, a woman named Agnes lived in France. She was a friend to a king. She helped him lead his people. Agnes loved to wear pretty clothes. She was a very famous lady. Do you like pretty clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAgüeybaná II
Agüeybaná II was a great leader. He led his people in Puerto Rico. He was very brave. He worked hard to protect his tribe. People still honor him today. Do you know any brave leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhmad ibn Fadlan
A man named Ibn Fadlan was a traveler. He went on a very long trip. He saw many new places. He wrote down what he saw. His stories help us learn today. Do you like to travel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhmad ibn Tulun
A long time ago, a man named Ahmad lived in Egypt. He was a strong leader. He built a new city for his people. He also fixed the water paths for farms. This helped many people. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhmadnagar Sultanate
Long ago, a king built a kingdom. It was in a place called the Deccan. He built a big city with forts. They made beautiful gardens and palaces. These places were very grand. Do you like big forts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhmed Urabi
Ahmed Urabi was a leader in Egypt. He was a soldier. He wanted things to be fair for his people. He fought to make changes. Later, he had to live far away. He eventually came home. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhmose I
Ahmose was a king in Egypt. He became king when he was young. He helped bring his land back together. He also helped build big things. His work helped Egypt grow strong. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhom kingdom
Long ago, a leader named Sukaphaa moved to a new land. He brought many people with him. They worked together to grow rice in big fields. This group built a kingdom that lasted a long time. It was a place where many…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhuitzotl
A king lived long ago. He ruled a big land. He built a great city. He also helped birds move. He was a strong leader. Do you like kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAi-Khanoum
Long ago, there was a big city. It sat near two rivers. People lived there in a grand palace. They even had a place for shows. It was a very special place to live. Can you imagine a city like that?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAir raids on Japan
Long ago, there was a big war. Planes flew over cities in Japan. They dropped things that caused fires. This was very sad for many people. It changed how the world works today. Can you imagine seeing planes in the sky?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAir warfare of World War II
Long ago, there was a big war. Many planes flew in the sky. Some planes helped people on the ground. People worked hard to build them. It was a very busy time. Can you imagine flying a plane?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAkira Mutō
A man named Akira Mutō was a leader. He led many soldiers in a big war. He did things that were very wrong. Many people were hurt because of him. Later, he was punished for his actions. Do you see how we learn from…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAkkad (city)
Akkad was a very big city. It was a place for kings. Many people lived there long ago. We do not know where it was. It might be near a river. Can you help us find it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAktion T4
Long ago, bad things happened in Germany. Leaders were very unkind to many people. They hurt people who were sick. Many brave people spoke up to help. They said this was wrong. We must remember these stories. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlan Moorehead
Alan was a man who wrote books. He lived in many far places. He traveled to see the world. He wrote about big wars too. His stories help us learn. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlan Rufus
Alan Rufus was a strong leader. He lived a long time ago. He helped a king win a land. Then he built a big castle. This castle is still there today. Do you like big castles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlara of Kush
Long ago, a king named Alara lived. He was a great leader. He brought many people together. He made a special home for his people. We can still learn about him today. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlaska Purchase
Long ago, the United States bought Alaska. A country called Russia owned the land. The United States paid money to have it. This helped the land become part of our home. It was a very big change. Do you like to look…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlbert Soboul
Albert was a man who loved stories. He studied the past of France. He wrote many books about it. His work helps us learn. He was a great teacher. Do you like to learn about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlbigensian Crusade
Long ago, a group of people had new ideas. They lived in a place in France. Many leaders did not like their ideas. This led to a big fight. It was a very sad time. Do you think it is good to have new ideas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlboin
Alboin was a king. He led his people to a new home. They moved to a place called Italy. It was a big trip. He was a strong leader. Do you like to explore new places?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlbrecht von Wallenstein
A man named Wallenstein was a leader. He led many soldiers in a war. He became very rich and powerful. This matters because he changed history. He was a very big part of the story. Do you like learning about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAleksey Yermolov
Aleksey was a famous leader. He led many soldiers. He was very brave in wars. He also built new towns. Some people liked him a lot. Other people thought he was mean. Do you like stories about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexander Cunningham
Alexander was a man who loved old things. He went to India to work. He looked for very old cities. He found gold and silver coins. This helps us learn about the past. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexander Kolchak
Alexander was a man of the sea. He sailed on big ships. He also explored cold, icy lands. He was a leader in a big war. Many people had hard times then. It was a very busy life. Do you like to explore?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexander Mackenzie (explorer)
A man named Alexander was an explorer. He traveled a long way. He went across a big land. He saw the sea. He was very brave. Do you like to explore too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexander Selkirk
A man lived alone on an island. He was there for four years. He found food like goats to eat. He even made his own clothes. He was very brave. Can you imagine being all alone?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)
Alix was a princess from a long time ago. She lived in a big family. Her grandmother was Queen Victoria. Alix married a man named Nicholas. They lived in Russia. Later, things became very hard for them. Do you want…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexei Stakhanov
A man named Alexei worked in a mine. He dug up a lot of coal. He worked very hard. People saw his work. They wanted to work hard too. He became very famous. Do you like to work hard?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexiad
A princess wrote a big book. She wrote about her father. He was a great king. She tells us how he led. It helps us learn about the past. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlfonso Caso
Alfonso Caso was a smart man. He lived in Mexico. He loved to study things from long ago. He found gold in old tombs. His work helps us learn. Do you like to learn about the past?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlfred Dreyfus
Alfred was a soldier in France. Long ago, people were very unfair to him. They said he did something bad. He did not do it. Many people worked hard to help him. Finally, he was seen as good again. Do you like to help…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlfred Jodl
Alfred Jodl was a leader in the army. He worked for a group in Germany. He made choices that were very wrong. Later, a group of leaders met to talk about these choices. They found him guilty. Do you want to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlfred Rosenberg
Long ago, a man named Alfred Rosenberg lived. He was a leader in a group called the Nazis. He helped lead this group in Germany. He did many things that were very wrong. Later, he had to face a big trial. Can you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlgerian Civil War
Long ago, there was a big fight in Algeria. Groups of people did not agree. This caused many sad things to happen. It was a hard time for the people. We hope for peace today. Do you like peace?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAli-Shir Nava'i
Ali was a great writer. He wrote many poems. He also built many schools and homes. He loved his own way of talking. Many places are named after him today. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAllan Nevins
Allan Nevins was a man who loved stories. He wrote many books about the past. He told stories about great leaders. He also wrote about big wars. His books help us learn. Do you like to read about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAllied invasion of Sicily
Many years ago, a big fight happened. It was on a large island. Many ships and planes went there. They worked to change things. This helped make the world safer. Do you like learning about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article