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A man wrote a big book. It is about how we see the world. He had many big ideas. These ideas help us think. It is a very famous book. Do you like to think about things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man wrote a big book. It is about how people live. He wrote about being free. He says people can work together. This helps a whole land. It is a big idea. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleT. H. Green was a thinker. He lived in England long ago. He taught at a school. He wanted to help people. He helped make new schools for girls. He thought people should work together. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHe was a kind teacher. He helped people find peace. He lived in many places. He wrote many books. He wanted everyone to be calm. He loved his home. Do you like to be calm?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a short letter. It is in the Bible. It was sent to a man named Gaius. The letter tells him to be kind to guests. It is a very small book. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas was a writer. He lived a long time ago. He wrote a very famous book. Many people like to read it. His words help people think about God. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Becket was a leader in the church. He lived in England long ago. He had many arguments with the king. These fights were about what the church should do. Later, some men from the king's group hurt him. People…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas was a man who loved to learn. He lived a long time ago in Italy. He wrote many books about his faith. He also talked to many leaders. These big ideas helped people think. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Kuhn was a thinker. He studied how science works. He wrote a very famous book. He said science changes in big ways. New ideas can change how we see the world. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Merton was a man who loved to write. He lived in a quiet place called a monastery. He wrote many books about peace. His books helped many people. He wanted everyone to be kind to each other. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Nagel is a thinker. He thinks about big ideas. He asks how we see the world. He asks what it is like to be an animal. These ideas help us learn. Do you like to ask big questions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Reid was a thinker. He lived a long time ago. He wrote about how we think. He said our minds help us know the world. This helps us understand what is real. Do you like to think about things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Traherne was a writer. He wrote many poems. He loved the world and God. He wrote about being a happy child. His books were found a long time later. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people follow Buddhism. They believe in three ideas. First, things change. Nothing stays the same. Second, things can cause pain. Third, there is no part of us that lasts forever. These ideas help them. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people follow a way called Taoism. They have three special things to keep. One is being kind to others. One is not wasting things. One is being humble. These help people live well. Do you like to be kind?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Thunderbird is a big spirit bird. Many people tell stories about it. Some say it makes thunder with its wings. Others say it makes lightning with its eyes. It is a very strong bird. Do you like stories about birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. A man named Nietzsche wrote it. It tells a story about a man named Zarathustra. He shares big ideas with people. He walks a lot to think. Do you like to think about big ideas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTianxia means everything under heaven. It is an old idea from China. It means the whole wide world. It helps people think about peace. It is a very big idea. Do you like to wonder about the world?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people follow Tibetan Buddhism. It started a long time ago. People in many lands practice it. It helps them find peace. It is a very old way. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people follow the Tijani way. It started a long time ago. It began in a place called Algeria. Now, many people in Africa follow it. They like to learn and study. They also say special words to God. Do you know…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Tilopa lived. He was a wise teacher. He taught many things to others. His ideas help people find peace. It is good to learn new things. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people follow a path called Jainism. They look to special teachers. These teachers show the way. They help others be good. They teach how to live in peace. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a sad day for Jewish people. It is a time to remember hard things. Many people do not eat or drink. They sit on the floor to show they are sad. It helps them remember their past. Do you know about special days?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA tithe is a gift. It is one part of ten. People give this to a church. Some give food. Some give money. It helps the people in the church. Do you like to give gifts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTitus Oates told big lies. He said people wanted to hurt the King. This was not true. His lies caused much trouble. Many people were hurt by his words. Do you think it is good to tell the truth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTommaso was a man who loved to think. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many books. Some books were about a perfect city. He spent a long time in a dark cell. He still wrote while he was there. Do you like to write…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use a special way to breathe. They breathe in bad feelings. Then they breathe out peace. This helps them be kind to others. It helps them care for the world. It is a way to show love. Can you feel calm…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people shave their hair. They do this for their faith. It is a way to show they love God. It can also show they are sad. People do this in many ways. Do you know why they do it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe tooth fairy is a fun story. Many kids lose a tooth. They put it under a pillow. The fairy visits while they sleep. She leaves a small gift or money. Do you have a lost tooth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA story tells of a big tower. People all spoke one way. They tried to build to the sky. Then, their words became mixed up. Now we use many ways to talk. Do you like learning new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Ludwig wrote a book. He wanted to know how words work. He thought words can show us the world. This book is very special. It has many short ideas. Do you like to wonder about words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome Catholics like old ways. They use old prayers. They like the old Mass. This helps them feel close to the past. It is a special way to pray. Do you like old things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people love nature and big ideas. They think people are good. They like to think for themselves. This helps them find truth. It can feel very special. Do you like to look at trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people think about the future. They want to use new tools. These tools could help us live longer. They might help our minds work better. This is a big idea. What do you think?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in a special tree. It was in a garden long ago. This tree might help people live. It is a very old story. Many people think about it. What do you think about a magic tree?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use a special map. It looks like a tree. The tree shows how the world was made. It helps people think about God. It is a very old idea. Do you like to look at maps?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA special tree is in a story. It is in a garden. People must not eat its fruit. This story is very old. It matters to many people. Do you know this story?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA trickster is a funny character. They use tricks to get what they want. They might break the rules. This can be very silly. These stories are found all over the world. Do you like stories about tricks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in three ways a Buddha is. One way is like the big sky. One way is like a happy cloud. One way is like soft rain. These ways help people learn. Do you like the sky?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in three gods. They are called the Trimurti. One god makes the world. One god keeps it safe. One god lets it end. This helps the world work. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, there was a story about a big wooden horse. It was a trick to win a war. Men hid inside the horse. The people brought it into their city. This story is very old. Do you like stories about tricks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrolls are from old stories. They live in rocks or caves. Some are big and some are small. Some look like people. Many stories say they are not friendly. Do you like stories about trolls?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people do a special kind of yoga. It uses body moves. It uses breath too. This helps the mind. It is a very old way. Do you like to move your body?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Tuatha Dé Danann are a special group. They are from old Irish stories. Many believe they were gods. They had magic powers. They could be kings or healers. They lived in a hidden world. Do you like magic stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in a god of the land. He is like a kind grandfather. He looks like an old man with a white beard. He looks after one small place. He helps the people who live there. Do you have a special place…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people practice inner heat. It is a way to feel warm. They use their breath to do it. It helps them feel calm and happy. It is a special way to think. Can you feel warm inside too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people follow twelve leaders. These leaders help people follow their faith. They teach good ways to live. Many of these leaders lived long ago. They are very special to their followers. Do you know about special…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are twelve short books. They tell stories about people. These people shared what they believed. Many people read them in church. They help us learn about faith. Do you like to read stories?
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