Inflation
Sometimes things cost more money. This can happen to many things at once. It means your money buys less. This can happen many times. It is a big change. Do you see prices change?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSociety articles — Page 10
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Inheritance
People pass things to family. They give homes or money. This happens after someone dies. It helps families stay together. Rules for this change in many places. Do you know about this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInjunction
A judge can give a special rule. This rule tells a person what to do. It can also say stop doing something. This helps keep things fair for all. It is a very big deal. Do you know about rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInstitution
Rules help us live together. They tell us how to act. Some rules are written down. Other rules are just ways we act. Rules help make things fair for all. Do you follow rules at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInsurgency
Sometimes small groups fight a big group. They want to change how things work. These groups often hide near people. This can be very hard for everyone. Many people work to make things fair. Do you know about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIntellectual property
People have many new ideas. Some ideas are like tools. Some ideas are like stories. Laws help protect these ideas. This helps people keep making new things. It is very cool! Do you have a big idea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInterest
Money can grow over time. You can pay extra to borrow money. Or you can get extra when you save. This extra money is called interest. It helps people buy things. Do you like to save money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInternational Atomic Energy Agency
A group of countries works together. They help use energy for good. They make sure it stays safe. This helps people all over the world. It is a very big job. Do you like learning about science?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInternational Court of Justice
This is a special court. It helps many countries talk. It lives in a big palace. It helps keep peace. It is very helpful to us. Do you like to help friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInternational Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Many countries have a special plan. This plan helps keep people safe. It says everyone should be treated fairly. It helps us speak our minds. This makes the world a better place. Do you think being fair is good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInternational Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Many countries made a big plan. This plan helps all people. It says people need food and homes. It says kids should go to school. It helps people stay healthy too. We all want to be safe. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInternational Criminal Court
There is a special court. It helps keep the world safe. It works when other courts cannot. This helps people be fair. It is a very big job. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInternational law
Many lands have rules. These rules help them get along. They help keep peace. People use them to talk and trade. It helps the world stay fair. Do you like rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInternational Monetary Fund
Many countries work together. They help each other with money. This group helps when things are hard. It helps the whole world stay strong. We can all learn about it. Do you like helping friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInternational relations
People study how countries work together. They look at trade and peace. This helps the whole world. It is a big job. We can learn how to be kind. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInternational trade
People trade things with other lands. They send food and clothes to far places. They also get things they need. This helps us have many new things. It is a big job for the world. Do you like things from far away?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInterpersonal relationship
We all have friends. We also have family. People talk and play together. This helps us feel close. These bonds can last a long time. Do you like to play with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInterpol
Police from many lands work together. They help each other stay safe. They share news about bad things. This helps people all over the world. It is a big team. Do you want to help people too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInvasion
An invasion is when a group enters a new land. They may come by land, sea, or air. Many people work hard to keep their homes safe. They build big walls to help. It is a very big event. Have you ever seen a big wall?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInvestment
You can use money to buy things. You hope these things grow in value. This is called an investment. It can be a house or a small part of a shop. Some ways can be risky. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIon Antonescu
Ion Antonescu was a leader in Romania. He was a soldier for many years. He led his country during a big war. Many people were treated very unfairly. Later, he was removed from power. Do you want to learn more about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIroquois
The Haudenosaunee are a group of people. They live in North America. They call themselves the People of the Longhouse. Many groups joined together to live as one family. This helped them stay strong. Can you imagine…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsabella I of Castile
Long ago, a queen lived in Spain. Her name was Isabella. She worked to make her land strong. She married a king named Ferdinand. They ruled the land together. It was a big job. Do you like stories about kings and queens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIskandar Muda
A great king lived long ago. His name was Iskandar Muda. He led a very strong land. He helped many people trade goods. People still remember him today. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsmail I
Long ago, a leader named Ismail lived. He ruled a large land. He brought many people together. This helped his land grow strong. His family ruled for a long time. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsma'il Pasha of Egypt
Isma'il was a leader in Egypt. He built many new things. He made railroads and schools. He also helped build a big canal. This cost a lot of money. Later, he had to leave his job. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleItō Hirobumi
Itō Hirobumi was a leader in Japan. He helped make new rules for his country. He also helped make new ways to use money. This helped Japan change and grow. He worked very hard for his people. Do you like learning…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIvan Asen II
Ivan Asen II was a great king. He ruled a land called Bulgaria. He made his land very big and strong. He built many new things. His kingdom was very rich. Can you imagine being a king?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIvan III of Russia
Long ago, a leader named Ivan ruled. He lived in a place called Moscow. He made his land much bigger. He brought many lands together. This helped his people stay strong. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIvan the Terrible
Long ago, a man named Ivan ruled Russia. He was the first Tsar. This was a very big job. He helped his land grow. But some things he did were not kind. He was a very powerful leader. Do you know what a Tsar is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJack the Ripper
Long ago, a mystery happened in London. A person was very unkind to others. People called this person Jack. The police tried to find him. They did not find him. Many people still talk about this story. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJakob Fugger
Jakob Fugger was a very rich man. He worked with metals like silver. He also helped kings with money. He built homes for people to live in. These homes are still here today. Do you like old buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames VI and I
James was a king. He ruled two lands. He was the king of Scotland. Then he became king of England too. He liked to read and write books. He helped bring two lands together. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJane Addams
Jane Addams was a kind leader. She helped people who had very little. She built a place called Hull House. It was a home for many families. She worked hard for peace. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJane Jacobs
Jane Jacobs loved big cities. She lived in New York. She wrote books about cities. She helped save her neighborhood. She wanted cities to be good for people. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJapanese yen
The yen is money from Japan. It is used by many people. This money helps Japan trade with the world. It is a very big deal. Do you like to use coins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru was a big leader. He helped India become free. He was the first prime minister. He worked hard for his people. His birthday is a special day for kids. Do you know his name?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJean-Paul Marat
Jean-Paul Marat was a man in France. He wrote many papers. He also studied science. He was a very busy man. Many people remember his name. Do you like to read news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJ. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover was a leader. He led a group called the FBI. He helped catch bad people. He used new tools to help. Later, some people were unhappy with him. He was a very powerful man. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJeongjo of Joseon
Jeongjo was a great king. He lived in Korea long ago. He built a big wall for safety. He also helped his people. He was a very kind leader. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJiajing Emperor
Long ago, a man became a king. He lived in a big land called China. He wanted to honor his mother and father. He also built many beautiful places. Life was changing for many people then. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJiang Zemin
Jiang Zemin was a leader in China. He helped lead the country for many years. He worked hard to help the economy grow. This helped many people in China. He was a very important leader. Do you want to learn more about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn A. Macdonald
John Macdonald was a leader. He helped start Canada. He was the first big leader. Many people worked with him. He did many things for his new land. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn D. Rockefeller
John was a very rich man. He worked with oil. He made a big company. He used his money to help. He helped schools and doctors. He was very kind to give. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was a leader. He was a president of the United States. He helped many people. He also worked to help others. He was a very famous man. Do you know who he was?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn III Sobieski
Long ago, a man named John was a king. He lived in a place called Poland. He was a very brave leader. He led his people in many battles. He helped keep his land safe. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn J. Pershing
John Pershing was a big leader. He led many soldiers in a war. He was a very brave man. He helped his country stay safe. He even had a special rank. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn Kenneth Galbraith
Ken was a smart man. He studied how money works. He helped keep prices fair for people. He also taught at a big school. He wrote many books to help us learn. Do you like to read books?
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