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.
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We have seven days in a week. Long ago, people named days after the sky. They used names for the sun and moon. They even used names for planets. This helps us keep track of time. Do you have a favorite day?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA baby gets a new name. Families do this to say hello. They may sing or pray. Some people whisper the name. It is a happy day for all. Do you have a name you love?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNapa cabbage is a big vegetable. It has light green leaves. The leaves have white lines. It grows in many places. People use it in yummy soup. Do you like to eat cabbage?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA napkin is a small cloth. You use it at the table. It wipes your lips and fingers. It can keep your clothes clean. Some are folded into pretty shapes. Do you like to use them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNasi goreng is fried rice. It is made in a pan. People add eggs and meat to it. It tastes very good. People love to eat it together. Do you like rice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNasi lemak is a tasty rice dish. It is cooked with coconut milk. This makes the rice very creamy. It often has a spicy sauce. People love to eat it for breakfast. Do you like creamy rice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a way of writing. It looks like art. People use it for poems. It is very pretty to see. It helps us share stories. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big museum in Mexico. It has many old things. You can see a large stone sun. It shows how people lived long ago. It is a special place to visit. Do you want to go there?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis museum is in Ethiopia. It holds many old things. You can see bones from long ago. There is also pretty art. It shows how people live. We can learn so much here. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use many ways to talk. We use our voices or hands. These ways grow and change over time. They help us share our lives. It is how we connect with friends. Do you have a favorite way to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNavajo is a way of talking. People use it in the Southwest. It is a very big language. It helps people feel proud. Long ago, it helped win wars. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNavy blue is a very dark blue. It is the color of sailor clothes. Long ago, it helped hide dirt at sea. Many school uniforms use this color too. It looks very nice. Do you like this dark blue?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a special kind of pizza. It comes from a city in Italy. The crust is soft and thin. People make it by hand. It tastes very good. It is a proud way to cook. Do you like pizza?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA necklace goes around your neck. It can be a chain or a string. Some have bright stones or pretty beads. People wear them to look nice. They can also show who you are. Do you like necklaces?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA tie is a piece of cloth. It goes around your neck. You tie a knot at the top. It hangs down your shirt. People wear them to look nice. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use a needle to sew. You can make many things. You can make soft pillows. You can make pretty book covers. It is fun to make art with thread. Do you like to sew?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople once used a special way to write. It was called Latin. It helped people share new ideas. People used it for science and books. It was used in many lands. It was a way to talk to all. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe make new words all the time. New words help us talk about new things. Some people use them to be funny. They can spread fast on the web. It is fun to find new ways to talk. Can you think of a new word?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA nerd loves to learn. They may like science or books. Some people use this word for fun. It can show pride in being smart. Do you like to learn new things too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNew Year's Day is a big day. It marks a fresh start. People see bright lights in the sky. We call friends and family. We can make new plans too. It is a happy time. Do you like to celebrate?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNigella Lawson writes about food. She writes books with recipes. She also has her own shows on TV. Many people love to read her books. Her books help us learn to cook. Do you like to cook food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFood in Nigeria is very tasty. It can be spicy. People eat rice and yams. They also eat meat and fish. Many people love to eat together. Do you like spicy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA nightstand is a small table. It sits by your bed. It can have a drawer. It can have shelves too. It holds things you need at night. It holds a lamp or a book. It helps you stay cozy. Do you have one near your bed?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNikolai was a man who loved words. He studied how we talk. He found rules for how sounds work. This helps us learn many ways to talk. He was a very smart teacher. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA niqab is a long cloth. Some women wear it. It covers the face. It leaves the eyes open. It is part of their life. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can move your head up and down. This is called a nod. A nod can mean yes. It can also be a way to say hello. People use it to show respect. It is a kind way to act. Can you try a nod?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWords can change. Some words act like things. We can add bits to words. This helps us say more. It is a fun way to talk. Can you find a word like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can add this to your drink. It can be a liquid or a powder. It tastes like vanilla or nuts. It helps your tea or coffee taste good. It is fun to try! Do you like sweet drinks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome plants are not for eating. They make things we use. They make soft cloth for clothes. They make paper for books. These plants help us in many ways. They help people work on farms. Do you see plants like these?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNoodle soup is a yummy meal. It has noodles in warm broth. Many people in Asia eat it. It can have meat or eggs. It is a very tasty snack. Do you like noodles in soup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFarmers use a new way to grow food. They plant four kinds of crops. This helps the soil stay good. It helps more food grow. It is a smart way to work. Do you like to garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people use special ways to talk. These ways are in a place called the Caucasus. There are many different kinds. They help people share stories. We can learn from them. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in Zimbabwe use a special way to talk. It has fun sounds. Some sounds pop like a bottle. Other sounds click with the tongue. This helps people share stories. Can you make a pop sound?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people speak special ways to talk. These ways are in the north. They include Swedish and Danish. People use them to share ideas. It helps them talk together. Can you learn a new way to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in Norway use a special way to talk. It is called Norwegian. It sounds like a song when people speak. Long ago, people carved words on stones. This language is very special to them. Do you want to learn some…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNostalgia is a special feeling. It is thinking of the past. You might think of happy times. It can make you feel warm. It helps you feel good. Do you have a happy memory?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFarmers can grow food in a new way. They do not stir the dirt. This helps the soil stay healthy. It keeps the water in the ground. This is good for the earth. Do you like to dig in the dirt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNuosu is a way of talking. It is used by many people. They use it at home and in school. It helps them share stories. It is a special part of their life. Do you know how to say hello in your way?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFarmers help their plants grow. They give soil food. This food helps crops stay strong. It also keeps our water clean. This helps the earth stay healthy. Do you like to help plants grow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOatmeal is a warm food. You can cook it with milk. Some people add honey or fruit. It can be a soft porridge. It can even be in a cookie! Do you like oatmeal?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn obituary is a story. It is about a person who died. People read it in news books. It tells what they did. It helps us remember them. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use a special way to talk. It is called Occitan. Many people speak it in the south. They use it to sing and write poems. It is a very old way to speak. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people speak many ways to talk. These ways are on islands in the sea. Some people speak Samoan. Others speak Fijian. These words help us share our lives. It is fun to learn new words. Do you know how to say hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people eat octopus. It is a tasty food. People cook it in many ways. Some grill it. Some put it in a stew. It helps you stay strong. Do you like to try new foods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people eat parts from inside an animal. These parts can be the heart or liver. Many people around the world love them. They make many tasty meals. Some people eat them on holidays. Do you like to try new foods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOgham is a way to write. People carved these marks on stone. It was used a long time ago. Some letters have names from trees. It helps us learn about the past. Can you find a tree?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Ojibwe are a large group of people. They live near many big lakes. They make boats from tree bark. They also pick wild rice from the water. Their ways are very special. Do you like to be near water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOjibwe is a way of talking. It is used in many places. People use it to share stories. It helps people stay together. We can learn it in school. Do you want to learn new words?
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