Dictionary
A dictionary is a book of words. It tells us what words mean. It can help us talk to others. People have used them for a long time. They help us learn. Do you like to find new words?
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Diglossia
Some people use two ways to talk. One way is for school or books. The other way is for home and friends. This helps people share many ideas. It is a special way to live. Do you use different words at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDinner
Dinner is a big meal. It can be in the afternoon or at night. Some people eat it with friends. It can be a special time to be together. We love to eat yummy food. What is your favorite dinner?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDiwali
Diwali is a festival of lights. People light small lamps. They use candles and bright lanterns too. Families eat yummy food and sweets together. It is a happy time for everyone. Do you like bright lights?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDravidian languages
Many people speak these ways to talk. They live in many places. Some live in India. Some live in Sri Lanka. These ways to talk are very old. They help us share our stories. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDress
A dress is a piece of clothing. It covers your body. It hangs down over your legs. You can wear it to a party. It can be many colors. Do you like dresses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDumpling
Dumplings are tasty food. They use dough. They can have meat inside. Some have vegetables too. People cook them in hot water. They are fun to eat! Do you like dumplings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDutch language
Dutch is a way to talk. Many people use it. It is spoken in many places. It is like English and German. People use it to share stories. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEggs as food
People eat eggs for food. Many eggs come from chickens. Some eggs are small. Some eggs are very big. They are good to eat. Do you like eggs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEgyptian Arabic
Many people speak a special way in Egypt. They use it to sing songs. They use it in fun movies. It helps people talk to each other. It is a happy way to share. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEgyptian hieroglyphs
Long ago, people in Egypt used art to write. They drew birds and plants. These pictures told stories. It was a special way to talk. Do you like to draw pictures?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEgyptian language
Long ago, people spoke a special way. They wrote with pretty pictures. These pictures are called hieroglyphs. People used them for a long time. It helps us learn about the past. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEncyclopædia Britannica
Britannica is a big book of facts. It tells us about the world. It has been around for a long time. People use it to learn new things. It is very helpful to us. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEncyclopedia
An encyclopedia is a big book of facts. It tells you about many things. It has many short stories. These stories help you learn. You can find them in a library. You can even find them online. Do you want to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEndangered language
Some ways to talk are in danger. People use them to share stories. Some children do not learn them now. This can make a language go away. We can help save them. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEskaleut languages
Many people speak these special words. They live in cold, snowy places. Some people live in Alaska. Others live in Canada or Greenland. These words help people talk to friends. It is a way to share stories. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEsperanto
Esperanto is a special way to talk. People use it to understand each other. It helps people from many lands be friends. It is easy to learn. We can use it on the web. Would you like to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEtiquette
Manners are ways to be kind. They help us act well with others. We use them to show respect. This makes life go well for everyone. It helps us be good friends. Do you use good manners?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEtymology
Words have a history. We can find where they start. Some words come from long ago. We can trace them back. It is like a puzzle. Do you want to find a word's start?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEuphemism
Sometimes we use soft words. We use them to be kind. They help us talk about hard things. It can make things feel better. We do this to be polite. Do you use soft words too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFandom
Fans love the same things. They like books or music. They meet to talk and play. They can dress up in fun clothes. It is fun to be together. Do you have a favorite thing to love?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFarm
A farm grows food for us. It has land and buildings. Some farms have cows for milk. Some have chickens for eggs. Many families run small farms. They work hard to help us eat. Do you like farm food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFarmer
A farmer grows food for us. They grow plants in big fields. They also raise animals like cows. This work helps feed many people. It is a very big job. Do you like to eat farm food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFast food
Fast food is food made very fast. You can buy it to eat on the go. It is often easy to carry. People like it when they are busy. It can be a snack or a meal. Do you like to eat fast food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFasting
Fasting is not eating for a time. Some people do this for their faith. Doctors may ask people to fast too. It can help people show what they believe. It can also help doctors learn about health. Do you know why…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFelt
Felt is a soft cloth. People make it from hair. They use warm water to press it. It can be many bright colors. People use it for hats and rugs. It is very useful. Do you like soft things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFireplace
A fireplace holds a warm fire. It is made of stone or brick. It helps heat a room. It can also help cook food. People like to sit near it. It feels very cozy. Do you like warm fires?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFireworks
Fireworks make bright lights in the sky. They make loud sounds too. They can be red, blue, or gold. People use them for big parties. They are fun to watch with friends. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFish as food
Many people eat fish. It comes from the water. Fish helps us stay strong. It has good things for our bodies. We can cook it in many ways. Do you like to eat fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFlour
Flour is a fine powder. It is made by grinding grains. We use it to make bread. It helps make yummy treats too. It is a very helpful food. Do you like bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFolk dance
Folk dance is a special way to move. People dance at big parties. They do not need to be pros. They learn from their friends and family. It helps us feel close to our home. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFood group
We put food into groups. Some foods are grains. Some are vegetables. This helps us learn. It helps us stay well. We can eat many kinds. What is your favorite food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleForestry
People work to help forests grow. They plant new trees. They also care for the woods. This helps animals and people too. It keeps the air clean. We all need trees! Do you like the woods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFork
A fork helps you eat. It has a long handle. It has small prongs at the end. You use it to pick up food. It makes eating easy. Do you like using a fork?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrench cuisine
French food is very special. People in France love to cook. They use cheese and wine. They make many tasty dishes. It is fun to eat together. Do you like yummy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFruit preserves
Fruit preserves are sweet treats. They are made with fruit and sugar. You can spread them on toast. They taste very good. We can keep them in glass jars. Do you like jam?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFrying
Frying is a way to cook food. It uses hot oil. This makes food very crisp. It can be done in a pan. People have done this for a long time. It tastes good to many people. Do you like fried food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFula language
Fula is a way to talk. Many people use it in Africa. It helps many people share ideas. It is a special way to speak. We can use it to say hello. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFuneral
A funeral is a special day. People meet to say goodbye. They show love to a friend. They may say prayers or tell stories. It helps people feel less sad. How do you show love to a friend?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGarage (residential)
A garage is a house for a car. It has a roof and a big door. It keeps cars dry in the rain. It can also be a place to work. Some garages are part of a home. Do you have a garage?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGardening
Gardening is growing plants. You can grow food. You can grow flowers too. It can be a fun hobby. It helps us feel good. Do you like plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGarlic
Garlic is a plant we eat. It grows in a bulb. The bulb has small parts called cloves. Garlic has a very strong smell. It makes food taste good. Do you like the taste of garlic?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGermanic languages
Many people use these ways to talk. They speak in many lands. Some speak English. Some speak German. These words come from long ago. They help us share our ideas. Do you know these words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlove
A glove covers your hand. It has holes for each finger. They keep your hands warm. They also keep hands safe. Gloves can be made of cloth. They can be made of leather. Do you like to wear gloves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrammatical tense
Words help us talk about time. We use them to say what happened. We use them for now. We use them for later. This helps us tell stories. Do you like telling stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGranary
A granary is a house for seeds. It keeps the seeds dry. It keeps bugs away too. This helps us have food to eat. It is a very smart way to store food. Do you like seeds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrazing
Animals can eat grass in big fields. They roam around to find food. This helps them make milk and wool. It has helped people for a long time. We see cows and sheep do this. Do you like to see animals in the grass?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreek alphabet
People use letters to write. These are Greek letters. They were made long ago. They help us read and talk. They are still used today. Can you find a Greek letter?
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