Baguette
A baguette is a long bread. It comes from France. The crust is very crisp. It looks like a long stick. People love to eat it with jam. It is a tasty treat. Do you like bread?
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Bait
Bait is tasty food. People use it to catch things. It can be used for fishing. It can be used for hunting. It even helps catch mice. Bait makes things come close. Do you like to fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaking powder
Baking powder is a white powder. It helps food grow big. It makes cakes and cookies light. It makes tiny bubbles in the dough. This makes treats soft and yummy. Do you like to bake?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaklava
Baklava is a sweet treat. It has many thin layers. It uses nuts and sweet syrup. People love this snack. It is very yummy! Would you like a bite?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBall gown
A ball gown is a fancy dress. People wear them to big parties. The skirts are very large and full. They can be made of soft silk. These dresses look very pretty. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBalsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is a dark sauce. It comes from crushed grapes. It tastes sweet and sour. People have made it for a long time. It makes food taste great! Do you like sweet food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBamboo shoot
Bamboo shoots are young plants. They grow from the ground. People cook them in soup. They taste sweet and crisp. You must boil them first. This makes them safe to eat. Do you like bamboo shoots?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBanana pepper
The banana pepper is a small fruit. It looks like a yellow banana. It has a mild taste. It is not very hot. You can put it on pizza. It is a tasty snack. Do you like yellow food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBangs (hair)
Bangs are hair on your head. They fall over your forehead. Some hair is cut straight. Some hair is cut in a curve. People use them to change their look. Do you like this hair style?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBánh mì
Bánh mì is a tasty sandwich. It uses a soft bread roll. People fill it with meat and veggies. It is a great snack. Do you like sandwiches?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBanner
A banner is a piece of cloth. It can have a picture or a name on it. People hang them on walls or poles. They show what a team or a group likes. Banners are fun to see! Do you like bright banners?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBanquet
A banquet is a big meal. Many people eat food together. They may have a party to celebrate. People share food to be friends. It is a fun time for all. Do you like big meals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaozi
Baozi are soft buns. They are made with flour. They have yummy food inside. You can have meat or sweet treats. They are a great snack. Do you like buns?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbara H. Partee
Barbara Partee studies how we talk. She works at a big school. She helps us learn about words. Her work is very special. She has won many prizes. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbarian
A barbarian is a person from far away. They may speak a different way. Long ago, some people used this word for others. It meant they had different ways of life. This word helps us learn about history. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbecue
Barbecue is cooking food with fire. You can use smoke to cook. It can take a long time. People love to eat it together. It is a fun meal. Do you like to eat outside?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is a tasty treat. People put it on meat. It can be red or yellow. It can be sweet or spicy. It makes food taste good. Do you like it on your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarquillo
This is a sweet, thin snack. It is shaped like a little tube. It is very crispy. It tastes good with sugar. People love to eat them at parties. Do you like crunchy treats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaseball cap
A baseball cap is a soft hat. It has a stiff part in front. This part hides your eyes from the sun. Many hats show a team name. They help us show which team we like. Do you like to wear hats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBasmati
Basmati is a special kind of rice. It grows in India and Pakistan. The rice has a sweet smell. It is long and thin. People love to eat it with food. Do you like rice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBatik
Batik is a way to make cloth . People use hot wax to draw patterns. Then they dip the cloth in color. The wax keeps the color away. This makes pretty shapes. It is a special art. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBatter (cooking)
Batter is a wet mix. You mix flour with milk or eggs. It can be thick or thin. We use it to make cakes and pancakes. It is fun to cook with! Do you like pancakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBeau Brummell
Beau Brummell loved fine clothes. He showed men how to dress well. He liked clean shirts and neat ties. He even helped make the pants men wear today. People still think of him when they see good style. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBedding
Bedding keeps you warm in bed. It has soft sheets and pillows. You can use a thick blanket too. It helps you sleep well. It makes your bed look nice. Do you like soft pillows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBedouin
