Wardrobe
A wardrobe is a big closet. It is for your clothes. It can have shelves and drawers. It keeps your things safe. It helps you stay neat. Do you have a closet at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage & Culture articles — Page 48
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Waru Waru
People grow food in long rows. These rows sit high above water. The water stays in small paths. This keeps the plants warm at night. It helps them grow much more food. It is a smart way to farm. Do you like to garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWasabi
Wasabi is a green plant. It grows in cool water. People grate it into a paste. It tastes very spicy. It can make your nose tingle! Do you like spicy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWattleseed
These are small seeds. They come from trees in Australia. People cook them to make bread. They taste like chocolate or coffee. They are good for you. Do you like chocolate?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWaving
You can wave your hand to say hi. It is a fun way to greet friends. You move your hand side to side. It helps us talk to each other. Waving is a kind way to be friendly. Can you wave hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWebster's Dictionary
A dictionary is a book of words. It tells us what words mean. Noah Webster made a big one long ago. He helped us spell words in a new way. Many people use his books to learn. It is a great tool for reading. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWedding cake
A wedding cake is a big cake. It is made for a party. People eat it to be happy. It can be many shapes. It can have sweet frosting. Do you like cake?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWedding dress
A bride wears a special dress. It can be white. It can also be red. The dress shows a person's style. It is a big day for a family. Do you have a favorite color?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWedding ring
A wedding ring is a small circle. It is made of shiny metal. Many people wear it on their finger. It shows that people are married. It is a sign of love. Do you see rings on fingers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWednesday
Wednesday is a day in the week. It sits in the middle. Some people call it hump day. It is a day for many things. Some people pray or fast. Do you have a favorite day?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWelsh language
Welsh is a way to talk. People speak it in Wales. It is a very old way of talking. It helps people feel close to home. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWest African Pidgin English
Many people use a special way to talk. They mix English with local words. It helps people trade and work together. It is a way to be heard. We can learn it too. Do you want to try?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWestern culture
Many people share one way of life. This way comes from long ago. It has many old stories. It helps us live together. We can learn from it. Do you know these stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWest Frisian language
Frisian is a way of talking. People speak it in a place called Friesland. It sounds a lot like English. This makes it very special. It is a part of who they are. Do you want to hear it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhipped cream
Whipped cream is light and fluffy. It is made from cream. You beat it to add air. It can taste sweet. It goes on top of treats. Do you like it on cake?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhite chocolate
White chocolate is a sweet treat. It is a light color. It tastes very creamy. Many people love to eat it. Do you like white chocolate?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhite coat
Some people wear long white coats. Doctors wear them to stay clean. They help keep people safe. Teachers wear them in some schools too. It is a special uniform. Do you like the color white?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhite meat
White meat is pale in color. It can come from a bird. Chicken is a good example. Some people think it is healthy. It helps us grow strong. Do you like to eat chicken?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhite rice
White rice is a small grain. It looks bright and shiny. It is easy to eat. People cook it in water. We eat it for food. Do you like rice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhite tea
White tea comes from a plant. The leaves have tiny white hairs. These hairs look like silver. It tastes very light. It can be a pale yellow color. Do you like to drink tea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWhole grain
Whole grains are good foods. They have all parts of the seed. This helps our bodies stay well. You can find them in brown rice or oats. They give us energy to play. Do you like eating whole grains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilhelm Grimm
Wilhelm was a man who loved stories. He lived with his brother. They were very close. Wilhelm wrote many fairy tales. These stories are fun to read. Do you like fairy tales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilhelm von Humboldt
Wilhelm was a man who loved to learn. He helped start a big school. He also studied how people talk. This helps us learn about each other. He was very smart. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam A. Smalley
William Smalley loved words. He helped people write them down. He made a new way to write. This helped a group of people. Now they can share their stories. It is very special. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Jones (philologist)
