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Plato was a man who thought deep thoughts. He lived a long time ago in Greece. He had a teacher named Socrates. Plato started a school for learning. His books are still read today. It is fun to wonder about big…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePrayer is talking to a god. People do this in many ways. Some people sing. Some people sit still. They might say thank you. It can be done alone. Or people can pray in a group. Do you know how people pray?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people follow a way called Protestantism. It is a part of the Christian faith. Many people believe in the Bible. They believe God gives a gift of grace. This helps them feel close to God. Do you know about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Quran is a holy book. Many Muslims follow its words. They believe God sent it. It is a guide for life. It helps people know how to act. Do you like to read holy books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleReason is how we think. It helps us find the truth. We use it to learn new things. It helps us make good choices. You can use it every day. Do you like to think?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, many people had new ideas. They wanted to change how they prayed. These changes started in Europe. It helped people learn new ways to believe. This time changed the world. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRené Descartes was a smart man. He loved math and big ideas. He lived a long time ago. He helped us learn how to think. His work still helps us today. Do you like to solve math puzzles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRumi was a famous poet. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many beautiful poems. People all over the world read them today. His words help many people. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleScience helps us learn things. People look closely at the world. They ask big questions. Then they test their ideas. This helps us find what is true. It is like a puzzle. Do you like to ask questions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people like to keep things separate. They keep religion and government apart. This helps everyone follow their own rules. It can help people get along. It is a big idea. Do you think this is good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in spirits. They use special ways to talk to them. This can help people feel better. It is a very old way of life. Many groups have their own ways. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShia Muslims follow a special way. They believe Ali should lead. He was the family of Muhammad. This belief helps them stay strong. It is a very old way. Do you like learning about new ideas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShinto is a way of life in Japan. It is about nature. Many people believe spirits live in all things. These spirits are called kami. People visit special shrines to show respect. Do you like nature?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSikhism is a way of life. It started a long time ago. Many people follow it today. They believe in one God. They like to help others. They also love to sing. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people believe in a soul. It is a part of you. It is not a body. It may live on forever. This idea helps many people. Do you wonder about it too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have many ways to think about life. Some look for a deep meaning. They may look inside themselves. Others follow a faith. They may pray to a god. It is a way to grow. What do you wonder about?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSunni Islam is a large faith. Many people follow it. They look to the ways of Muhammad. They use a holy book. It is a very big group. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTaoism is an old way of thinking. It comes from China. Many people follow it. They try to live in a calm way. They want to be like nature. It helps them feel good. Do you like nature?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people study what others believe. They look at ideas about a god. They study old stories too. This helps them learn more. It is a way to wonder. What do you wonder about?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTheravada is an old way of being Buddhist. It uses a special holy book. Many people in many lands follow it. It helps people find peace. It is a very old path. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTruth is how things really are. It means what we say is right. It is not a lie. Truth helps us learn. It is a good thing to seek. Do you like to find the truth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Vedas are very old books. They come from India. Many people use them for prayer. They help people learn about life. These books are special to many. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVoltaire was a famous writer. He lived in France long ago. He wrote many books and plays. He wanted people to be free. He thought it was good to be kind to all. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people love to learn. They ask many questions. They want to find wisdom. This is called philosophy. It helps us think. It is fun to wonder. Do you like to ask why?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZoroastrianism is an old faith. It started a long time ago. People believe in a good god. They also believe in a bad spirit. They try to do good things. This helps the world. Do you like to do good things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Dalai Lama is a leader. He helps people in Tibet. He lives in India now. He talks about peace. He is a kind man. We can learn from him. Do you like peace?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named al-Mahdi led a group. He started a new land. Many people followed his ideas. This helped him become a leader. He lived a long time ago. Do you like to learn about old leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbu Bakr was a close friend of Muhammad. He was a leader for many people. He helped many others follow his faith. He was known for being truthful. He helped collect the holy book. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbu Hanifa was a wise man. He taught many people about faith. He lived a long time ago. Many people still follow his ideas today. His ways help people live well. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePrabhupada was a teacher from India. He traveled to a new land. He went on a big ship. He taught many people about God. He wrote many books to help. He wanted to share his ideas. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAchilles was a great hero. He was a strong warrior. Some stories say he could not be hurt. But he had one weak spot. It was his heel. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAeneas was a hero from long ago. He was the son of a goddess. He led many people on a trip. They went to find a new home. Aeneas was very brave. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people do not know if a god exists. They say it is hard to tell. They want to see proof first. This idea is called agnosticism. It helps us think about big questions. Do you ever wonder about things you cannot see?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhmad ibn Hanbal was a wise man. He lived a long time ago. He remembered many stories. He wrote a very big book. Many people look up to him. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAisha was a smart woman. She lived a long time ago. She told many stories about her faith. These stories helped her people learn. She was a great teacher. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlbert Camus was a writer. He wrote many books. He lived in a place called Algeria. He also lived in France. He won a big prize for his stories. His ideas help us think. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlfred was a man who loved math. He also thought about big ideas. He said the world is like a web. Everything is joined to everything else. This helps us care for our world. Do you like to wonder about things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAllah is a word for God. Many people use this word. Arabic speakers use it in their prayers. Christians and Jews use it too. It is a very special name. Do you know many names for God?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAl-Nawawi was a wise man. He lived long ago in Syria. He loved to learn and write books. Many people still read his books today. He was a very good teacher. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAl-Shafi'i was a great teacher. He lived a long time ago. He loved to learn many things. He even wrote books to help others. He taught people how to follow their faith. His ideas still help people today. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn altar is a special table. People use it for prayer. It can be in a church. Some people have one at home. It helps them feel close to what they believe. It is a very special place. Do you have a special place to think?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAmaterasu is a sun goddess. She is from Japan. People go to big shrines to see her. Many stories tell of her light. It is a very old story. Do you like the sun?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Amazons were brave women. They were great hunters. They were also strong fighters. They lived in a special place. Many stories tell of them. Do you like stories of heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAmbrose was a leader in a city called Milan. He helped many people. He gave his money to the poor. Some say bees once sat on his face. This was a sign of his gift. Do you like bees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAmun was a god in Egypt. People thought he was hidden. He was a king of gods. He helped people who were sad. He was very important to them. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a book of old sayings. It comes from China. It tells us what a teacher named Confucius said. His students wrote it down. These ideas help people be kind. Do you like to learn from books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people think about ideas. They use words to learn. They also use math. This helps them be very clear. It is a way to study the world. Do you like to ask big questions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleĀnanda was a helper to the Buddha. He had a very good memory. He helped tell the Buddha's stories. This work was very important. He was a kind friend to many. Do you like to help your friends?
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