Dyeing
Dyeing adds color to cloth. People use plants to make color. Long ago, they used bugs too. Now we make many bright colors. It makes our clothes look pretty. Do you have a favorite color?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage & Culture articles — Page 21
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Dzongkha
Dzongkha is a way to talk. People use it in Bhutan. It is the main language there. It means "language of the fortress." This language is special to many people. It helps friends talk together. Can you say hello in a…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEarl Grey tea
Earl Grey is a tasty tea. It has a smell from a fruit. This fruit is a bergamot. The tea tastes very good. People love to drink it. Do you like tea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEarly Modern English
Long ago, people spoke a new English. It sounds like the words we use now. Many people still read it today. It helps us learn about old stories. It is very fun to see! Can you read an old book?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEarring
Earrings are pretty things for your ears. You can wear them in a hole. Some are made of gold or beads. They can be bright and fun. People have worn them for a long time. Do you like shiny things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEast Asian tea ceremony
People make tea in a special way. They use tools to make it taste good. It is a calm and pretty way to drink. It helps people feel peaceful. We can learn to be still too. Would you like to try some tea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEaster egg
People decorate eggs for Easter. They use bright colors. Some eggs are even made of chocolate! These eggs are a special treat. They bring joy to many people. Do you like colorful eggs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEaster traditions
Many people celebrate Easter. They eat yummy food. Some people hunt for eggs. Others roll eggs on the grass. It is a time for joy. Do you like Easter eggs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEconomy rice
You can pick many foods for your rice. You choose meat or greens. You can also pick eggs or tofu. It is a quick and cheap meal. It tastes like food made at home. Would you like to try some?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEdward Sapir
Edward Sapir loved words. He studied how people talk. He learned many ways to talk. This helped him understand people. He was a great teacher. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEel as food
Many people eat eel. It is a long fish. People cook it in many ways. Some eat it in a bowl with rice. It can taste very good. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEgg salad
Egg salad is a tasty food. It uses chopped eggs. People mix in creamy sauce. Some add small bits of onion. You can eat it in a sandwich. It is fun to eat! Do you like eggs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEgg substitutes
Some foods act like eggs. You can use them in cooking. Some people use them if they cannot eat eggs. They can be made from plants. It is fun to try new food! Do you like to cook?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEgg tart
An egg tart is a sweet treat. It has a crust. The inside is soft egg custard. People love to eat them. They are very yummy. Do you like sweet food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEgg white
Egg white is a clear liquid. It sits around the yellow yolk. It helps keep the yolk safe. You can whip it into a white foam. It is used to make yummy treats. Do you like fluffy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEgyptian cuisine
People in Egypt eat many good foods. They eat beans and rice. They also eat fish and meat. They like sweet treats with honey. These meals are very tasty. Do you like to try new food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleElamite language
Long ago, people spoke a special way. They wrote on clay. They used marks to show words. This helps us learn about them. It is like a puzzle. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleElias Lönnrot
Elias Lönnrot loved stories. He traveled to hear songs. He wrote them down in books. This helped save his people's tales. His work was very special. Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEliezer Ben-Yehuda
One man helped a language live again. He lived in a city called Jerusalem. He made a big book of words. This helped people talk to each other. It is a very special way to speak. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleElision
Sometimes we skip a sound when we talk. We might say a word very fast. This helps us speak with less work. It can make words sound short. We use a small mark to show it. Do you skip sounds when you speak?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEllipsis
An ellipsis is three little dots. They look like this. . . . They show a pause in talking. They can show a thought that stops. They help us read stories. Do you use dots in your writing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleElsa Schiaparelli
Elsa made very pretty clothes. She lived in a big city. She used bright pink colors. Her clothes looked like art. People loved her fun ideas. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmil Krebs
Emil Krebs loved many ways to talk. He learned many different languages. He could speak sixty-eight of them! This helped him work in China. He was a very smart man. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmmer
Emmer is a kind of grain. It grows in the sun. People have eaten it for a long time. It makes good bread. We can use it in soup too. Do you like bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmoticon
