Explore people, places, events and discoveries from the past. Choose an article below; its reading controls let you move between the available levels.
Long ago, there was a group of people. They were called the Pechenegs. They lived in large, grassy lands. They moved from place to place. They were a brave group of people. Do you like to travel too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Pedro lived. He sailed to new lands. He was a leader of many men. He was not always kind to others. This made many people sad. Do you like to learn about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man sailed the sea. He wanted to find new lands. He sailed on big ships. He found some islands in the ocean. These islands were far away. Can you imagine sailing on a big ship?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there was a great city. It was called Pella. It was a very rich place. Many kings lived there. It had beautiful floors made of stone. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, many cities joined together. They made a big team. Sparta was the leader of the team. This team helped cities stay safe. They worked as one group. Do you like working in a team?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePemulwuy was a brave leader. He lived in Australia long ago. He helped his people stay strong. He fought to protect his home. Many people remember him today. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a big war happened. It was in Spain and Portugal. Many people fought to be free. They worked hard to win. It was a very big change. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people in the Philippines stood together. They wanted to change their country. They met on a long road. It was a peaceful way to help. A new leader was chosen. It was a big win for the people. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a king lived in Egypt. His name was Pepi II. He became king when he was very young. He ruled for a very long time. His time as king changed Egypt. Can you imagine being a king at six years old?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Pepin lived. He was a strong leader. He brought many lands together. He helped his family stay powerful. His family was very important. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePepin was a great king. He ruled a land called Francia. He worked with the Church. Pepin helped many people. He was a very strong leader. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePercy was a man who loved to explore. He went to a big, green jungle. He wanted to find a lost city. He went with his son. They did not come back. Many people looked for them. Do you like to explore?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople like to group the past. They use names for big blocks of time. This helps us learn. It is like a story with parts. We can look at how things change. Can you name a time in history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Caminha lived long ago. He sailed on a big ship. He saw a new land called Brazil. He wrote a long letter about it. His words help us learn. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, big ships went to Japan. They came from America. A leader named Matthew Perry led them. He wanted to trade with the people there. This changed how the world worked. Do you like big ships?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people in Peru wanted to be free. They did not want a far away king to rule them. Many people worked hard to change this. It took a long time to win. Now, Peru is its own place. Do you like to be free?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there was a king named Peter. He ruled many lands. He also helped his wife become a queen. He led many ships across the sea. Peter was a very busy leader. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there was a king named Peter. He ruled many lands. He had to work hard to lead his people. He was a very busy king. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Petro led many people. He was a brave leader. He helped his people stay strong. He was very good at using a bow. He worked hard to help others. Do you like stories about brave leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, Norway was many small parts. Each part had its own king. Some parts were just a few homes. Other parts were much bigger. One king joined them all together. Now it is one big country. Do you like to explore?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Beauregard lived long ago. He was a leader in a big war. He worked hard to build things. This war was a very sad time. Later, he helped people in many ways. Do you like to learn about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, soldiers fought in lines. They stood very close together. They held big shields and long spears. This helped them stay safe. They worked as one big group. It was a way to help each other. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhan was a brave leader. He lived in Vietnam a long time ago. He worked hard to help his people. He wanted his home to be free. He was very kind to his country. Do you want to be brave like him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKim Phuc is a brave woman. Long ago, she lived in a war. Something very sad happened to her. Now, she helps children in need. She works to bring peace to all. Can you be kind to others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Pheidippides was a runner. He ran a very long way. He ran to help his people. This story started a big race. Today, people still run long races. Do you like to run too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhilip was a king of France. He lived a long time ago. He helped his land grow much bigger. He was a busy leader. His son became the next king. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there was a king. His name was Philip. He ruled for a very long time. He worked to make his land bigger. He helped his people stay safe. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhilippa Langley is a writer. She helped find a lost king. She looked in a car park. She found his bones there. This was a big discovery! It helps us learn about the past. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Philippe Ariès studied the past. He lived in France. He wrote books about families. He looked at how kids lived long ago. He found that things change over time. It is very interesting! Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeclerc was a brave leader. He lived in France a long time ago. He helped his country during a hard war. He led many people to help. He worked very hard for peace. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Pétain lived in France. He was a leader in a big war. Many people thought he was a hero. Later, he made some very bad choices. This hurt his country. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhilip Sheridan was a brave soldier. He led many men in a big war. He was a very fast leader. He helped protect a big park for us. He was a hero to many. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhilip was a great leader. He ruled a large land. He loved beautiful art. He helped many artists work. His home was very grand. Do you like art too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a group of people lived by the sea. They lived in five big cities. They had their own way of life. They lived near other groups of people. Later, many things changed for them. Can you imagine living by the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhilopoemen was a great leader. He led many brave soldiers. He helped his people stay free. He was very kind and humble. He worked hard for his home. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people lived by the sea. They sailed on big boats. They traded goods with others. They even made a new way to write. This helped them share ideas. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Pier lived in a land by the sea. He was a very strong farmer. Some say he was as big as a giant. He led a group of people to fight for their homes. Pier is still a hero today. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePieter Geyl was a man who studied the past. He lived in a place called the Netherlands. He loved to learn about old stories. He taught many students in school. He worked hard to find the truth. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, some people moved to a new land. They sailed on a big ship. They wanted a fair place to live. They worked very hard to build homes. It was a big change for them. Do you like to explore new places?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a king named Piye lived. He ruled a land called Nubia. He was a very strong leader. He helped build a big temple. He also led many people. Piye was a great king. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a sickness spread far. It moved across many lands. It came on ships from Egypt. Many people got very sick. This changed how people lived. Can you imagine a world like that?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, things changed in Ireland. New people came to live there. They took land from the Irish people. This made many people sad. It caused many fights for a long time. Can you imagine living in a new place?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Pliny lived in Rome. He was a writer. He wrote many letters to his friends. He also worked for the king. His letters tell us about life long ago. Do you like to write letters?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, some people sailed to a new land. They came on a big ship. They wanted to live in a new way. The people there helped them. It was a very big change. Do you like to explore?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePocahontas was a Native American woman. She lived a long time ago. Her father was a great leader. She helped many people. We still learn her story today. Do you like history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, many people had to move. Leaders changed where the lines on maps were. This meant many Polish families left their homes. They had to find new places to live. It was a hard time for them. Can you imagine…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, two groups fought a war. One group was from Russia. The other was from Poland. It was a hard time for many people. After a long fight, the land changed. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how leaders rule. They look at how laws work. They also learn about voters. This helps us see how things change. It matters to all of us. Do you want to learn more?
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