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Sabah is a place with a long story. People lived there a long time ago. They lived in caves and used stone tools. Later, many groups of people moved there. Today, it is part of Malaysia. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTwo islands are near each other. They are called Saint Kitts and Nevis. Long ago, people lived there. Later, many new people came. Some things were very unfair. But people worked to change. Do you like islands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people lived on a green island. They called it the land of iguanas. Later, many people fought to own the land. Some people worked hard for freedom. Now, the island is its own place. Do you like islands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA king built a big city. It is by a wide river. Many people came to work there. The city grew very large. It was a place for art and music. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany groups lived on these islands. Long ago, people moved there. Then, people from far away came. Some things were very unfair. Later, the people worked to be free. Now, they rule themselves. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamoa is a group of islands. People lived there a long time ago. They made beautiful clay pots. Many people from far away came to visit. Some stayed to help. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSan Marino is a very old place. It sits on a big mountain. Long ago, a man built a small home there. He wanted to live in peace. This place is still free today. Do you like mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, people lived here. They used stone tools. Then, new people came to stay. They built a small home on a hill. This place grew into a big city. It is a very busy place now. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are two islands in the sea. Long ago, people came to live there. They grew sweet sugar and cocoa. Many people worked hard on the farms. Later, the islands became their own country. Can you imagine living on an…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSarawak is a place in Malaysia. People lived in caves there long ago. They hunted and fished for food. Many people lived there for a very long time. It is a special place. Do you want to visit the caves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSardinia is a big island. Long ago, people built stone towers there. They also made small statues from metal. Many groups of people lived there. It is a very old place. Do you like old stones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a group called the Saxons lived by the sea. They moved to new lands. They were a very strong group. Later, many leaders ruled these lands. Today, we call this place Saxony. It is a special part of the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople love to learn new things. They study art and books. Long ago, they studied many things at once. Now, we study one thing at a time. It helps us know our world. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how we learn about nature. They look at how we make tools. This helps us see how things change. It is fun to learn about the past. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in Africa made many things. Long ago, they made stone tools. They also used fire. Later, they used math and stars. This helped them live well. Can you find Africa on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people in China made many new things. They made paper and printing. They also made the compass to find their way. These tools helped the whole world. It is fun to learn about them. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people lived in India. They grew cotton and cane. They built big cities. They used tools made of metal. They even helped sick animals. People worked hard to learn. Can you imagine living then?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleScotland is a place with a long story. Long ago, people built stone houses. Many different groups lived there. Some even fought big wars. Later, Scotland joined with England. Now, it is a special place. Do you want…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people lived in Senegal. They made tools from stone. Some people made big stone circles. Great empires also grew there. They traded gold and salt. This land has a big story. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSeoul is a big city. It is in South Korea. People lived there a long time ago. Many kings lived there too. It is a busy place now. Do you want to visit Seoul?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSerbia is a place with a long story. Many groups of people lived there. Some lived there a long, long time ago. Later, kings and queens ruled the land. People worked hard to make their own country. It is a very…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany years ago, sailors found these islands. They saw many fish and birds. People from different lands came to live there. They learned to talk in a new way. Now, the islands are their own country. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShanghai is a big city in China. It started as a small village. Long ago, people caught fish there. Now, many ships go to the port. It is a very busy place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSiberia is a very big place. Many people lived there long ago. Some moved from far away. They built new homes. It is a land of wonder. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSicily is a big island. Many groups lived there. They came from far away. Some built great cities. They also grew food. Today it is part of Italy. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people lived in Sierra Leone. They lived there a long time ago. The land has big green forests. It is a very pretty place. It matters because people still live there. Do you like big forests?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSilesia is a place with a long story. Many groups of people lived there. Some came long ago. Others came later. They built towns and lived together. It is a very old land. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSindh is a place with a big history. It has very old cities. People lived there a long time ago. These cities had brick houses and streets. It is a very special place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSingapore is a special place. It is a busy island. Long ago, people traded there. Many people moved to live there. Now, it is a big city. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have used skis for a long time. They helped people move over snow. Long ago, hunters used them to find food. Now, many people use skis for fun. It is a great way to play! Do you like the snow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSlovenia is a land with a long story. Many groups lived there long ago. Some people even made old flutes. Later, many people worked to make it a new country. Today, it is a place for everyone. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Solomon Islands are many islands in the sea. People lived there a long time ago. Many groups came to live on the islands. Later, people from far away came too. Now, the islands are their own home. Do you like the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSomalia is a land in Africa. Long ago, people lived there. They traded gold and spices. They even had art on rocks. It is a very special place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople lived here a long time ago. They made art on rocks. Some people traded gold and spices. This place is very special. We can learn about its past. Do you want to see more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSouth Carolina is a place in America. It has a very long story. Many people lived there long ago. Some people worked on big farms. Later, new jobs helped the state grow. Now, many people live there. Do you want to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people lived in Southern Africa. They lived there a long time ago. Some people made art on rocks. Others built big, strong kingdoms. These lands are very special to us. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSouth Korea is a place in Asia. Long ago, the land was split in two. A big war happened there. Later, the people worked hard. Now, it is a very rich place. It has many big cities. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSouth Sudan is a place in Africa. Many groups of people live there. They have many ways to talk. Long ago, people moved to this land. They brought cows with them. It is a very special place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, Spain had a new king. His name was Philip. He made new rules for his land. He wanted to help his people. This helped Spain stay strong. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSri Lanka is a beautiful island. It sits in the big ocean. Many people lived there a long time ago. They built great things. It is a special place to see. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSubmarines are boats that go under the sea. They can dive deep down. People use them to see the ocean floor. They also help find lost things. These boats are very cool! Do you want to dive under the waves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people live in Suriname. Long ago, many groups lived there. Later, people came from far away. They brought many ways to talk. Now, the people are all different. It is a special place. Do you like to learn about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople lived in Sweden a long time ago. They used stone to make tools. They also traveled on big boats. Later, kings helped lead the land. Sweden is a very special place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSwitzerland is a place in the mountains. Many groups lived there long ago. Some people even lived near lakes. Later, many groups joined together. They worked to make a new home. This helps people live well today. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSydney is a big city. Long ago, people lived there. They were the first people. They fished and hunted. Later, ships came from far away. Now, many people live in Sydney. Do you want to visit it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSyria is a place with a long story. People lived there a long time ago. They were some of the first to grow food. Many kings ruled this land. It is a very special place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTaiwan is a big island. Many people lived there long ago. Some people grew food in fields. Later, many new people came to stay. They built many things. Today, it is a busy place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTajikistan is a place with a long story. Many groups lived there a long time ago. Some kings and leaders ruled the land. People worked hard to build a new country. It is a very special place. Do you want to learn more?
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