1 Maccabees
This is a story book. It tells of a big fight. A king tried to stop old ways. A family fought back to stay free. This helped start Hanukkah. Do you know that holiday?
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1st Dalai Lama
A man lived in Tibet long ago. He was a monk. He studied many books. He also helped build big homes for monks. He was a very wise man. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article2 Maccabees
This is an old book. It tells a story about Jewish people. A king was mean to them. But a leader named Judas helped them. They saved their holy place. It is a story of hope. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article2nd Dalai Lama
He was a great leader. Many people in Tibet followed him. He lived a long time ago. He loved to study and write. He helped many monks. He was a kind teacher. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article3rd Dalai Lama
A man named Sonam Gyatso was a leader. He taught many people about faith. A king gave him a special name. That name was Dalai Lama. He helped people live in peace. It was a big job. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article4th Dalai Lama
He was a great leader. His name was Yonten Gyatso. He was born in a land far away. Many people followed him. He was a kind monk. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article5th Dalai Lama
He was a great leader. He helped lead the land of Tibet. He built a big palace. He also wrote many books. He was a very smart man. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article7th Dalai Lama
Kelzang Gyatso was a leader. He lived in Tibet long ago. He was a great writer. He wrote many poems. He was very wise. He helped his people. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article8th Dalai Lama
He was a leader in Tibet. His name was Jamphel Gyatso. He lived a long time ago. He built a beautiful park. He was a kind man. Do you like to visit parks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAachen Cathedral
This is a very old church. It is in a place called Germany. A king named Charlemagne built it long ago. Many kings and queens were crowned here. It is a special place to visit. Have you ever seen a big church?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAaron
Aaron was a man in a holy story. He was the brother of Moses. He was a leader for his people. Many people believe he was a priest. He helped his brother speak to a king. Do you like stories about brothers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib
Abbas was a man from long ago. He was an uncle to Muhammad. He sold spices to make money. He also helped people find water. His family was very big. Do you like to help your family?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbbey
An abbey is a home for many people. They live there to pray. They also work and help others. Some abbeys have big walls. They can be very old. It is a special place to stay. Do you like old buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbd Allah ibn Mas'ud
Abd Allah was a wise man. He lived a long time ago. He helped the Prophet Muhammad. He knew many holy words. He was a very good friend. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbd Allah ibn Umar ibn al-Khattab
Abd Allah was a man from long ago. He lived with his family. He told many stories about his faith. He was very careful with his words. People remember him today. Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbdallah ibn Yasin
Abdallah ibn Yasin was a leader. He taught many people about Islam. He lived a long time ago. He helped many groups work together. His ideas helped start a new group. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbd al-Rahman al-Majdoub
He was a poet from Morocco. He wrote many poems. His words are still used today. People like to visit his tomb. It is a special place. Do you like poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbd al-Rahman ibn Awf
Abd al-Rahman was a man from long ago. He was a friend of Muhammad. He was very good at business. He helped many people with his money. He was a kind man. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad
Abdul Basit was a man from Egypt. He had a very beautiful voice. He read a holy book for many people. He traveled to many far places. People loved to hear him sing. He was a very special leader. Do you like to listen…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbdul Qadir Gilani
Abdul Qadir Gilani was a wise man. He lived a long time ago. He taught many people about faith. His ideas helped many followers. He is still remembered today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbhidharma
These are special books. They talk about what people believe. They use lists to help people learn. These books help people think deep thoughts. They are very old. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbhinavagupta
Abhinavagupta was a wise man. He lived in a place called Kashmir. He wrote many books. He loved music and art too. He taught many people. He was a very smart teacher. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbraham ibn Ezra
Abraham was a smart man. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many books. He liked to study the stars. He also wrote poems. His work helps us learn. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbrahamic religions
Many people follow these faiths. They look to a man named Abraham. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are three big ones. These groups have many ways to pray. It is good to learn about them. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbraham Isaac Kook
