Cardamom
Cardamom is a tasty spice. It comes from small seeds. The seeds live in tiny pods. People use them in tea and food. They smell very good. Do you like spices in your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage & Culture articles — Page 3
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Carnival
Carnival is a time for big parties. People wear bright masks and fine clothes. They eat sweet treats like donuts. It is a happy time to be together. Do you like to dress up?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarpet
A carpet is soft on the floor. It can have bright patterns. Some are made of wool. They keep us warm and cozy. Carpets make a room look nice. Do you like soft rugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCebuano language
Many people speak Cebuano. It is spoken on islands in the Philippines. It has many sounds. People use it to talk to friends. It helps people share stories. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChair
A chair is a seat for one person. It has legs and a back. Some are made of wood. Some are made of metal. You can sit and rest. They help us feel good. Do you have a favorite chair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChinese calendar
This is a special calendar. It follows the moon. It also follows the sun. It helps people know when to celebrate. It helps farmers plant food. It is very old. Do you like festivals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChinese cuisine
Chinese food has many tastes. People eat rice and noodles. They use sticks to eat. It can be hot or sweet. Many people love it. Do you like noodles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a big party. It marks the start of spring. Families eat a big dinner together. People use red paper for luck. They also use loud firecrackers. It is a happy time. Do you like big parties?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChivalry
Knights had a special way to act. They rode on big horses. They were very brave in battles. They were kind to people in need. They also kept their word. This helped them have honor. Would you like to be a brave knight?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChopsticks
Chopsticks are two long sticks. You use them to pick up food. They can be made of wood or metal. People have used them for a long time. They help us eat together. Do you want to try them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCinnamon
Cinnamon is a tasty spice. It comes from tree bark. People use it in sweet treats. It smells very good. It makes food taste great. Do you like the smell?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClassical Arabic
This is a way to write. It is very old. People use it for books. It helps people talk together. It is a special way to share stories. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClassical Chinese
Long ago, people wrote in a special way. They used old books to learn. This way of writing helped many lands talk. It was a way to share big ideas. It is still used in some songs. Do you like to read old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClause
Words make a clause. A clause is part of a sentence. It has a person or thing. It also has an action. This helps us talk. We use them to tell stories. Do you like to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClifford Geertz
Clifford Geertz was a wise man. He studied how people live. He traveled to far places. He wanted to learn why things matter. He looked at many ways to live. He helped us understand each other. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCloak
A cloak is a big piece of cloth. You wear it over your clothes. It keeps you warm in the wind. It can look like a bell. Many people wear them. Do you like big coats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleClove
Cloves are small flower buds. They grow on trees. They smell very strong. People use them in food. They can even help a toothache. Do you like the smell?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCoat
A coat is a piece of clothing. You wear it on your top half. It can keep you warm. It can also look very nice. People have worn them for a long time. Do you have a favorite coat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCoco Chanel
Coco Chanel was a famous designer. She made many pretty things. She made hats and nice clothes. She also made a special smell for people to wear. Her work helped change how people dress. Do you like to pick out your…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCollecting
Collecting is finding special things. You can find rocks or shells. You can find stamps or toys. It is a fun way to learn. It can help you make friends. What would you like to collect?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCollective farming
Many people can farm together. They share the land. They work as a team. This helps them grow food. It can be hard work. Do you like to work with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleComparative linguistics
People look at how we talk. They see how words are alike. This helps them find old ways to speak. It is like a puzzle. It shows how we are all linked. Can you find words that sound the same?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCondiment
You can add extra taste to food. These are called condiments. You might use ketchup or soy sauce. They make your meals taste good. They can even help you stay healthy. Do you have a favorite sauce?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleConjunction (grammar)
Some words act like glue. They join words or ideas together. You can use words like and or but. This helps us tell stories. It makes our talking easy. Can you find a glue word?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCooking banana
Cooking bananas are a special food. They are not eaten raw. People boil or fry them instead. They can taste sweet or salty. Many people love them for meals. Do you like to eat them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCookware and bakeware
We use tools to make food. Pots go on a stove. Pans go in an oven. Some are made of metal. Some are made of clay. These tools help us eat. Do you like to cook?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCosmetics
People use cosmetics to look nice. They can clean your skin. Some add bright colors to your face. This can be fun to do. It helps us feel good. Do you like colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCostume
Costumes are special clothes. You can dress as a hero. You can dress as an animal. Some people wear them for fun. They help us play pretend. Do you like to dress up?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCouch
A couch is a soft seat. It can seat many people. It has soft pillows for you. You can sleep on it too. It is good for resting. Do you like to sit on a couch?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCremation
Cremation is a way to say goodbye. People use fire for this. It has been done for a long time. Some people use a special hot oven. This helps families remember their loved ones. Do you know how people say goodbye?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCreole language
People use many ways to talk. Sometimes, new ways to talk start. This happens when different groups meet. They mix their words together. Now, children speak this new way. It is a special way to share. Do you know…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCrochet
You can make things with crochet. Use a small hook and soft yarn. You make loops to build a shape. It can be a bag or a cloth. It is fun to make. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCrop
Crops are plants we grow. We grow them for food. We also grow them for clothes. They help us every day. Can you name a crop? Do you like corn or rice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCuisine
People cook food in many ways. Some food uses rice. Some food uses corn. Cooking styles can change based on where you live. It is fun to try new things. Do you like to eat yummy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCulinary arts
Cooking is a way to make food. People use tools to cook meals. Chefs make food look good and taste great. It is fun to make yummy things. We can cook for our friends. Do you like to eat yummy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCultural heritage
Heritage is what we keep from long ago. It can be old books or stories. It can be beautiful buildings too. We save these things for the future. It helps us remember our past. Do you have a special story to tell?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCuneiform
Long ago, people made a way to write. They used a tool to press marks into soft clay. These marks look like small wedges. This helped them keep track of things. It is very old and cool. Do you want to see these marks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCup
A cup holds things to drink. You can use it for water or juice. Some cups are made of glass. Others are made of wood or clay. They help us drink every day. Do you have a favorite cup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCurry
Curry is a tasty food. It has a warm sauce. Many spices make it smell good. People eat it with rice. It can be mild or hot. Do you like spicy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCutlery
We use tools to eat our food. We use a knife, a fork, and a spoon. Some tools are made of shiny metal. They help us eat every meal. It is fun to use them! Do you like to use a spoon?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDaikon
Daikon is a long white root. It grows in the ground. People eat it in many ways. It can be in soup or pickles. It tastes mild. Do you like white radishes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDairy
A dairy is a place for milk. It can be a farm. It can be a shop. People make cheese and butter there. It is a fun place to learn. Do you like milk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDanish language
Danish is a way to talk. Many people use it. It comes from long ago. It helps people feel proud. It is a special way to share. Do you want to hear it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDessert
A dessert is a sweet treat. You eat it at the end of a meal. It can be cake or ice cream. It tastes very good. We love sweet foods! Do you like dessert?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDevanagari
This is a way to write. It has a line on top. Many people use it to write. It helps people share stories. It is very old. Do you like the shapes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDialect
People speak in many ways. Some groups use special words. They may sound a little different. This helps show where they live. It can show who they are. It is a way to be together. Do you have a special way to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDiaper
A diaper is soft underwear. It keeps clothes dry. It holds waste inside. It helps babies stay clean. We change them often. Do you see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDiary
A diary is a special book. You write in it every day. You can write your thoughts and feelings. It helps you remember your life. It is just for you. Do you like to write?
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