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Long ago, a man named Herod was king. He built many big things. He made a very large Temple. He was a powerful leader. Some people liked him. Other people thought he was mean. Do you like to build big things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study the past. They look at old things. They read old letters too. This helps us learn the truth. It is like being a detective. Do you like to find clues?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man wrote a big book. It tells stories about the past. He traveled to many places. He talked to many people. His book helps us learn. Do you like stories about the past?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople love to tell stories. They tell stories about the past. This helps us learn. We see how things change. It is like a big puzzle. Do you like stories about long ago?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople lived here a long time ago. They were small farmers. They also kept animals. This land is a special place. Many people have traveled through it. It is a very big part of our world. Do you like to learn about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people thought a land sat in the far south. They went on big ships to find it. The sea was very cold and icy. Now we know this land is called Antarctica. It is a very special place. Do you want to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArgentina is a big place. Many people lived there long ago. Then, people from far away came. They built new cities. Later, the people chose to rule themselves. Now it is a country. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople lived in Australia a long time ago. They had many beautiful songs and art. Later, people from far away came by ship. They built new towns on the land. Today, many people from all over the world live there. It…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany tribes lived in Brazil. They lived there for a long time. Then, people from far away arrived. They brought new things to the land. Today, Brazil is a big country. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people lived here long ago. They had many ways to live. Then, people from far away came. They stayed and built new homes. Now, many people call this land Canada. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people lived in Central Asia. They moved with horses. They lived in tents. Some people built big cities. They traded goods along roads. It is a very big place. Do you like horses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people live in East Asia. It has many big countries. These places have a long history. People there share many old ways. It is a very busy place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEgypt is a very old place. Long ago, kings ruled there. They built big stone pyramids. Many different people ruled Egypt later. Now, it is a republic. We can learn so much about it! Do you want to see more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEthiopia is a very old place. It has many people. They lived there long ago. Some kings ruled the land. They built great things. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrance is a big place. People lived there long ago. They made art on cave walls. Many groups lived there too. Now, it is a special country. Do you want to see more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGermany is a place in Europe. It has a very long story. Many groups of people lived there. Some lived there a long time ago. They built things and made art. It is a big part of our world. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreece has a very long story. People lived there a long time ago. They built big cities. Some people were brave leaders. It is a special place to learn about. Do you want to see more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople lived in India long ago. They built big, busy cities. They grew food and kept animals. This helped them live together. Many new things grew from this. It is a very big story. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, India became its own country. It was a very big change. Many people had to move to new homes. Today, India is a very large place. It is growing fast. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIndonesia is a land of many islands. It sits near the middle of the world. Many people live there today. They have many ways to talk. It is a very special place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIran is a very old place. People lived there long ago. They built big cities. They made many things. It is a special land. Can you find it on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIraq is a land with a big story. Long ago, people lived there. They built the first cities. They even made the first writing. This place helps us learn about the past. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis land has a long story. Many people lived here long ago. They grew food and kept animals. Later, many groups of people came to this place. It is a very special place to many. Do you like learning about the past?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people lived in Italy long ago. Some built a great city called Rome. Rome grew very big and strong. It helped shape our world today. Can you imagine living there?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJapan is a beautiful land. People lived there long ago. They made clay pots. Then, new tools came from far away. This helped many people live there. It is a very special place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople lived in Korea a long time ago. They made pots from clay. They also used tools made of stone. Later, they used bronze and iron. Many kings and queens ruled the land. Can you imagine living so long ago?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people lived by two rivers. This place was called Mesopotamia. It was a land with lots of food. People built the first big cities there. This helped our world grow. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMexico has a long story. People lived there a long time ago. They grew corn and beans. They built big stone homes. It is a very special place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople lived in Morocco a long time ago. They built big cities and trade paths. Many different groups lived there. Some groups came from far away. They all helped shape the land. Can you find Morocco on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNigeria is a big place. Many people lived there long ago. They made beautiful art from clay. Some people built large kingdoms. They grew and changed over time. Nigeria is a special land. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people lived in North Africa. Long ago, the land was green. It had many lakes. People grew food near the river. This was a very special place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people live in the big ocean. They live on many islands. Some people came here a long time ago. They used boats to travel. These islands are very special to us. Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people lived in this land. They grew food and kept animals. They even built big cities. Later, many new groups came to stay. This place became a new country. It is called Pakistan. Do you like learning…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people lived in Peru. They built big cities. Some built tall pyramids. Later, a large group called the Inca ruled. They were very smart. Do you want to see their old cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePoland is a country in Europe. It has a very long story. Many groups lived there long ago. A leader named Mieszko started the first state. Later, the country became very strong. People worked hard to make it free…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePortugal is a land with a long story. People lived there a long time ago. Many groups lived there. Some were kings and some were tribes. They built a great country. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRussia is a very big land. Many people lived there long ago. They built cities and made rules. Some leaders helped the land grow. Now, many people live there today. Do you like to learn about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people lived here long ago. They moved across the land. A king helped bring the land together. This made a new country. It has much oil in the ground. Do you like to learn about old places?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people lived in the north. They lived in cold lands. Some hunters moved to find food. They made tools from stone. They also made things from bronze. These people were very smart. Can you find the north on a…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, many people were treated unfairly. People were forced to work for others. This happened in many lands. It was a very sad time. Later, many people worked to make things fair. Do you know how people help each…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people lived in South Africa. Some people lived there long ago. They were the first to stay. Other groups moved there later. This land is very special. Can you imagine living there?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people live in Southeast Asia. They live on land and islands. People have lived there for a very long time. They grow food like rice. It is a very special place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSpain is a place with a long story. Many people lived there long ago. Some came from far away. They built big cities and shared new ideas. Today, it is a special place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSudan is a land in Africa. Long ago, people lived there. They grew food and kept cows. They also built great cities. These cities were very old. Some people lived near the Nile river. Can you find the Nile on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThailand is a beautiful place. It has a very long history. Many groups of people lived there. They built great cities. Now it is called the Land of the Free. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople lived in these islands long ago. They moved from far away. Some people came to farm the land. Others came to be kings. Many groups lived here together. It is a very old story. Do you like history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people lived on these islands. They fished and grew food. They made things from stone. Long ago, new people came from far away. This changed how people lived. Can you find these islands on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people live near the big sea. This sea helps people travel. Long ago, people used boats to trade. They shared new things and ideas. This sea is very special to us. Do you like the sea?
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