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.
The Seminole are a group of people. They live in Florida and Oklahoma. Many years ago, they moved to Florida. They are called free people. They have many old traditions. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Semion Mogilevich was a leader of bad groups. He lived in many places. He took money from people in unfair ways. Police in many countries wanted to find him. He is still not in jail. Do you think it is…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome places have two leaders. One is a president. The other is a prime minister. They work together to lead. This helps the country run. It can be hard sometimes. Do you like to share?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSemyon was a brave soldier. He loved to ride horses. He led many men on horses. This helped him become a leader. He was a very famous man. Do you like horses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA judge can give a punishment. This is called a sentence. A person might pay money. They might also go to jail. This helps keep us safe. It is a way to follow the law. Do you know about rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people live on a small island. They like to be alone. They hunt for food in the forest. They use bows and arrows. It is a very special place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big school. It is in a place called Seoul. Many students go there to learn. It helps people grow and study. It is a very special place. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people think church and state should be separate. This helps keep religion and government apart. It lets people choose how to pray. This idea helps many people live together. It is a very big idea. Do you know…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome groups want to be apart. They want their own land. They may want to keep their own ways. This can help them stay together. It can also be hard. Do you know any places that are apart?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSepp Blatter was a leader for soccer. He ran a big group called FIFA. He helped many countries play in big games. Later, some people said he did not follow the rules. He is no longer the leader. Do you like to play…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Severus was a leader. He ruled the Roman Empire. He came from a place in Africa. He had a wife and two sons. They were a family. His sons became leaders too. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSerdar is a leader. He leads a place called Turkmenistan. His father was a leader too. Now they work together. This helps his family stay in power. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSeretse Khama was a great leader. He helped his country become free. He was the first president. He helped his people find work. He made life better for many. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSergei Kirov was a leader in Russia. He worked for a big group. He was friends with a man named Stalin. One day, something very sad happened. A man hurt Kirov at his work. This changed things for many people. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Sergei lived in Russia. He wanted to change how people lived. He worked with a group to fight for change. But he was not kind to his friends. This caused many problems. He was sent to prison. Do you think…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSergei Witte was a leader in Russia. He worked with trains and railroads. He helped build many new tracks. He also helped the country grow. This made life better for many. He was a very busy man. Do you like trains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSergey Lavrov is a leader in Russia. He helps his country talk to others. He speaks many ways to talk. He has worked for a long time. He helps make big choices. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSergio Moro is a man from Brazil. He worked as a judge. He worked to stop people from being unfair. Later, he helped lead the government. Many people had different ideas about his work. Do you like learning about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Cakobau lived in Fiji. He was a great leader. He helped bring many tribes together. He became the first king of his land. This helped his people live as one. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people work in services. This means helping others. They teach or help you stay well. It helps our world grow. It is a big part of life. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSerzh Sargsyan was a leader. He led a place called Armenia. He worked in many jobs. He was a president for a long time. Many people worked to change things. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSeth Bullock was a brave man. He lived in the Old West. He helped keep people safe. He also owned a big hotel. It is still there today! Do you like stories about the West?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSetthathirath was a great king. He led a land called Lan Xang. He built many beautiful things. He also helped protect his people. He was a very strong leader. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people have a big fight. They may go to a court. They can choose to stop the fight. They make a new deal instead. This helps everyone feel better. It saves a lot of time. Have you ever made a deal?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSeven special schools are called the Seven Sisters. They help women learn many things. Long ago, men had more chances to learn. These schools changed that. Now, many women go there to study. Do you want to learn too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a boy became a king. His name was Alexander. He was only thirteen. He ruled a big land called Rome. He tried to help his people. He worked hard to keep peace. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people want more freedom. They believe in being free. This helps everyone feel happy. It is a big idea. Do you like to be free?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, men and women stay apart. They might use different doors. They might go to different schools. This happens in many places. It can be for rules or for privacy. Do you see this in your town?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people work in ways that are not always fair. They want to be safe and treated well. A red umbrella is their special sign. This helps them show they want rights. It is good to be kind to everyone. Do you see the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSeymour Hersh is a writer. He writes true stories. He finds things that people hide. This helps us learn the truth. His work matters a lot. Do you like reading true stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSeymour Lipset was a smart man. He studied how people live. He looked at how countries work. He wanted to know about fairness. His work helps us today. Do you like to learn about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a king named Shahu lived in India. He was a kind leader. He worked hard to make his land strong. Many people helped him rule. His kingdom grew very large. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries work together in a group. They help each other with trade. They also work to keep peace. This group helps many people. It is a big team. Do you like working in a team?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big school in China. It started a long time ago. Many students go there to learn. They study many things. It is a very special place. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very big library. It is in a city in China. It has many books to read. It is one of the largest in the world. You can learn so much there. It is a special place. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShapur was a great king. He ruled a large land. He built many new cities. He was a very strong leader. His work helped his people. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a king named Shapur lived. He was a very great leader. He ruled for a long time. He helped his land grow strong. He made many new rules. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people work on land they do not own. They grow food or cotton. Then they give some to the owner. This helps them live. It was a hard way to work. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA share means you own part of a big group. This group can be a company. You get money if the group does well. This money is a gift to you. It helps you be a part of the team. Do you want to own a part of a company?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people own parts of a big company. They are called shareholders. They can help the company grow. This helps the company do good work. It is a way to work together. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people own part of a big company. They want the company to do better. They can ask for changes. This helps the company grow. It can even help our world. Do you like to help things grow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShavkat Mirziyoyev is a leader. He leads a place called Uzbekistan. He works to help his country. He makes new rules for people. He wants things to be fair. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Shawnee are a group of people. They lived in many places long ago. They had their own way to talk. Many people moved to new lands. They are still here today. Can you learn about them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShehu Shagari was a leader in Nigeria. He was a teacher first. Then he helped his country grow. He was the first president chosen by the people. He worked hard to help farmers. He wanted to make things better for…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHasina was a leader in Bangladesh. She was a prime minister. She led her country for many years. Some things she did were not fair. People asked her to leave. Now she lives in a new place. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Shen Buhai lived in China. He was a leader for a state. He helped make the government work well. He wanted to help people without using punishment. His ideas helped many people later. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSher Bahadur Deuba is a leader in Nepal. He was a prime minister many times. He worked hard for his country. He helped lead his group of people. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA sheriff is a leader. They help people in their town. Some sheriffs work in courts. Others help keep people safe. They have many jobs to do. Do you know a sheriff?
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