Ruud Lubbers
Ruud Lubbers was a leader. He helped the Netherlands. He worked to help people find homes. He was a very busy man. He worked hard for many years. Do you like to help others?
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RWTH Aachen University
A big school is in Aachen. Many students go there to learn. They study things like machines. It is a very old school. It helps people learn new things. Do you like to learn at school?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRyan White
Ryan was a brave boy. He was very sick with a disease. Some people were afraid of him. He fought to go to school. He helped others learn the truth. This helped many people get care. Can you be brave like Ryan?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRyukyuans
Some people live on many small islands. They have their own way of life. They have their own way to talk. This is a very special group. They have a long history. Do you like islands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRyukyu Kingdom
Long ago, there was a kingdom. It was in the islands. The people sailed on big ships. They traded goods with many lands. This helped the kingdom grow. It was a busy place. Do you like to sail ships?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSabotage
Some people use sabotage. They want to stop a big job. They might break things on purpose. This can be done to show they are unhappy. It is a way to make a change. Do you know how people help each other?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSacco and Vanzetti
Two men were in big trouble. They were accused of a crime. Many people thought it was unfair. People all over the world helped them. They wanted things to be right. Do you think it is important to be fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSa'd ibn Abi Waqqas
Sa'd was a brave leader. He helped many people. He was a great archer. He led a big group of men. Sa'd built a new city. He was a kind man too. Do you like stories about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSahelian kingdoms
Long ago, great lands grew in Africa. They were near big grasslands. People used camels to trade goods. This helped the lands get rich. They built big cities too. Can you imagine riding a camel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
The Sahrawi people live in a desert. Many years ago, things were not fair. Now, they have their own group. They work hard to be free. It is a big, sandy place. Do you like the desert?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSaid bin Sultan
Long ago, there was a great leader. His name was Said. He ruled a large land. He moved his home to a place called Zanzibar. His rule helped his people grow. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSaid bin Taimur
Long ago, a man named Said was a leader. He ruled a place called Oman. He worked to bring his land together. Later, his son became the new leader. It was a big change for the people. Do you like learning about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSaif bin Sultan
A leader named Saif lived long ago. He ruled in a place called Oman. He helped people grow food. He built new schools, too. He was a kind leader. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSaint Petersburg State University
This is a big school for learning. It is in a place called Saint Petersburg. A king started it long ago. People go there to study science. It is a very old school. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSaint Valentine's Day Massacre
Long ago, bad things happened in Chicago. Groups of men fought for power. This fight was very sad. Many people were hurt. Leaders worked to make new laws. This helped keep people safe. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSai On
Sai On was a wise leader. He lived a long time ago. He helped his people grow food. He also planted many trees. He made his land a better place. Do you like to plant trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSalah al-Din al-Bitar
Salah al-Din al-Bitar was a leader. He lived in a place called Syria. He helped start a big group. This group wanted to help his home. He worked hard to lead. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSalary
A salary is money for work. An employer pays it to a worker. It is a set amount of money. You might get it every month. This helps people buy what they need. Do you know what your job might be?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSali Berisha
Sali Berisha is a leader in Albania. He was a doctor for hearts. He also helped lead his country. Many years ago, he worked to change things. He wanted more freedom for his people. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSalic law
Long ago, a king made new rules. His name was Clovis. These rules were written down on paper. They helped people live together. The rules helped tell what was fair. Do you like having rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSalman of Saudi Arabia
Salman is a king. He lives in a place called Saudi Arabia. He helped his city grow big. He is a leader for many people. Do you know any kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSālote Tupou III
Long ago, a woman named Sālote lived in Tonga. She was a great queen. She led her people for many years. She was very kind to everyone. She even kept her palace doors open. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSalute
A salute is a way to show respect. People use it to say hello. Many soldiers use a hand salute. It can be a hand or a wave. It is a kind way to act. Do you know how to wave to a friend?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSalvador Sánchez Cerén
He was a teacher in El Salvador. He also led a group during a war. Later, he became the leader of his country. This was a big job for him. He helped lead his people. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSalva Kiir Mayardit