Abraham Kook was a wise leader. He helped many people. He taught about love for all. He lived in many places. He loved his work very much. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbraham Joshua Heschel
Abraham Heschel was a wise man. He was a Jewish leader. He wrote many books. He helped people be fair to each other. He walked in a big march for rights. He was a kind guide. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbsurdism
Some people think life is strange. They feel the world has no plan. We want to find a reason for things. But the world stays silent. This can feel very odd. We can still live and be happy. Do you ever wonder why?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbu Abdallah al-Shi'i
A man named Abu Abdallah lived long ago. He taught new ideas to many people. He led a large group of tribes. They helped start a new land. He was a very important leader. Do you like to learn about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbu al-Darda
Abu al-Darda was a wise man. He taught people about a holy book. He lived a long time ago. He helped many people learn. It is good to learn new things. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari
Al-Ash'ari was a wise man. He lived in a city called Baghdad. He taught many people about their faith. His ideas helped many people. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbu Ayyub al-Ansari
Abu Ayyub was a kind man. He helped a leader named Muhammad. He even helped buy land for a mosque. He lived a long time ago. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbu Bakr ibn al-Arabi
Abu Bakr was a smart teacher. He lived a long time ago. He traveled to many new places. He wrote many books to help people. His books help us learn about his life. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbu Dharr al-Ghifari
Abu Dharr was a man of faith. He was very honest. He liked to live a simple life. He shared what he had with others. He is still remembered today. Do you like to share with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbu Hurayra
Abu Hurayra was a man from long ago. He lived with the prophet Muhammad. He had a very good memory. He told many stories about what he learned. These stories help people today. Do you like to remember stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbu Mansur al-Maturidi
A man named al-Maturidi lived long ago. He was a great teacher. He lived in a place called Samarkand. He wrote many books about what people believe. His ideas helped many people. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbu Musa al-Ash'ari
Abu Musa was a leader. He helped many people. He was a good leader in a city. He even built paths for water. This helped plants grow. He was a very kind man. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbu Sufyan ibn Harb
Abu Sufyan was a leader. He lived a long time ago. He was a trader. He moved goods from place to place. Later, he joined a new group. He was a friend to Muhammad. Do you like to learn about old leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah
Abu Ubayda was a leader. He lived a long time ago. He was a brave man. Many people liked him. He helped lead a large group. He was a kind leader. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleActs of the Apostles
This is a book about early Christians. It tells how they shared their faith. The stories follow many people. One man named Paul travels a lot. This book helps us learn history. Do you like stories about travel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAct utilitarianism
Some people think about what is right. They want to make many people happy. They look at what happens next. They try to stop pain. This helps us choose. What makes you happy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAdam
Many people believe in Adam. He was the first human. He lived in a big garden. Some say he made a mistake. This changed the world. Do you wonder about his story?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAdam Kadmon
Some people think of a first man. He is not a real person. He is a big idea. This idea comes from light. It helps explain how the world began. Many people wonder about this. What do you think about big ideas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAdhan
Muslims hear a special call. It is called the adhan. A man calls it out. He calls people to pray. It happens five times a day. This helps people remember God. Do you hear it too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAd hominem
Sometimes people fight with words. Instead of talking about an idea, they attack the person. They might say mean things about them. This does not help people learn. It is better to talk about the facts. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAdoration
Adoration is a big word for love. People show it in many ways. Some people bow down low. Others might kiss a hand. It is a way to show respect. It helps people feel close to what they love. How do you show love?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAdvaita Acharya
Advaita Acharya was a wise man. He lived a long time ago. He loved to pray to a god. He wanted to bring joy to all. People still tell his stories today. Do you like to hear stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAdvent
Advent is a time for waiting. Many people get ready for Christmas. They use special candles. Some use an Advent calendar. It is a happy time to get ready. Do you like to get ready for holidays?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAeon
An aeon is a very long time. It can mean a billion years. Some people use it for a long age. It can also mean life. It helps us think about time. Can you think of a long time?
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