William Jones loved words. He learned many ways to talk. He studied old books from far away. He found how words can be like family. This helped us learn about history. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Labov
A man named William studied how we talk. He looked at many ways people speak. He showed that all ways of talking are good. This work helps us learn about each other. It is very cool! Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWine glass
A wine glass is for drinking. It has a bowl and a stem. Some are tall and thin. Others are wide and round. You can hold it by the stem. This keeps the drink cool. Do you like clear glass?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWink
You can wink with one eye. It is a quick, small move. It can mean you are joking. It can show a secret to a friend. It helps people feel close. Can you wink with one eye?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWinnowing
People use wind to clean grain. They throw the grain in the air. The light bits blow away. The heavy food falls down. This helps us eat. It is like magic! Can you feel the wind?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWinter squash
Winter squash is a special food. It has a hard skin. Some are round and orange. These are called pumpkins. We cook them to eat. They stay good for a long time. Do you like squash?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWok
A wok is a deep pan. It is round on the bottom. It helps us cook food fast. It can fry or boil things. People use it to make yummy meals. Do you like to cook?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWolfgang Puck
Wolfgang Puck is a famous cook. He makes yummy food for people. He learned to cook from his mom. He even makes tasty pizza. He helps people by giving money to others. Do you like pizza too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWolof language
Wolof is a way to talk. Many people in West Africa use it. It helps people talk in big cities. People use it to share ideas. It is a special way to speak. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlewonton
A wonton is a small food. It has meat inside. The skin is thin and soft. People boil them in warm soup. They look like little clouds. They are very yummy. Do you like soup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWonton noodles
Wonton noodles are a yummy dish. They have noodles in a warm soup. You can eat them with small dumplings. Some people add green leaves too. This meal is loved by many. Do you like noodles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWorld language
Some ways to talk reach far away. They help many people understand each other. You can use them in many lands. This helps us make new friends. It is a big way to share. Do you know a way to talk like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleXhosa language
Xhosa is a way to talk. It is used in South Africa. People use click sounds when they speak. This makes the language special. It is a way to share stories. Do you want to learn a new way to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleXiang Chinese
Many people speak Xiang. It is a way to talk in China. People use it to share stories. It helps friends talk together. It is a special way to speak. Do you know how you talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleXu Shen
Xu Shen was a smart man. He lived a long time ago. He wrote a big book about signs. The book helps us read. It is very special. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYakisoba
Yakisoba is a tasty noodle dish. It comes from Japan. People cook it in a pan. They add meat and small veggies. It has a yummy sauce. It is fun to eat! Do you like noodles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYakut language
Yakut is a way to talk. It is used in a cold place. Many people use it to speak. It helps people share stories. It is a special way to talk. Do you like to learn new ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYamato people
The Yamato are people in Japan. They have lived there for a long time. Long ago, they ate rice and fish. They also clap their hands to show respect. This is a special way to pray. Do you like to clap your hands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYard (land)
A yard is land by a house. It can be open or have a fence. Some yards have green grass. You can play in a backyard. It is a fun place to be. Do you have a yard to play in?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYellow tea
Yellow tea is a special drink. It comes from leaves. People make it with care. It has a soft yellow color. It does not smell like grass. It is very nice to sip. Do you like tea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYoga as exercise
Yoga is a way to move your body. You do many different poses. Some poses help you breathe well. You can also lie down to rest. It helps your body feel good. It is fun to do. Do you want to try a pose?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYongle Encyclopedia
Long ago, a king wanted to save books. He had many people write them down. It was a very big set of books. It held many things to know. Some books are still here today. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYuen Ren Chao
Yuen Ren Chao loved sounds. He studied how people talk. He could hear small changes in voices. This helped him teach many ways to talk. He also wrote music. He was a very smart man. Do you like to listen to sounds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYukon Gold potato
This is a yellow potato. It has smooth skin. The inside is bright yellow. It was made in Canada. People love its color. It is fun to eat. Do you like potatoes?
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