Culture
Culture is how we live together. We share songs and dance. We also share food and art. It shows what we believe. It is a special way to be. Do you have a favorite way to celebrate?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage & Culture articles
Read about languages, traditions and the ways people communicate and share ideas. Choose an article below; its reading controls let you move between the available levels.
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Language
We use words to talk. We can speak or use hands. Some people write words down. This helps us share ideas. It is a way to be together. Do you like to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAgriculture
Farming helps us grow food. People plant seeds in the dirt. They also raise animals like cows. This gives us milk and meat. It helps us live in cities. Do you like to eat food from a farm?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFood
Food gives us energy. It helps us grow. We eat plants and meat. Many people cook their food. It tastes good too. Do you like to eat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHome
A home is where we live. It can be a house. It can be a tent. Some people live on boats. A home keeps us safe and warm. We sleep and eat there. It is a special place for us. Do you love your home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWriting
Writing helps us share ideas. We use marks on paper. We can use pens or pencils. It helps us remember things. Writing is a great way to tell stories. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnimal husbandry
People take care of farm animals. They raise cows and sheep. They also raise pigs and chickens. This helps us get food. It also helps us get wool. It is a very old job. Do you like farm animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArabic
Arabic is a way to talk. Many people use it. It is used in many lands. It helps people share ideas. People write it from right to left. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBread
Bread is a food we eat. It is made from flour and water. We bake it in an oven. It can be soft or crunchy. People all over the world love it. Do you like bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCereal
Grains are seeds from plants. They grow in big fields. We eat rice, wheat, and corn. These foods help us grow. They make bread and porridge. Do you like to eat grains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCheese
Cheese is a yummy food. It is made from milk. People use milk from cows or goats. It can be soft or hard. Some cheese has holes in it. It is good to eat. Do you like cheese?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChocolate
Chocolate is a yummy food. It comes from seeds. These seeds grow on trees. People use them to make treats. We love eating them! Do you like chocolate?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCooking
We use heat to make food. We can boil food in water. We can bake it in an oven. Cooking makes food taste good. It helps us stay strong. Do you like to cook?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCotton
Cotton is a soft plant. It grows in fluffy white balls. We use it to make clothes. It feels very nice on your skin. Cotton helps us stay comfy. Do you wear cotton today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDomestication
People and animals can be friends. We take care of them. They give us food or help us work. Dogs were the first friends. We also grow plants like rice. This helps us all live well. Do you have a pet?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDrink
People drink many things. We drink water to stay well. Some drinks are warm. We drink tea and juice too. Drinks can be fun to share. What is your favorite drink?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFashion
Fashion is how we dress. We use clothes and jewelry. It shows who we are. It can be fun to pick colors. It helps us feel special. Do you like to pick your own style?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFertilizer
Plants need food to grow. This food is called fertilizer. It goes into the soil. It helps plants stay strong. It helps us grow more food. Do you like to garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFestival
A festival is a big party. People come together to celebrate. They might eat yummy food. They may tell old stories. It is a fun time for everyone. Do you like big parties?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFood preservation
We can keep food good for a long time. We can use salt or heat. We can also put food in a cold place. This helps us not waste food. It is a smart way to eat. Do you like jam?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrench language
French is a way to talk. People use it in many places. It is spoken in many countries. Many people love to learn it. It helps us share ideas. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFurniture
Furniture helps us in our homes. It gives us a place to sit. We use it to sleep or eat. People make it from wood or stone. It can be very pretty too. Do you have a favorite chair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrammar
Rules help us talk and write. These rules help us make sentences. We learn them by listening to others. They help us share our ideas. It helps us understand each other. Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHistory of agriculture
People grow food in fields. They plant seeds in the dirt. They also raise animals like sheep. This helps us have enough to eat. It changed how we live. Do you like to eat farm food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHumour
Humour makes us laugh. It can be a joke or a funny face. People all over the world love it. It helps us feel happy and good. It can help us make new friends. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIrrigation
People use water to help plants grow. This is called irrigation. It helps plants in dry places. It can also keep plants safe from cold. We use it to grow lots of food. Do you like to help in a garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJapanese language
Japanese is a way to talk. Many people in Japan speak it. It is a very old way to speak. People use special signs to write. These signs can look like art. It helps people share stories. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJewellery
People wear pretty things to look nice. You can wear rings or necklaces. Some are made of shiny gold. Some are made of colorful stones. These items can show who you are. They are very old and special. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLatin script
We use many letters to write. These letters are called the Latin script. They help us read and write words. Many people in the world use them. It helps us talk to each other. Do you know these letters?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLinguistics
People use many ways to talk. We use sounds or hand signs. We study how words make sense. This helps us learn new ways to speak. It is fun to learn about words. Do you like to talk with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMalay language
Malay is a way of talking. It is used on many islands. Many people use it to talk to each other. It helps people work and trade. It is a very special way to speak. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMeat
Meat is food from animals. People have eaten it for a long time. We can cook it or salt it. It helps our bodies grow. Some people do not eat meat. Do you like to eat meat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOral tradition
People share stories by talking. They also share through song. This helps us learn our history. It keeps our old ways alive. It is a way to stay together. Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePotato
The potato is a food we eat. It grows under the dirt. Many people love to eat them. They come in many colors. Some are red or gold. Do you like potatoes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRussian language
Russian is a way to talk. Many people use it. It is spoken in many lands. It helps people share ideas. It is even used in space! Can you learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShoe
Shoes keep our feet safe. They protect us from rocks and cold. Some are made of leather. Others are made of wood. We wear them to feel good. Do you like your shoes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSpanish language
Spanish is a way to talk. Many people use it. It is spoken in many lands. It helps us share ideas. It is a very big language. Do you know any Spanish words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSugar
Sugar is very sweet. It is in fruit and honey. You can find it in tall grass too. It helps give us energy. It makes treats taste good. Do you like sweet food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSwahili
Swahili is a way to talk. Many people use it. It is spoken in East Africa. It helps people join together. It is a very big language. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTea
Tea is a drink made from leaves. You pour hot water on them. It can taste sweet or grassy. Many people love to drink it. It is a very popular drink. Do you like tea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTextile
Textiles are things made from tiny hairs called fibres. They can be made into soft clothes. People weave or knit them together. This helps keep us warm and safe. It is a very old art. Do you like to wear soft clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVegetable
Vegetables are plants we eat. They can be roots or leaves. Some are crunchy to eat. They help us stay strong. Eating them is good for you. Do you like veggies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWheat
Wheat is a tall grass. It grows in big fields. The seeds turn golden. People use them for food. We eat wheat in bread. Do you like bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWord
A word helps us talk. It has a meaning. We use them to share ideas. We can join them to make new ones. Words help us tell stories. Do you have a favorite word?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAccent (sociolinguistics)
Everyone has a special way of talking. It is how you say your words. This is called an accent. It can show where you live. It can show your family too. We all sound a little different. Do you have an accent?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA Dictionary of the English Language
A man named Samuel Johnson wrote a big book. It is a book of words. He worked on it for seven years. It helps us know how to spell. This book is very special. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAdjective
Some words help us talk. They tell us about things. They can say if a dog is big. They can say if a toy is red. These words make stories fun. Do you like to use them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAdposition
Some words tell us where things are. They can say "in" or "on." These words help us talk. We use them every day. They make our talk clear. Can you find one in a book?
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