We use little faces to show feelings. These use dots and lines. They can show a big smile. They help us talk in a fun way. They make writing feel real. Do you like to use them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmpanada
An empanada is a tasty snack. It is dough folded over food. You can fill it with meat or cheese. Some are fried and some are baked. People love eating them at parties. Do you like snacks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnchilada
An enchilada is a tasty food. It is a corn wrap. It has meat or beans inside. A red sauce goes on top. People in Mexico love them. Do you like spicy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEndogamy
Some groups marry people like them. They stay with their own kind. This helps them keep their ways. It can be a way to stay close. It can also make people sick. Do you know your family?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnglish alphabet
We use letters to write. There are 26 letters. They make our words. Some are big and some are small. You can learn to read them! Do you know your letters?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnglish as a second or foreign language
Many people learn to speak English. They study in a classroom. They may study at home too. It helps them talk to others. It is fun to learn. Do you want to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnglish Braille
Braille is a way to read with touch. You feel dots on a page. These dots make letters and numbers. It helps people read books. It is a very special skill. Do you want to feel the dots?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnglish grammar
Rules help us use English. They show how to build words. Rules help us make sentences. They help us talk and write. We use them every day. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnglish orthography
We use letters to write. These letters make sounds. Some letters are silent. They do not make a sound. This helps us read. Writing is a big job. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnglish phonology
English is a way we talk. People use many sounds to speak. Some sounds are soft. Some sounds are strong. It is fun to hear them. Do you like to talk with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnglish punctuation
Little marks help us read. They show us when to stop. They show us when to pause. These marks help us understand. They make writing clear for you. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnglish verbs
Verbs are action words. They help us talk. They show what we do. Some words change a little bit. We use them to tell stories. Can you find a verb? Try to name one!
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEntrée
An entrée is a small dish. It comes at the start of a meal. It can be meat or fish. It is often served hot. This food helps start your meal. Do you like small snacks before dinner?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnvironmental impact of agriculture
Farming helps us grow food. It can change the land. It can change the air and water. Farmers work hard to help the Earth. We can help too. Do you like to eat plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEpenthesis
Sometimes we add a sound to a word. We might add a new sound in the middle. This helps us say the word. It can be a small sound. It makes words easier to say. Do you hear extra sounds when you talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErnest Beaux
Ernest Beaux made scents that smell good. He worked in a lab. He made a famous scent called No. 5. It was a special gift. People loved it very much. Do you like sweet smells?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErya
This is a very old book. It helps people learn words. It tells us about plants and birds. It also tells us about family. It is a great way to learn. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEskimo kiss
You can show love with your nose. People rub noses to say hello. It is a warm way to greet family. It feels very sweet. It shows you care. Do you like nose rubs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEspalier
People can shape trees to grow flat. They tie branches to a frame. This helps fruit trees grow in small spaces. It can look like art on a wall. It is very pretty to see. Do you like garden art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEspresso
Espresso is a strong coffee. It comes from Italy. It is a small drink. It has a light foam on top. Many people love it. Do you like coffee?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEstonian language
Estonian is a way to talk. It is used in a place called Estonia. Many people use it to speak. People love their own words. It helps them share stories. Do you know how to say hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEthiopian cuisine
People in Ethiopia eat yummy food. They eat a soft bread called injera. It is like a big plate. They use their hands to scoop up stews. Many meals have beans or meat. It is fun to eat together. Do you like to eat…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEugénie Brazier
Eugénie was a great cook. She made very good food. She had two restaurants. People loved her tasty meals. She was a very famous chef. Do you like to cook?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEva Ekeblad
Eva was a smart woman. She lived in Sweden long ago. She found new ways to use potatoes. She made bread and flour from them. This helped people have enough food. Do you like potatoes?
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