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Many groups live together. They have different ways to live. They share food and songs. This makes a big, bright mix. It is like a colorful salad bowl. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can know many ways to talk. Some people use two ways. Some use even more! This helps us talk to new friends. It is a fun way to learn. Do you know more than one way to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMustard is a tasty sauce. It comes from tiny seeds. People mix seeds with liquids. It can be sweet or spicy. It goes on hot dogs and meat. It helps food taste good. Do you like mustard on your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA name is a special word. It tells us who someone is. You can name a person or a place. Some names are shared by a family. Names help us know each other. Do you have a name you love?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Navajo are a group of people. They live in the southwest. They make bright art. They use colorful beads and paint. This art is very special. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNepali is a way of talking. It is used in many places. Many people in Nepal speak it. It helps people talk together. It is a special way to share stories. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA new year is a fresh start. It is a special day for many. People celebrate in many ways. Some use big fireworks. Some eat good food. It is a time for joy. Do you like to celebrate?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people speak these ways to talk. They are in Africa. Many people use them every day. It helps us learn about others. We can hear many sounds. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou wear special clothes to sleep. These are called nightwear. Some are warm for cold nights. Some are light for hot days. They help you rest well. Do you have favorite sleep clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people speak these languages. They live in Africa. They are near big rivers. These words help people talk. It is a big family. Do you like to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNoah Webster wrote many books. He wrote books to help kids read. He also made a big book of words. This book helps us spell. It matters because it helps us learn. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe talk without using words. We use our eyes and hands. We can show if we are happy. It helps us make friends. It is a fun way to share. Can you wave hello?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNoodles are a yummy food. They look like long strings. They can be in soup. People all over the world eat them. They are fun to eat! Do you like noodles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNorman Borlaug helped grow more food. He worked with wheat plants. He made them strong and healthy. This helped many people stay fed. His work saved many lives. It is a very big deal. Do you like bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA noun is a naming word. It names a person or a place. It can name a thing you touch. It can even name a feeling. Nouns help us talk about our world. They are very useful. Can you find a noun near you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNowruz is a new year party. It starts when spring comes. People dance and give gifts. They also jump over fires. It is a happy time for many. Do you like spring?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBeing naked means having no clothes on. Long ago, all people were naked. Some people like to be naked today. They do this to swim or play. It can feel very free. Do you like to swim in a pool?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNutmeg is a tasty spice. It comes from a tree seed. It smells very good. People use it in sweet treats. It makes food taste warm. Do you like nutmeg in your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOats are a tall grass. They grow in wet places. They make small seeds. We eat them in hot bowls. They help our hearts stay strong. Do you like oats for breakfast?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOdia is a way of talking. It is used in a place called Odisha. People have used it for a long time. It helps people share stories. It is a special way to speak. Do you know how to say hello in Odia?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very old way to write. It was made long ago. Two brothers helped make it. It helps people pray together. It is still used in some churches. Do you like to read old books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people spoke Old English. It was a very old way to talk. It sounds different from how we talk now. Many of our words come from it. It is part of our story. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe orange is a sweet fruit. It grows on a green tree. You can eat it fresh. It makes a yummy juice too. People love its bright color. It tastes very good. Do you like to eat oranges?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn orchard is a place with many trees. These trees grow food for us. They grow sweet fruit or nuts. We can pick them to eat. It is fun to see them grow. Do you like fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFarmers can grow food in a natural way. They use old ways to help the soil. They do not use man-made sprays. This helps keep the earth healthy. It is a kind way to farm. Do you like eating food from a farm?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOromo is a way to talk. Many people use it. It is used in Ethiopia and Kenya. It helps people share ideas. It is a very big language. Do you know how to say hello in Oromo?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe use marks to write. These marks make words. They show us how to speak. Some ways are easy to learn. Other ways take more time. Writing helps us share. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big book of words. It tells how words change. It shows how we use them. This book helps us learn. It is very special. Do you like to read words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePali is a very old way to talk. It is used for holy books. People use it to share stories. It helps people learn about faith. It is a special language. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePanini was a smart man. He lived a long time ago. He wrote rules for a way to talk. These rules helped people use words well. His work is still used today. Do you like learning new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePapyrus is like thick paper. It comes from a plant. People used it a long time ago. It helps us read old stories. It was rolled into long tubes. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA party is a big get-together. People meet to talk and play. You might eat cake or yummy food. You can dance to fun music too. It is a happy time for everyone. Do you like to go to parties?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePasta is a yummy food. It can be long or short. It can be tubes or flat sheets. Many people love to eat it. It is fun to eat! Do you like pasta?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePastry is a yummy baked treat. It can be sweet or salty. It is often flaky and light. People love to eat it with cream. It is fun to make! Do you like pastry?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePerfume makes things smell good. It can smell like flowers. People use it on their skin. It can also smell like wood. People have made it for a long time. It is a fun way to smell sweet. Do you have a favorite smell?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePersian is a way to talk. Many people use it. They live in many lands. It has been around for a long time. It helps people share stories. Do you know any other ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSmall sounds help us talk. These sounds change words. One sound can make a new word. We use many sounds to speak. It helps us understand each other. Can you hear the sounds in your words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe make sounds to talk. We use our mouths to do this. Our tongues move to make new sounds. We use our ears to hear. It is fun to learn how we speak. Can you make a new sound?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe use sounds to talk. Sounds help us say words. Some sounds make words mean different things. This helps us share ideas. It is how we speak to friends. Do you like to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA phrase is a group of words. These words work together. They can be a long part of a sentence. They can even be just one word. Phrases help us talk and write. Do you like to use phrases?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePickling keeps food good for a long time. You can use salt or vinegar. It makes food taste sour. People eat many things like carrots or cucumbers. It is a fun way to eat! Do you like sour food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA pillow is soft. It helps your head rest. It can be full of feathers. It can be full of fluff. A pillow makes sleep good. Do you like soft pillows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePizza is a yummy food. It has dough on the bottom. It has red sauce and cheese on top. People love to eat it. It is very popular. Do you like pizza too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA plate holds your food. It can be round or square. Some are made of wood or clay. Some are made of leaves! We use them to eat every day. Do you like your plates?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA plough is a farm tool. It turns the soil. This helps plants grow. Animals or tractors pull it. It makes long lines in the dirt. Do you like to dig in the dirt?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePolish is a way to talk. Many people use it in Poland. People also speak it in other lands. It has its own letters. It helps people share stories. It is a very special way to speak. Do you want to hear it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePorcelain is a very special kind of clay. It is made very white. It can even let light shine through it. People use it to make pretty plates. It is strong and smooth. Do you have any fine plates at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePork is meat from a pig. It is food for many people. People eat it all over the world. Some eat it fresh. Some eat it salty. It is a very popular food. Do you like to eat it?
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