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Giorgio Armani was a man who made clothes. He made many suits and dresses. His clothes look very neat and pretty. He even made clothes for movies. People all over the world love his style. Do you like to dress up?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA girdle is like a belt. It goes around your waist. It helps hold your clothes in place. Some people wear them for prayer. They can even be made of rope. It is a very useful thing. Do you wear a belt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA given name is your first name. Parents choose it for you. It helps people know who you are. It is special to you. Do you like your name?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very old way to write. A man named Cyril made these letters. He wanted to help people read. The letters look very special. It was a way to share words. Can you see the shapes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlamping is a fun way to camp. You can stay in a tent or a treehouse. It has soft beds and nice things. It feels like an adventure. You can be close to nature. Do you like to camp?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are clear noodles. They look like glass. They are made from starch. You can cook them in soup. They are fun to eat! Do you like noodles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA glossary is a list of words. It tells you what words mean. You can find it in a book. It helps you learn new things. It is like a small guide. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome foods have a special taste. It is a savory taste. We call it umami. It is in cheese and soy sauce. It makes food taste good. Do you like savory food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGluten is in some foods. It is in wheat and barley. It helps bread rise up. It makes dough chewy. Some people cannot eat it. They must eat special food. Do you like bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is sticky rice. It is very soft. It sticks together when you cook it. People eat it in many places. It can be a sweet treat. Do you like sticky food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGnocchi are soft dough balls. They come from Italy. People make them with potato and flour. You can eat them with red sauce. They taste very good! Do you like soft food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGoat cheese is made from milk. It comes from goats. People make it all over the world. Some is soft and some is hard. It can taste a little tart. It is good on bread. Do you like cheese?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA goatee is hair on the chin. It looks like hair on a goat. People have worn it for a long time. Some men wear it to look cool. It can look very neat. Do you like this look?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople raise goats on farms. Goats can eat many things. They can even climb trees! They give us milk and meat. This helps people in many places. Do you like goats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGoat meat is food from a goat. People cook it in many ways. They can fry it or grill it. It is a special meal for many people. It helps us celebrate big days. Do you like to try new foods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a yellow apple. It grows on trees. It tastes very sweet. You can eat it plain. You can use it in a pie. It is a yummy snack. Do you like sweet fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGordon Ramsay is a famous chef. He makes great food. He has many restaurants. He is also on TV. He shows people how to cook. He works very hard. Do you like to cook?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGothic was a way to talk. People used it long ago. They wrote it down in books. It was a special language. We can still see it today. Do you like old books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people like goth style. They wear dark clothes. They often wear black hair. They like dark music too. It is a fun way to be. Do you like black clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGoulash is a warm meal. It has meat and vegetables. People add red spice to it. It comes from a place called Hungary. It is very tasty. Do you like soup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA gown is a long cloth garment. It can be very loose. People have worn them for a long time. Some wear them for work. Others wear them to be fancy. Do you like long clothes? We can wear them too!
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGQ is a magazine for men. It shows cool clothes. It also talks about food and movies. It helps people find new styles. We can learn about many things. Do you like to look at magazines?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords tell us how things happen. Some things are done once. Some things keep going for a long time. This helps us see the story. It makes our talk clear. Do you like telling stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords change to show their job. They tell us who did something. They tell us who it happened to. This helps us talk. It is like a puzzle. Do you like word games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords help us talk. They change to show new things. We can show if one thing is there. We can show many things too. This helps us be clear. It is how we share ideas. Do you like to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords for things we do can change. We change them to show who is doing it. We can also show when it happened. Some ways to talk use many forms. This helps us tell a story. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords can have a kind of group. Some words are boy words. Some are girl words. This helps us talk. It makes our words clear. Do you know any words like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords help us show what we mean. We use them to tell facts. We use them to give orders. We also use them to share a wish. This helps people understand us. Do you like to use words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords help us count things. We say "dog" for one dog. We say "dogs" for more than one. Some ways to talk have special words for two. Other ways have words for three. It is fun to learn how we count! Do you like to count?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSmall words help us talk. They add new meaning to a sentence. These words show how we feel. They can even show time. Many people use them every day. Do you use small words too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Granny Smith is a green apple. It is very crisp and juicy. It can taste sour. People use them to make pies. These apples stay good for a long time. Do you like sour fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis cheese is very tasty. It has a sharp taste. It can have tiny, hard bits. People stir it to make it. It is fun to eat. Do you like cheese?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrape juice is a sweet drink. It comes from crushed grapes. Some juice is purple. Some juice is white. People use it in many ways. It is fun to drink! Do you like grape juice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA gravestone is a stone marker. It sits over a grave. It can have a name on it. It helps us remember people. We can see many shapes. Do you see the stones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGravy is a tasty sauce. It comes from meat or vegetables. You can pour it on potatoes. It can also go on meat. People love eating it at big meals. Do you like gravy on your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany places share one culture. They share stories and art. Long ago, ideas moved by sea. This helped people stay linked. It is a big, beautiful web. Do you like sharing stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big set of books. It has many books about everything. You can learn many new things. It tells stories about the world. It helps us learn. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very big book set. It has many pages and maps. It tells many true facts. The books help people learn. It was made a long time ago. Do you like big books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe way we say words changed. Long ago, English sounds were different. People changed how they said vowels. This happened a long time ago. Now, spelling and sounds do not match. It is a big mystery! Do you like to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreek food is very tasty. It uses oil from olives. It has bread and fish too. People love to eat it together. It is a joy to share. Do you like olives?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreen curry is a food from Thailand. It has a soft green color. It uses coconut milk to make it creamy. People eat it with rice. It smells very good. Do you like green food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in Greenland have a special way to talk. They use the Greenlandic language. It can make very long words. This helps them share ideas. It is a proud way to speak. Do you want to learn a new way to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFarmers grow green plants for the soil. They mix these plants into the dirt. This helps new food grow well. It makes the ground very healthy. It is a smart way to farm. Do you like to garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreen tea comes from leaves. People grow them in rows. They pick the leaves in spring. Then they use hot water. It can help you feel awake. Do you like to drink tea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA greeting card is a special paper. It has a pretty picture on it. You can send them to friends. They show love and joy. They help us stay close. Do you like cards?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA griddle is a flat tool for cooking. It can be made of metal or stone. People use it to cook yummy food. They make bread and eggs on it. It helps us make a good meal. Do you like to eat pancakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords change over time. Long ago, sounds moved in a special way. This helped make new ways to talk. It helps us see how words are kin. It is like a puzzle. Can you find words that look alike?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGroats are small bits of grain. They come from plants like wheat or oats. People use them to make warm food. You can eat them in soup or porridge. They are good for you. Do you like warm food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article