Bedouin people live in the desert. They move to find food for animals. They herd goats, sheep, and camels. Families stay close and help each other. This way of life is very special. Do you like to camp in the desert?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBedřich Hrozný
Bedřich Hrozný was a smart man. He studied old ways to talk. He found out how people wrote long ago. This helps us learn about the past. It is a big puzzle. Can you solve a puzzle too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBeef tenderloin
This is a special part of beef. It is very soft to eat. This is because the muscle does not do much work. People love it for meals. It can be a thick steak. Do you like soft meat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBeer glassware
People use many kinds of cups for beer. Some cups are tall and thin. Some are big mugs with handles. Some even look like a boot! Different shapes help the drink look and smell good. Do you like big mugs or small cups?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBeige
Beige is a light color. It looks like soft wool. It can look like sand too. People use it for clothes. It is on many old computers. Do you see beige things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBelarusian language
Belarusian is a way of talking. It is used in a place called Belarus. Many people speak it at home. It helps people share their stories. It is a special way to connect. Do you know how to say hello in a new way?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBench (furniture)
A bench is a long seat. Many people can sit together. They can be made of wood or stone. You can find them in parks. They help us rest. Do you like to sit on a bench?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBengali–Assamese script
People use special marks to write. These marks help people read. They are used for many languages. This helps friends talk to each other. It is a way to share stories. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBengalis
Bengali people have a special way to talk. They live in many places. Some live in a land called Bangladesh. Others live in India. They make great art and stories. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBengal Renaissance
Long ago, many smart people lived in Bengal. They loved to learn and write. They made new art and music. They also studied science. These ideas helped change their world. It was a big time for new thoughts. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBeret
A beret is a soft hat. It is round and flat. Many people wear it on their heads. It can keep you warm. It is a very pretty hat. Do you like this hat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBernarr Macfadden
Bernarr Macfadden loved to be strong. He wrote many books and magazines. He liked to eat healthy food. This helped him feel good. He wanted everyone to be fit. Do you like to exercise?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBeshbarmak
Beshbarmak is a big meal. It has meat and noodles. People share it from one large plate. It is named for using five fingers to eat. This dish is very special. Do you like to eat with your hands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBhojpuri language
Bhojpuri is a way to talk. Many people use it to speak. It is used in India and Nepal. People use it to sing songs. It helps us share our stories. Do you know how to say hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBibliography
People study books in many ways. Some make lists of books. These lists help us find stories. Other people look at the book itself. They look at the paper and the cover. It is fun to learn about books. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBibliotheca Alexandrina
This is a big library. It sits by the blue sea. There are many books to read. It helps us learn new things. It is a special place for all. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBig-game hunting
Some people hunt big animals. They look for large animals. This can be for food. It can also be for art. Some money helps protect wild animals. It is a very old way to live. Do you like animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBig Mac
The Big Mac is a burger. It has two meat patties. It has cheese and lettuce too. It has a special sauce. It is a very famous food. Do you like burgers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBihari languages
Many people use these ways to talk. They live in India and Nepal. People use them to share stories. It is good to use your own words. We can learn from each other. Do you have a special way to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBirthday cake
A birthday cake is a sweet treat. It has frosting on top. Many people put small candles on it. You can sing a song to a friend. Then you blow out the lights. You can make a wish too! Do you like cake?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBiryani
Biryani is a yummy rice dish. It has rice and meat. It also has many spices. People eat it at big parties. It is a very special meal. Do you like rice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBislama
Bislama is a way to talk. It is used in Vanuatu. Many people use it to speak. It helps people understand each other. It is a very special language. Do you like to talk to friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBlackface
Some actors used dark makeup. They did this on stage. It was often mean to Black people. It was not kind. This hurt many people's feelings. Do you know how we can be kind to everyone?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBlack Friday (shopping)
Black Friday is a big shopping day. It happens in the United States. Many stores have low prices. People go to buy gifts. It is a very busy day. Do you like to shop?
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