Turnip
A turnip is a round plant. It grows under the dirt. The inside is white. Some parts are purple. You can eat the root. You can eat the leaves too. It is a good food. Do you like turnips?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage & Culture articles — Page 10
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Ukrainian language
Many people speak Ukrainian. It is a way to talk. It is used in Ukraine. This language matters to many people. It helps them share stories. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUmbrella
An umbrella helps you stay dry. It keeps you safe from rain. It also gives you shade from the sun. It has a long pole and a top. People have used them for a long time. They are very useful. Do you like using an umbrella?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnderwear
Underwear is clothing we wear under our clothes. It touches our skin. It can keep us warm in the cold. It also keeps our other clothes clean. Many people wear it every day. Do you have favorite clothes to wear under…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUniform
A uniform is a special set of clothes. People wear them for work. Some wear them at school. They help us know who is who. It makes us feel like a team. Do you wear a uniform?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUralic languages
Many people use special ways to talk. These ways are called Uralic languages. Some are spoken in Europe. Some are spoken in Asia. People use them to share stories. They help us talk to friends. Do you know a special…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUrdu
Urdu is a way to talk. It is used in many places. Many people speak it every day. It helps people share stories. It is a very special language. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUto-Aztecan languages
Many people use these ways to talk. They live in the West. They live in Mexico too. These words help people share. It is a big family of ways to talk. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUzbek language
Uzbek is a way to talk. Many people speak it. It is used in many lands. It helps people share stories. People use it to be together. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVacation
A vacation is a break from work. You can travel far away. You can stay home too. It is fun to spend time with family. We use this time to rest. Do you like to go on trips?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVanilla
Vanilla is a sweet smell. It comes from a plant. People use it in food. It makes treats taste good. We love it in cakes. Do you like vanilla?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVeganism
Some people choose a vegan way of life. They do not eat food from animals. They do not use animal skin for clothes. This helps animals stay safe. It can also help our world. Do you like plant foods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVegetable oil
We get oil from plants. It comes from seeds or fruit. People use it to cook food. It can also help run big engines. It is very useful for us. Do you like to cook with oil?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVegetarianism
Some people do not eat meat. They eat plants instead. They might eat eggs or milk. This helps them show love to animals. It is a kind way to live. Do you like eating plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVeil
A veil is a piece of cloth. It can cover a head or a face. Some people wear them for weddings. Others wear them for their faith. It can also keep dust away. Do you like pretty cloth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVerb
A verb is a special word. It tells us what people do. You can run or jump. You can read a book. These words help us talk. They make our stories work. Can you find a verb?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVietnamese language
Vietnamese is a way to talk. It is used in Vietnam. Many people use it to share ideas. It has special sounds that go up and down. This makes it fun to hear. Do you like new sounds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVinegar
Vinegar is a sour liquid. It can come from fruit or grain. People use it to make food taste good. It also helps clean the house. It can be dark or light. Do you like sour food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVogue (magazine)
Vogue is a famous magazine. It shows pretty clothes and new styles. It has many colorful pictures. People love to see the art. It is fun to look at. Do you like fashion?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVowel
Vowels are sounds we make with our mouths. We do not stop the air. The air flows out easily. This helps us speak. Vowels can be long or short. We use them to talk. Can you make a vowel sound?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWallet
A wallet is a small case. It holds paper money and cards. It fits in your pocket. It can be made of cloth or leather. A wallet helps you keep things safe. Do you have a wallet?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWeaving
People make cloth by weaving. They cross many threads. One set goes up and down. The other set goes side to side. This makes a soft fabric. It can be a rug or a shirt. Do you like soft cloth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWedding
A wedding is a big day. Two people join their lives. They may share rings or gifts. Some people wear special clothes. They might dance and eat cake. It is a happy time for friends. Do you like parties?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWig
A wig is hair for your head. It can be real hair. It can be made from animals. People wear them to look different. Some people wear them for work. Wigs can be very pretty. Do you like hair styles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWool
Wool comes from sheep. It is soft and warm. It helps keep you cozy. People use it for clothes. It is a very special gift. Do you like wearing warm wool?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWriting system
People use marks to write. These marks show what we say. They can be small signs. Some marks show whole words. Writing helps us share ideas. It is a way to keep stories. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWu Chinese
People speak Wu in China. It sounds soft to the ear. Many people love this way of talking. It is a special way to share stories. It helps friends feel close. Do you know how people talk where you live?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYam (vegetable)
A yam is a food from a plant. It grows under the dirt. The skin is rough. The inside can be white or purple. People cook it to eat. It is very good! Do you like to eat yams?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYarn
Yarn is a long string of soft fibers. It can be many colors. People use it to make clothes. It can come from sheep or plants. It feels very nice. Do you like soft clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYiddish
Yiddish is a way of talking. It uses many words. Some words come from long ago. People use it to share stories. It is a special way to speak. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYogurt
Yogurt is a creamy food. It comes from milk. Tiny bits of life make it thick. It can taste a little sour. People eat it for joy. Do you like yogurt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYoruba language
Many people speak Yoruba. It is in West Africa. People use it to sing songs. It helps people stay together. It is a very special way to talk. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYue Chinese
Many people speak Yue. It is spoken in Southern China. It is also spoken in Hong Kong. People use it to talk and sing. It is a special way to share stories. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYves Saint Laurent (designer)
Yves Saint Laurent made pretty clothes. He lived in France. He made many new styles. He even made suits for women. His work helps us look grand. Do you like new clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article7 Up
7 Up is a bubbly drink. It tastes like lemon and lime. People have loved it for a long time. It was made a long time ago. It is a fun drink to share. Do you like bubbly drinks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbbreviation
An abbreviation is a short word. It saves time when we write. It can use a small dot. This helps us write fast. It makes writing much easier. Do you use short words too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAberdeen Angus
Angus are special cows from Scotland. They are black or red. These cows do not have horns. They are very strong. People like them a lot. Do you like cows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbjad
Some writing uses only some sounds. It does not show all vowel sounds. You must guess the vowels. This helps people read fast. It is a very old way to write. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbkhaz language
Abkhaz is a way of talking. Many people use these words. Some live in a place called Abkhazia. Others live far away in many lands. It is a special way to share stories. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbugida
Some people use special ways to write. They use marks to change sounds. These marks can change a letter. It helps them write words. It is a neat way to talk on paper. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAcadémie Française
A group helps people speak French well. They make a big book of words. This book helps everyone use the same words. This work matters to France. It helps people share ideas. Do you like books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAcculturation
People can learn new ways to live. This happens when groups meet. You might learn new foods or songs. You can keep your old ways too. It helps us all grow together. Do you like learning new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAcronym
Short words use first letters. We call these acronyms. They save space when we write. It helps us say long names fast. It is a fun way to talk. Do you know any short names?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAerial application
Planes can help farms. They fly over green fields. They spray seeds or food for plants. This helps the crops grow big. It is a very smart way to work. Do you like to see planes fly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAfar language
Afar is a way to talk. People use it in many places. They live in Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia. It helps them share ideas. It is a special way to speak. Can you learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAffirmation and negation
We use words to say yes or no. We say if a thing is true. We can also say it is not true. This helps us talk to friends. Do you like to say yes or no?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAfrican-American Vernacular English
Many people speak a special way. It is a type of English. It has its own sounds. It has its own rules. It is a way to talk with friends. Do you like to talk? It is a way to share. We all have ways to speak.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAfrican cuisine
People in Africa make many tasty foods. They use seeds and plants from the land. Some eat rice and spicy stews. Others eat soft bread with meat. It is fun to eat together. Do you like to try new foods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article