Japanese cuisine
People in Japan eat many tasty foods. They often eat rice and soup. They also like fish and noodles. These meals are very special. Do you like to try new foods?
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Japanese writing system
People in Japan use many signs to write. Some signs show a whole word. Other signs show just one sound. They mix them all together. This helps them tell stories. It is a very special way to write. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJavanese language
Many people speak Javanese. It is a way to talk. It is used on a big island. It helps people share stories. It is a special way to talk to friends. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKale
Kale is a leafy green plant. It can be curly or flat. Some leaves are even purple. It grows well in the cold winter. Many people love to eat it. It is very good for you. Do you like eating greens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKannada
Kannada is a way to talk. People use it in India. It has many old stories. People have used it for a long time. It is a special way to share ideas. It helps people stay together. Do you want to hear it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKartvelian languages
Some people speak special ways to talk. These ways come from a place called Georgia. They use a pretty alphabet to write. One way is called Georgian. It is used by many people. It is a very old way to talk. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKatana
A katana is a long sword. It comes from Japan. It has a curved blade. It has a long handle for two hands. Samurai used them a long time ago. They were very special to people. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKetchup
Ketchup is a tasty red sauce. It tastes sweet and sour. Many people put it on hot food. It is made with tomatoes and sugar. Do you like ketchup on your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKhoisan languages
Some people in Africa use clicks to talk. They make clicking sounds with their tongues. These sounds help them speak in many ways. It is a very special way to talk. Do you want to hear a click?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKitchen
A kitchen is a room for food. You use it to cook. You can also wash dishes there. It helps us make meals. We can eat breakfast there too. Do you like to cook in a kitchen?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKnitting
You can make things with yarn. You use long needles to make loops. These loops join to make soft cloth. It can make warm socks. People love to make things by hand. Do you like soft things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKorean language
Korean is a way to talk. Many people use it. They use special letters to write. A king made these letters long ago. They help people learn to read. It is a very cool language. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKra–Dai languages
Many people speak Kra-Dai. These are many ways to talk. They are in many places. People use them to share ideas. It helps us know each other. Do you know how to say hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKurdish language
Many people speak Kurdish. They live in many lands. Some use different ways to write. This helps them share stories. It is a way to stay together. Do you know how people talk where you live?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLace
Lace is a pretty fabric. It has many tiny holes. People make it by hand. They use thin thread to make patterns. It can look very soft. Do you like lace?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLamb and mutton
People eat meat from sheep. It can come from young sheep. This meat is called lamb. It is soft and easy to eat. Some meat comes from older sheep. This is called mutton. It has a strong taste. Do you like to eat lamb?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage death
People use many ways to talk. Some ways to talk are lost. This happens when no one speaks them. It can be a slow change. Losing a language can be sad. It is part of who people are. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage family
Many ways to talk are like families. They come from one old way of talking. One language can grow into many. This helps us see how we connect. It is very cool! Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaundry
Laundry is cleaning your clothes. People wash things in water. Long ago, they used rocks to scrub. Now, we use machines at home. It helps us stay clean. Do you help with laundry?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeather
Leather is a very strong material. It comes from animal skins. People use it to make shoes and bags. It can last for a long time. This helps us make things that do not break. Do you wear leather shoes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeisure
Leisure is your free time. You use it to play. You can play games or rest. It is fun to do things you love. It helps you feel happy. What do you like to do for fun?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLentil
Lentils are small seeds. They grow in little pods. Some are red and some are brown. People cook them in warm soup. They are good to eat. Do you like soup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLetter (alphabet)
Letters make words. We use them to write. They stand for sounds we say. You can see big and small letters. We put them in a special order. They help us tell stories. Can you find a letter?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLinen
Linen is a soft cloth. It comes from a plant. This plant is called flax. Linen is very strong. It stays cool in the heat. People have used it for a long time. Do you like to wear linen?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLinguistic anthropology
People use many ways to talk. They study how words help us live. It helps us learn about our friends. We learn how to be part of a group. It is a way to know our world. Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLinguistic typology
People use many ways to talk. We study how they do it. Some ways use sounds in a special way. Other ways use words in a certain order. This helps us learn about all people. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLiquorice
Liquorice is a sweet plant. It grows in the ground. People use the roots for treats. Some people chew on the wood. It can be a sweet candy. It can also be a cold drink. Do you like sweet treats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLivestock
Many people raise farm animals. These are called livestock. Cows and sheep are some kinds. They give us milk and wool. They help us in many ways. We care for them on farms. Do you like farm animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLumber
Lumber is wood cut into shapes. It can be long boards. People use it to build houses. It also makes nice floors. We use wood for many things. Do you like wooden toys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLunch
Lunch is a meal in the middle of the day. It can be a big meal. It can be a small snack. Some people eat rice or noodles. It helps you stay strong. What do you like to eat for lunch?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMalagasy language
People on a big island speak Malagasy. It is a way to talk. Many people use it. It helps them share stories. It is a special way to speak. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMalayalam
Malayalam is a way to talk. Many people use it in India. It is from a hilly place. People love their special words. It helps them share stories. Can you learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMandarin Chinese
Many people speak Mandarin. It is a way to talk. It helps many people share ideas. It is used in many places. We can learn it too. Do you want to hear it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMango
A mango is a sweet fruit. It grows on a tall tree. The fruit can be yellow or red. It tastes very good. Many people love to eat them. Do you like mangoes too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMāori people
The Māori are people from New Zealand. Long ago, they came in big canoes. They have a special way of life. They share stories and art. This culture is very strong. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarathi language
Marathi is a way to talk. Many people in India use it. It is very old. People use it to tell stories. It helps people stay together. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMargarine
Margarine is a soft food spread. It is used for cooking and baking. You can use it instead of butter. It often comes from plant oils. It makes treats taste good. Do you like to spread it on bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMascot
A mascot is a special sign. It can be an animal. It can be a person in a suit. It helps a team show who they are. It brings joy to fans. Do you have a favorite mascot?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMask
A mask goes on your face. It can hide who you are. People wear them for fun or plays. They can look like animals too. Masks help us play pretend. Do you like to wear masks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMayonnaise
Mayo is a thick sauce. It tastes rich and tangy. People put it on sandwiches. It goes on fries, too. It is made with oil and egg. It is very yummy! Do you like mayo?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMeal
A meal is when we eat food. It can be big or small. We eat at home or at a shop. We eat with friends and family. It is fun to share food. Do you like to eat with others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMexican cuisine
People in Mexico love many foods. They use corn to make flat bread. They also use spicy peppers. These foods bring families together. It is very tasty. Do you like spicy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMiddle English
People spoke a new way. It was called Middle English. It was used a long time ago. Many new words joined in. It helps us read old books. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMin Chinese
Many people speak Min. It is a way to talk. People speak it in many places. It helps them share stories. It is a special way to speak. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleModern English
Many people speak English. It is used in many lands. People use it to talk to each other. It helps us learn new things. We can use it to share ideas. Do you speak English?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMorpheme
Words are made of small parts. These parts have meaning. Some parts are whole words. Other parts must join a word. They work together to help us talk. Can you find small parts in words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMorphology (linguistics)
Words are built in many ways. Some words are small. Some are big. We can join them to make new ones. This helps us talk. It is like a puzzle. Do you like word puzzles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMoustache
A moustache is hair on a face. It grows above the top lip. It is under the nose. Some people grow them in many ways. It can look very big or small. Do you see any moustaches?
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