Salva Kiir is a leader. He lives in South Sudan. He helped his country become free. Many people worked hard for this. It is a big part of history. Do you know where South Sudan is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSalvatore Riina
A man named Riina led a group. This group was called the Mafia. He was a very mean leader. He did many bad things to people. Later, the police worked hard to stop him. Now, laws help keep people safe. Do you know…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamanid Empire
Long ago, a group of brothers ruled. They led a large land. Their people loved art and books. This helped their way of life grow. It was a very special time. Can you imagine living then?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamantha Lewthwaite
A woman named Samantha lived in England. Long ago, she joined a bad group. This group did things that hurt many people. She moved to many far places. Now, no one knows where she is. Do you think she is hiding?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamantha Smith
Samantha Smith wanted peace. She wrote a letter to a leader far away. She asked if he wanted war. He said no. Samantha went to visit his country. She made many new friends. She was a kind girl. Do you want to make…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSam Giancana
A man named Sam lived in Chicago. He was a leader of a group. He did things that were not allowed. This made the law very mad. Later, he had to leave his home. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSam Houston
Sam Houston was a leader. He lived a long time ago. He helped the land of Texas. He was a brave man. Many people remember him today. Do you know his name?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamia Suluhu Hassan
Samia is a leader in Tanzania. She was the first woman president there. She helps her country grow. She works to make things better for all. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSam Nujoma
Sam Nujoma was a great leader. He helped his home country. He wanted people to be free. He worked hard for a long time. He became the first president. He is a hero to many. Do you know a hero?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamora Machel
Samora Machel was a leader. He lived in a place called Mozambique. He worked hard for his people. He helped his country become free. This was a big change. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamori Ture
A leader named Samori built a big land. It was in West Africa. He was a brave man. He fought to keep his land safe. Many people followed him. He worked hard to lead. Do you like stories about brave leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn was a leader. He helped make new laws. He worked to build big roads. This helped many people. He also helped bring power to farms. He was a very kind man. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamuel Adams
Samuel Adams was a leader. He lived a long time ago. He helped start a new country. He wanted things to be fair. He worked hard for his people. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamuel Brannan
Samuel Brannan was a busy man. He lived in California a long time ago. He helped start the first newspaper there. He also made a lot of money from gold. He worked hard to build new things. Do you like to learn about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamuel Doe
Samuel Doe was a leader in Liberia. He was a soldier first. Then he became the president. His time as leader was hard for many. Some people worked to make things better. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamuel Gompers
Samuel Gompers helped workers. He made a big group for them. This group helped people get more money. It also helped them work fewer hours. He worked very hard for his friends. Do you want to help people too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamuel Little
A man named Samuel Little did bad things. He hurt many women. He traveled to many places. He was caught by the police. Now, people know the truth. Can you learn more about this story?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamuel P. Huntington
Samuel was a man who studied how people live. He taught at a big school. He wrote many books about the world. His ideas helped leaders make choices. He wanted to know why people fight. Do you like to learn about the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSamuel Samuel
Samuel Samuel was a busy man. He lived in London long ago. He helped start a big company. He also worked for the government. He helped many people in Japan. His work changed things. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSancho VI of Navarre
Long ago, there was a king. His name was Sancho. He helped his land grow. He built many new towns. This helped his people stay safe. He was a very wise man. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSanctions (law)
Rules help us stay safe. Sometimes people do not follow them. They may have to pay money. This helps people follow the rules. It makes things fair for all. Do you follow the rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor was a wise leader. She worked in a very big court. She was the first woman to do this job. This helped many other women too. She worked hard for our country. Do you want to be a leader one day?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSanford B. Dole
Sanford Dole lived in Hawaii. He was a lawyer. He helped change how Hawaii was ruled. Later, he was a leader for the land. He worked for many years. Do you like to learn about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSani Abacha
Sani Abacha was a leader in Nigeria. He ruled the country for a few years. He was not always kind to people. He also took a lot of money. This made many people sad. After he died, things began to change. Do you want…
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