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.
You can travel to see new things. You can visit old buildings or museums. You can see art and hear music. It helps us learn about the world. It is fun to explore! Do you want to go on a trip?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAfrica has many ways of life. People have many songs and dances. They also make beautiful art. This art shows who they are. It makes people feel proud. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAsia is a very big place. It has many groups of people. They have many ways to talk. They share food and art. People have lived there a long time. It is a special place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAustralia has many ways to live. People have lived there for a very long time. First, the Indigenous people came. They have art and stories. Now, people from all over the world live there too. It is a big, bright…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBrazil is a big, bright place. Many people live there. They share food and songs. People from all over the world helped make it. This makes it special. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEurope has many ways to make art. People make music and dance. They also make food and stories. It is a very big place. There is so much to see. Do you like to make art too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrance is a place with much to see. People there make art and yummy food. They also speak many ways to talk. It is a very special place. Do you want to visit France one day?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGermany is a place with many stories. It has many kinds of music. People love to sing and dance. You can find great art there too. It is a fun place to learn. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreece has a very old culture. People there make beautiful art. They also make great music. Many things come from long ago. It is fun to learn about it. Do you like art too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIndia has many ways to live. People have many ways to talk. They also have many foods to eat. It is a very big place. People share many things. Do you like to try new foods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIndonesia has many ways to make art. People play music with bamboo. They also do many dances. Some dancers wear big masks. It is fun to watch. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleItaly is a place with much art. It has many old buildings. People love the music and food there. It is a very special land. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJapan has a very old culture. People there grow rice. They also make beautiful art. Some art uses black ink. It is a special place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in Korea have many old ways. They wear bright clothes called hanbok. They eat rice and yummy vegetables. This food helps them stay strong. These things are special to them. Do you like to try new food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people live in Latin America. They share many kinds of art. Some people dance to happy music. They also play fun games like soccer. People there have many ways to talk. It is a very bright place. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMexico has a bright culture. It has many colors and sounds. People eat yummy tacos. They also dance to happy music. This helps people feel proud. It brings families together. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNigeria is a big land. Many groups of people live there. They speak many ways to talk. Each group has its own ways. This makes the land very special. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany islands make up Oceania. People there have many ways to live. They make art and dance. They also sing and tell stories. These things bring people together. It is a big, bright place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePoland has a very old culture. People there love many foods. They eat meat and dough balls called pierogi. They also like to dance together. Many people speak the Polish language. It is a special way to talk. Would…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people live on islands in the sea. They use big boats to travel. They look at the stars to find their way. This helps them find new homes. It is a way of life. Do you like to look at the stars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRussia is a very big place. Many people live there. They speak many ways to talk. Some tell old stories. These stories are fun to hear. Do you like fairy tales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people live in South America. They have many ways to talk. They play fun music like samba. They cook many tasty foods. This mix of people is special. It makes the land bright. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSpain has a very big culture. People there make art and books. They also make tasty food. Many people speak different ways to talk. It is a bright and fun place. Do you want to visit Spain?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in the Netherlands have a special culture. They speak the Dutch language. They also make many beautiful paintings. Some paintings show cities or the sea. These arts make people proud. Do you like to paint too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe UK has many ways to talk. People play fun sports like football. They also love to write books. Many people live there now. It is a very busy place. Do you like to play sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people live in the United States. They come from all over the world. They bring new food and music. People share many ways to talk. It is a big mix of things. We can learn a lot! Do you like to try new foods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA cun is a way to measure. It can be the width of a thumb. This helps doctors help people. It is a special way to measure. It is part of a long history. Do you know how long your thumb is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA cupboard is for your things. It can hold plates and cups. It can hold clean sheets too. It helps keep your home neat. It is a helpful part of a room. Do you have a cupboard at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA cupcake is a small cake. It is for one person. You can add sweet frosting on top. Some have candy too. They are fun to eat! Do you like cupcakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople can keep fish for a long time. They use salt to help. Some use smoke from wood too. This makes the fish taste good. It is a way to take care of food. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use salt to save food. It helps meat stay good to eat. It can also use smoke. This keeps food safe for a long time. It makes food taste great too. Do you like salty food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can join letters when you write. This is called cursive. It helps you write much faster. The letters flow like a river. It is a fun way to make art. Do you like to write in cursive?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCurtains are pieces of cloth. They hang in a window. They can block the light. This helps you sleep well. They can also make a room look nice. Do you have curtains at your home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA curtsy is a way to say hello. You bend your knees to do it. You can also bow your head. It is a way to show respect. People do it for kings or queens. Dancers do it too! Can you try a curtsy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCustard is a sweet, creamy food. It uses milk and eggs. It can be thick or thin. People use it in many treats. It tastes very good! Do you like custard?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA cutlet is a tasty food. It is a thin slice of meat. It can also be mashed food. Many people fry it in a pan. It can be very yummy. Do you like to eat cutlets?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBeef comes in many ways. It is cut into small pieces. Some parts are soft. Other parts are tough. People cook it in many ways. It can be for a big meal. Do you like beef?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople raise animals for milk. Farmers milk cows and goats. They use machines to help. This gives us food to eat. It is a very old job. Do you like milk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany foods come from milk. They come from cows or goats. You can eat cheese or yogurt. You can also have ice cream. These foods are very yummy. Do you like to eat dairy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDal is a warm food. It is made from small beans. Many people eat it with rice. It can be a soup too. People have eaten it for a long time. It is very good! Do you like beans?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDale Carnegie was a teacher. He taught people how to talk. He wrote many books. His books help us be kind. He wanted us to feel brave. Do you like to speak in front of others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDamask is a special cloth. It has pretty patterns. The patterns change in the light. You can use it for clothes or tables. It feels very nice. Do you like patterns?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are yummy noodles. They come from China. They have meat and spicy sauce. People like to eat them. They are fun to eat! Do you like noodles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDari is a way to talk. Many people in Afghanistan use it. It helps different groups talk together. It is a very old way of speaking. It matters to many friends. Do you know how to say hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDark chocolate is a tasty treat. It is made from cocoa beans. It can taste a bit bitter. Some people love its strong flavor. It can be dark like the night. Do you like chocolate?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA dash is a long line. It is in books. It can show a break. It can show a range of numbers. It helps us read well. Do you see dashes in your books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDavid Crystal loves words. He studies how we talk. He writes many books about English. He helps people learn new ways to speak. His work is very big. Do you like words too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDavid makes new ways to talk. He makes words for movies. He makes words for shows. This helps stories feel real. It is a fun job. Do you want to make a new language?
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