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Many people in Africa speak French. It is a way to talk to others. They use it in many countries. It helps people work and learn. It is a very big group of speakers. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAfrikaans is a way to talk. It is used in South Africa. People use it in Namibia too. Many words come from Dutch. It helps people share stories. It is a special way to speak. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn afro is a big hairstyle. It looks like a soft cloud. People use a special comb to shape it. It shows pride in natural hair. It is a beautiful look. Do you like big hair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFarmers can work as a team. They share tools and seeds. This helps them save money. It also helps them sell food. Working together makes them strong. Do you like working with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFarmers grow plants in a cycle. They work with the soil. First, they plant a seed. Then, they give it water. This helps the plants grow big. It is fun to see them sprout! Do you like to garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople learn how to grow food. They learn about plants and animals. They can work on a farm. This helps us all eat well. It is a great way to learn. Do you like to garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople need more food. We use more land to grow it. This can take away from the woods. It is hard for animals to find homes. We must find good ways to farm. Do you like to eat plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople help farmers learn new things. Teachers visit farms to help. They teach how to grow food. This helps families have more food. It makes life better for everyone. We can learn from them too. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome land is for growing food. People use it for crops. They also use it for animals. This land helps us eat. It is very useful. Do you like to eat food from a farm?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFarming helps grow our food. But farming can make a mess. It can make the water dirty. This can hurt the fish and plants. We must take good care of the land. Can you help keep our earth clean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study the dirt in the ground. This dirt helps food grow. It needs water and air. Good dirt keeps plants strong. We need it to eat. Do you like to dig in the dirt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people in Rome were farmers. They grew grains for bread. They also grew olives and grapes. This food helped everyone stay strong. Farming was a very big job. Do you like to eat bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people grew food. They grew corn and beans. They also grew squash. These three plants help each other. These foods kept people full. It was a great way to live. Do you like corn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people grew food to eat. They grew wheat and barley. They used horses to help them work. Many people lived on big farms. They worked hard to grow food. It was a busy life. Would you like to be a farmer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use special tools for farms. These tools help plants grow. They can also keep bugs away. Using them helps us grow more food. We must use them very carefully. Do you like to help in a garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFarmers can grow trees and food together. They plant trees near crops. The trees give shade to the plants. This helps the soil stay good. It makes the farm a happy place. Do you like to garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use a spray to put makeup on. It comes out like a fine mist. It makes the skin look very smooth. This helps in movies and for weddings. It can stay on for a long time. Do you like to use makeup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAjwain is a small spice. It looks like tiny brown seeds. It has a very strong smell. People use it in food. It makes dishes taste good. Do you like strong smells?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAkan is a way to talk. Many people in Ghana use it. It has many stories. People use it to share songs. It is a special way to speak. Do you like stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can pick your own food. You choose one dish at a time. This is called à la carte. It means you pick from a list. It lets you choose what you like. It is fun to pick! Do you like to pick your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlain Ducasse is a great cook. He makes food in many places. He even helps make food for space! His food is very special. He makes people happy with his meals. Do you like to cook?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlbanian is a way to talk. People use it in many places. It is spoken in places like Albania and Kosovo. Many people love this language. It helps them stay close to home. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHe loved how people talk. He studied many ways to talk. He looked at old words from far away. This work helped us learn. He was a great teacher. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexis Soyer was a great cook. He made tasty food for many people. He even made a special stove to help soldiers. He loved to help people eat well. He was a very kind man. Do you like to cook food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlfalfa is a green plant. It has small purple flowers. Many animals love to eat it. It helps cows and horses grow strong. It is very good food. Do you like to eat plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople farm tiny plants in water. These plants are called algae. They can be food for us. They also help the earth. We use them to make many things. Do you like seaweed?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a spice from West Africa. It comes from small pods. The seeds look like a bumpy alligator. It makes soups taste spicy. People use it at big parties. It is very special. Do you like spicy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords can play with sounds. Some words start with the same sound. This makes a fun beat. It can sound soft or fast. People use it in songs. It makes words easy to say. Can you find words that match?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAllspice is a small brown berry. It grows on a tree. It tastes like many spices at once. People use it to make food taste good. It is fun to smell. Do you like to smell spices?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn almanac is a special book. It tells us many things. It shows when the sun will rise. It tells us about the weather. It helps farmers plant seeds. It is a helpful tool. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlmond milk is a drink from nuts. It tastes a little like nuts. It is white and thin. Some people drink it instead of cow milk. It is good to try! Do you like the taste?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn aloha shirt is a bright shirt. It comes from Hawaii. It has pretty flowers on it. People wear it to feel happy. It is fun to wear! Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords can change their sounds. One word might sound different in a new way. This helps us talk clearly. It is like a game with sounds. We use these sounds to speak. Can you hear the change?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAmber is a bright color. It is between yellow and orange. You see it in traffic lights. It is named after a pretty stone. Many sports teams wear it too. Do you see amber near you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAmchoor is a sour spice powder. It comes from green mangoes. People dry the fruit in the sun. It makes food taste tangy. It is used in many tasty dishes. It is fun to try! Do you like sour food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAmerican cheese is a soft food. It can be yellow or white. It melts very well. People put it on burgers. It is good on warm bread too. Do you like cheese?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in America eat many foods. They cook with many styles. Some foods come from long ago. You can find burgers and shakes. Many people love these tasty treats. It is fun to try new things. What is your favorite…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in the U.S. speak English. It is used in all 50 states. Many people talk in different ways. This helps us share new ideas. It is a fun way to talk. Do you like to talk with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use hands to talk. They use their hands and faces. This is called ASL. It helps many people share ideas. It is a special way to connect. Do you like to use your hands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can play with words. You use the same letters to make a new word. One word is listen. Another word is silent. It is a fun game. Can you find a new word in your name?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnchovies are small fish. They live in the sea. Some people eat them for food. They can have a strong taste. They help make many meals good. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Nile River helps Egypt grow food. The river floods every year. It leaves good soil for plants. Farmers grow wheat to make bread. They also grow tasty fruits. This helps everyone stay full. Do you like eating bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAndré Jullien loved wine. He traveled to many places. He wrote books about different wines. He helped people learn about them. His work was very special. Do you like to try new foods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAndrzej was a man who loved words. He studied how we talk and write. He wrote many books about language. This work helped many people learn. He was a great teacher. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnimals need food to grow. Many animals eat grass. Some eat grains like corn. This helps them stay strong. Good food is very important. We must help them eat well. Do you have a pet?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople get food from animals. Many animals are used for meat. Some are cows or pigs. This helps us eat. We use many ways to do this. Do you know what you ate today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny seeds make bright colors. They come from a special tree. You can use them to color food. They make cheese look orange. They can even color hair! It is a fun way to make things bright. Do you like orange food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnna is a writer. She studies how we talk. She looks for words used by all people. This work helps us learn. She has written many books. Do you like to learn new words?
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