Read about communities, institutions and the ways people organise their lives together. Choose an article below; its reading controls let you move between the available levels.
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A society is a big group of people. They live and work together. People help each other every day. This helps us all stay safe. It is good to be with friends. Do you like being with people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEconomics is about how we use things. It looks at how we make goods. It also looks at how we buy them. This helps us understand our world. Do you like to trade things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLearning helps us grow. We learn new things at school. We also learn at home. Learning helps us every day. It is a fun way to see the world. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople can belong to groups. These groups share things. They may speak the same way. They may have the same stories. This helps people feel close. It is a special way to be a friend. Do you have a special group?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA family is a group of people. They care for each other. They share food and love. Some families are very big. Some are small. Families help us feel safe. Do you have a family?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA government is a group of people. They help lead a country. They make rules for us to follow. This helps everyone live together. It is how we stay organized. Do you know who leads your town?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaws are rules for everyone. They help us live together. Rules tell us how to act. They help make things fair. We use rules every day. Do you follow rules at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople work together to make rules. These rules help us live in groups. Some people talk to solve problems. Others might fight. This helps us decide what to do. It matters to all of us. How would you make a rule?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA state is a big group of people. It has its own land. It has rules for everyone to follow. A leader or a group helps run it. This helps people live together. Do you live in a state?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople trade things with each other. They swap goods for money. Sometimes they swap one thing for another. This helps everyone get what they need. It is a way to share. Do you like to trade?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAbraham Lincoln was a great leader. He was a president. He helped end slavery. This made life better for many. He is a hero today. Do you know his name?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAdam Smith was a smart man. He lived a long time ago. He wrote books about money. He wanted to help people. His ideas still help us today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people want a world without rulers. They want people to work together. They want everyone to be free. This idea is very old. It helps us think about fairness. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how we live. They look at our bodies. They look at how we talk. They look at things from long ago. It helps us learn about each other. Do you want to learn too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome leaders hold all the power. They make all the rules. They do not let others choose. This can be very unfair. People work to make things better. Do you know how leaders help?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA bank is a place for money. You can keep your money there. They also lend money to help people. This helps the whole world. It is very helpful to us. Do you have a bank account?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people own things like shops. They use these things to make money. This is a way to trade. It helps the world grow. It is a big part of life. Do you like to trade toys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCatherine was a great leader. She ruled a big land called Russia. She built many new schools and cities. Her work helped her country grow. Many people remember her today. Do you like to learn about queens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Cicero lived in Rome. He was a great speaker. He used many words to help people. He wrote many books too. His ideas still matter today. Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, some countries grew very big. They took control of other lands. This was not fair to the people living there. Many people worked to make things better. Now, many places are free. Do you know about this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people want to share everything. They want to own things together. This helps everyone get what they need. It is a big idea about being fair. Do you like to share with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA community is a group of people. You can live in one. You might live in a small town. You can also join groups online. It feels good to belong. Do you have a community?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDemocracy is a way to rule. People work together to make choices. They can vote for leaders. This helps everyone have a say. It is a very big idea. Do you like to make choices?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOne person can hold all the power. This leader makes all the rules. They may not let people speak freely. This can be very unfair to many. We learn about this to help people. Do you know how rules work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn economy is how we share things. People make and trade goods. We use money to help. This helps us get what we need. It is how we live together. Do you like to trade things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleElizabeth was a queen. She ruled a place called England. Long ago, she had a hard life. She was very smart and learned many ways to talk. She helped her land stay calm. Do you like history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people work for fairness. They want women to have the same rights as men. This helps everyone. It means women can vote and go to school. We can all help make things fair. Do you want to help too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFriends are people we like. We choose to be with them. We have fun together. We can share our toys. Having friends helps us learn. They make us feel good. Do you have a friend?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have many ways to be. Some are boys. Some are girls. Some feel like both or neither. This is how we see ourselves. It is a big part of life. How do you feel today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Washington was a great leader. He was the first president. He helped start a new country. He led many brave people. We remember him today. Do you know his name?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe world is all linked. People trade things far away. We share news and ideas too. This helps us know each other. It makes the world feel small. Do you like things from far away?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a king named Hammurabi ruled. He lived in a place called Babylon. He made many new laws for his people. These laws helped keep things fair. He is still famous today. Do you like to follow rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople move to new places. They may move to find work. Some move to stay with family. Others must leave home to be safe. Moving can help people live better. Do you know where people go?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome rules help everyone. These rules say people are special. They help us stay safe. They help us be free. These rules matter to you. We all want to be kind. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have many ideas. These ideas help them live. Some groups share the same ideas. This can help people work together. It also helps them make choices. Do you have big ideas too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome countries wanted more power. They took control of far lands. They wanted things like cotton and metal. This was often not fair to the people living there. It changed how the world works. Do you see how big the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany groups are called Indigenous. They lived on their land for a long time. They have their own ways of living. These ways help them stay close to the land. This matters to everyone. Do you know any groups like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInsurance helps us stay safe. It protects us from losing money. People pay a small fee. Then, a company helps if something bad happens. This helps everyone feel better. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Stalin led a big country. He was a leader in the Soviet Union. He made many big changes. Some of these changes were very hard for people. He was a very powerful man. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKarl Marx was a man who wrote books. He lived a long time ago. He thought about how people live and work. His ideas helped many people change the world. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLiberty means being free. It means you can live your life. You can make your own choices. This is a very good thing. It helps everyone stay fair. Do you like to make choices?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people study how money works. They look at the whole world. They see how much we make. They see if people have jobs. This helps us all live well. Do you like to learn about money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGandhi was a great leader. He lived in India. He helped his people be free. He used peace to win. This changed the world. He was very kind. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarriage is when people join together. They make many rules for their life. They may have a big party. This party is called a wedding. It helps families stay close. Do you know any weddings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people study how we buy things. They look at how we use what we have. We must choose what to buy. This helps us make good choices. It is very interesting! Do you like to shop?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA monarch is a leader. They rule for a long time. Often, the job stays in one family. A child may become the next leader. This helps a country stay the same. Do you know any kings or queens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMoney helps us buy things. We use it to pay for food. Long ago, people used shells. Later, they used gold coins. Now we use paper bills too. It is very helpful. Do you have any coins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA museum is a special place. It holds many old things. You can see art or science there. It helps us learn new things. It is fun to visit. Would you like to go?
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