Kalinago
The Kalinago are a group of people. They live on islands in the sea. They have many old stories. They are very brave. Their ways still matter today. Do you want to learn more?
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Kama Sutra
This is an old book from India. It tells us how to live well. It talks about love and being kind. People use it to learn about joy. It helps us find happiness. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKanji
Kanji are special signs. They show ideas. People in Japan use them to write. They help tell stories. Long ago, people wrote them on wood. It is a beautiful way to write. Do you like to draw signs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKanuri language
Kanuri is a way of talking. It is used in many places. Many people speak it in Africa. It helps people share stories. It is a special way to connect. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKarl Lachmann
Karl was a man who loved books. He looked at old words. He found ways to fix them. This helped us read old stories well. He worked very hard. Do you like old books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKarl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld made clothes. He was a great designer. He made many beautiful things. He loved to draw and sketch. He helped many big brands. People loved his art. Do you like to draw too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKashmiri language
Kashmiri is a way to talk. It is spoken in the hills. Many people use it to share stories. It is a special way to connect. It helps people feel at home. Can you learn a new way to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKatakana
Katakana is a way to write. It uses many small signs. These signs help write words from far away. They also show sounds like a bell. It is fun to learn! Can you find these signs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKatsudon
Katsudon is a yummy meal. It has meat and egg on rice. The meat is fried until it is crisp. People eat it to feel strong. It helps students win at tests. Do you like rice bowls?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKawaii
Kawaii means cute. It uses soft colors. You might see pink or blue. It has big eyes and round shapes. People love these cute things. It makes us smile. Do you like cute things too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKebab
A kebab is a meat dish. It can be cooked over a fire. Some people cook it on a long stick. It can be lamb or chicken. It tastes very good. Do you like meat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKefir
Kefir is a milk drink. It is a bit sour. People make it with small grains. These grains look like white cauliflower. You can drink it for breakfast. It is good with food. Do you like sour milk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKeng Vannsak
Keng Vannsak was a smart man. He helped his people in Cambodia. He made a new way to type. He also wrote many poems. His work helps us learn today. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKenneth L. Hale
Ken Hale loved many ways to talk. He studied many new languages. He helped people save their own ways of speaking. This work was very important. He was a kind teacher. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKente cloth
Kente is a bright cloth from Ghana. It is made by hand. People weave it on wood tools. The colors have many meanings. Some colors show joy or wealth. It is very special to many people. Do you like the bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKen (unit)
A ken is a way to measure. It is used in Japan. It helps people build houses. People use it to space out wood posts. It also helps make floor mats. It is a very old way. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKerchief
A kerchief is a soft cloth. You can tie it on your head. You can tie it on your neck, too. It can be bright and colorful. It helps keep you safe from dust. It is fun to wear! Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKhmer script
People in Cambodia use a special way to write. It is called Khmer script. They write from left to right. Some letters sit on top of others. This helps them make words. It is a very old way to write. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKhoekhoe
The Khoekhoe are a group of people. They live in Southern Africa. They once kept many cows and sheep. This helped them find good food. They move to new places to find grass. Do you like animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKikuyu language
Kikuyu is a way of talking. It is spoken in Kenya. Many people use it to share stories. It helps friends talk to each other. It is a special way to speak. Do you know how to say hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKilt
A kilt is a skirt for men. It comes from Scotland. It has many bright colors. It has pretty lines on it. People wear it for fun. It is very special. Do you like the colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKimchi
Kimchi is a tasty food from Korea. It is made with salted vegetables. People use cabbage or radish. They add garlic and spice too. It is served with almost every meal. It brings families together. Do you like spicy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKimono
A kimono is a special dress from Japan. It has long sleeves. It is wrapped around the body. People wear it for weddings and festivals. It is very beautiful to see. Do you like the bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKinesics
Your body can talk. You use your face and hands. You can show how you feel. This helps us share ideas. It is a fun way to talk. Can you use your hands to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKinship terminology
