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.
People all over the world eat fish. It is a good food for us. Some fish are kept in tanks. Fish can even make leather for shoes. It is a very useful gift from the sea. Do you like to eat fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFish sauce is a salty liquid. It is made from fish and salt. People let it sit for a long time. It makes food taste very good. It is used in many places. Do you like salty food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA cook can make a big flame. It happens in a hot pan. The fire looks very bright. It can be blue too. This makes food taste good. It is fun to watch. Do you like bright lights?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a type of meat. It comes from a cow. People cook it on a hot grill. It can be thin and tasty. Many people love to eat it. Do you like steak?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFlannel is a very soft cloth. It feels nice on your skin. People use it for warm blankets. It is also good for soft shirts. It helps keep us cozy and warm. Do you like soft clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFlatbread is a thin kind of bread. It is made with flour and water. People have made it for a long time. You can bake it or fry it. It is very yummy to eat. Do you like bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA flattop is a short haircut. The hair on top is very flat. The sides are cut very short. It looks like a little table. People like this classic look. Do you like this hair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIt is a pretty flower shape. It looks like a lily. People use it on flags. It shows pride for a place. Many people love this old sign. Can you find it in a book?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA flight jacket is a warm coat. Pilots wore them in old planes. They help keep people warm in the cold air. These jackets are very cool to wear. Do you like wearing warm coats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFlip-flops are light shoes. They have a flat bottom. A strap goes between your toes. People have worn them for a long time. They are great for the beach. Do you like wearing them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how to grow flowers. They grow them in big glass houses. Some flowers are bright and colorful. We use them to show joy. They make our homes look pretty. Do you have a favorite flower?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFluency is how we speak. It is a smooth flow of words. It helps us be understood. It can be easy and fast. We can use it to read, too. It feels good to talk well. Can you speak smoothly today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFodder is food for farm animals. People bring plants to cows and sheep. It can be green grass. It can be dried hay. This food helps animals grow. It keeps them very healthy. Do you like farm animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a special food. It comes from a duck or a goose. It tastes rich and buttery. People in France love it very much. It is part of their history. Do you like buttery food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFonio is a tiny grain. It grows in West Africa. It grows very fast. People use it for food. They make bread and porridge. It is good for you. Do you like grains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople add things to food. These help food taste good. They can make food look bright. They also help food stay fresh. This makes food last a long time. It is very helpful. Do you like tasty food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA food cart is a small kitchen. It moves on the street. People can buy food there. It helps hungry people find a snack. It is fun to see! Do you like street food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFood coloring makes food look bright. It can be a liquid or a powder. Some colors come from plants. This makes food look yummy. It is fun to see! Do you like colorful food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA food court is a big room for eating. Many shops sell food there. You can pick what you want. You can eat with friends. It is fun to try new food. Do you like to eat out?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe change food to make it tasty. We can dry fruit in the sun. We can bake bread in an oven. This helps food stay good for a long time. It is fun to see how food changes. Do you like to cook?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study what is in our food. They look at how food is made. They make sure it stays safe to eat. This helps us all. It is a very cool job. Do you like to learn about food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe keep food safe to eat later. We use cold boxes to keep it fresh. We use jars for dry food too. This helps us have food all year. It is a very smart way to live. Do you help put food away?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA food truck is a big van. It moves to where you are. It can cook yummy food inside. You can buy tacos or ice cream. It is like a kitchen on wheels. It brings treats to the street. What is your favorite snack?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, some girls in China had small feet. People tied their feet with cloth. This was done to make them look pretty. It was a very hard thing to do. It made it tough to walk. Now, this practice has stopped. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe wear shoes on our feet. They keep our feet safe. Shoes help us walk on rough ground. Some people wear them to look nice. People have used them for a long time. We can wear socks too. Do you like your shoes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleForage is food for farm animals. It is made of plants. Animals eat the green leaves. They also eat the stems. This food helps them grow. It is good for them. Do you like eating green plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople wear special clothes for big days. You might wear them to a wedding. They can be very pretty. Some people wear long dresses. Others wear suits. It is fun to dress up. Do you like fancy clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome wines have extra spirit added. This makes the wine taste different. It can be sweet or dry. It helps the wine stay good. People all over the world enjoy it. Do you like sweet treats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMakeup can change how skin looks. It can be a cream or powder. You put it on your face. It helps skin look even. Many people like to use it. Do you like to play with colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrances Currer loved books. She had many books in her home. Some people said she had the best books. She also gave money to help others. She was very kind. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people speak French. They live all over the world. They use it to talk and work. It helps people connect. It is a special way to share. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrankincense is a sweet smell. It comes from a tree. People get it from the tree bark. It is used in perfumes. It is used in many places. It is very special. Do you like sweet smells?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFranz Bopp loved words. He studied how people talk. He looked at many old ways to talk. This helped him learn how words grow. He was a very kind man. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome farm animals live outside. They can walk and roam. They get to see the sun. This helps them stay healthy. It is a nice way to live. Do you like the sun too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFries are tasty potato strips. They are cooked in hot oil. They can be soft or crispy. People love to eat them with salt. You can dip them in red sauce. Do you like fries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in France speak a way of French. They use it to talk and write. Some parts of the land sound different. It is a way to share ideas. We can learn from how they talk. Do you want to hear it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a warm soup. It has soft onions in it. It also has bread and cheese on top. People in France love to eat it. It is a yummy treat. Do you like soup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrench people live in France. They speak the French language. Many people move there from far away. This makes the country very special. It is a place where many people live together. Do you want to learn French?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use hands to talk. They use signs in France. This helps them share ideas. It is a special way to speak. We can use our hands too. Can you wave hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrench toast is a yummy food. You dip bread in eggs. Then you fry it in a pan. It can be sweet or salty. Many people love to eat it. Do you like syrup on your toast?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people farm prawns in ponds. These prawns live in fresh water. They grow big in the sun. This helps us have food to eat. It is a busy job. Do you like to eat prawns?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA fricassee is a warm meat stew. You cook meat in a pan. Then you add a tasty sauce. It can be made with chicken. It is a cozy meal to eat. Do you like warm food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFriday is a day of the week. It comes after Thursday. Some people use it to rest. Many people pray on this day. It is a special time for many. Do you like Fridays?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFried chicken is a tasty food. It has a crunchy skin. The meat inside stays juicy. People often eat it on special days. It is a fun meal to share. Do you like crunchy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA fried egg is a yummy food. You cook it in a pan. Many people eat it for breakfast. It can go on rice or toast. It is fun to eat! Do you like eggs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFried rice is a tasty meal. It uses cooked rice. People cook it in a pan. They add eggs or meat. It can be a snack or a big meal. It is fun to eat! Do you like rice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFriedrich was a man who loved old books. He studied how people lived long ago. He looked at old art and writing. This work helps us learn about the past. He was a great teacher. Do you like to learn about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrisian is a way to talk. People speak it near the sea. It sounds a bit like English. This helps people share their stories. It is a special way to speak. Do you know many ways to talk?
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