We use many words for family. Some people call many aunts "mother." Other people have one word for a cousin. These words help us know our kin. It is a way to show love. How do you talk to your family?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKinyarwanda
Kinyarwanda is a way to talk. People use it in Rwanda. It is also used in other places. It helps people share ideas. It is a special way to speak. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKirundi
Kirundi is a way to talk. People use it in Burundi. It helps them share ideas. Many people love to speak it. It is a special way to connect. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKitchen knife
Kitchen knives help us make food. They have a metal blade. Some have a wooden handle. We use them to cut things. They make cooking fun. Do you like to help in the kitchen?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKitchen utensil
Tools help us make food. We use them to mix and cut. Some tools are made of metal. Some are made of glass. They help us cook yummy meals. Do you like to help in the kitchen?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKnit cap
A knit cap is a warm hat. It keeps your head cozy. It is made of soft yarn. Many people wear them in the cold. You can wear one too! Do you like warm hats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKoine Greek
Long ago, people spoke a common Greek. It helped many people talk to each other. It was used in many lands. This language helped people share stories. It was very useful for everyone. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKoku
A koku is a way to measure rice. It is a large amount of food. One koku can feed one person for a year. Long ago, it helped leaders show how much they had. It was very important to them. Do you like rice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKombucha
Kombucha is a bubbly tea drink. It is made with sweet tea. Tiny living things help make it. People like the fizzy taste. It is fun to try! Do you like bubbly drinks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKongo language
Kikongo is a way to talk. Many people use it. It is used in Africa. It is also used in far places. It helps people share stories. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKorean barbecue
You can cook meat at your table. It is a fun meal. People cook beef or pork on a small grill. It tastes very good. We can eat it with rice. Do you like grilled meat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKorean cuisine
Korean food is very tasty. It uses rice and vegetables. People eat kimchi at most meals. They also eat meat and fish. It is good to share food with friends. Do you like to try new foods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKorean units of measurement
People in Korea have ways to measure. They can measure how long things are. They can measure how much food weighs. These ways help people work together. Do you like to measure things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKorean Wave
Many people love things from South Korea. They like the songs and the shows. Some people like the fun dances too. It is like a big, happy wave. This wave spreads far and wide. Do you like Korean music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKufic
Kufic is a way of writing. It uses straight lines and sharp corners. People use it to make art. It can be on coins or walls. It looks very pretty. Do you like sharp shapes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKulfi
Kulfi is a cold treat. It is like a thick ice cream. People make it with sweet milk. It can taste like mango. It melts very slowly. You might love this sweet snack. Do you like cold treats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKurgan hypothesis
Long ago, people lived on big grassy plains. They moved to many new places. They brought their own way of talking with them. This helped many people share one kind of speech. It is a big part of our story. Can you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKurmanji
Many people speak Kurmanji. It is a way to talk. People use it in many lands. It is used for holy prayers too. It helps people share stories. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a special time. It is a week of joy. People celebrate their history. They eat a big feast. They light seven candles. It is a time to be together. Do you like to celebrate with your family?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKyrgyz language
Kyrgyz is a way to talk. People use it in many places. It is used in a land called Kyrgyzstan. This language is very special. It helps people share stories. Do you want to hear it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLacto-ovo vegetarianism
Some people do not eat meat. They can eat eggs and milk. They also eat fruit and nuts. This helps them stay healthy. It is a good way to eat. Do you like eggs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLady
A lady is a polite woman. This word can be a special title. Some women in the UK have this title. It shows respect to them. It is a kind way to talk. Do you know a lady?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaksa
Laksa is a tasty noodle soup. It has yummy noodles in it. Some soup is creamy with coconut. Some soup is sour and tangy. People love to eat it together. It is very special. Do you like noodles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage change
The way we talk changes. Words can change over time. New words can join in. Some words change their meaning. This helps us talk to each other. It is how we grow. Do you use new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article