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Sherry Ortner is a smart teacher. She learns about how people live. She studied people in a far place called Nepal. She also studies people in America. Her work helps us understand each other. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEiichi Shibusawa was a leader in Japan. He helped many new businesses grow. He also helped build schools and hospitals. His work helps people today. He is even on money! Do you have money with a face on it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people work at night. They work in groups. One group works while others sleep. This helps stores and hospitals stay open. It can be hard to sleep. Do you like to sleep at night?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShigeru Yoshida was a leader in Japan. He helped his country after a big war. He worked hard to help people. He helped Japan build new things. He made Japan strong again. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShih Ming-teh was a brave man. He lived in Taiwan. He wanted more freedom for his people. He spent many years in prison for this. He never gave up his ideas. He helped his country change. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShi Lang was a sea leader. He led many big ships. He helped a king win land. Some people thought he was mean. Others saw him as a hero. Do you like stories about the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShimon Peres was a leader. He helped his country. He worked for peace. He even won a big prize for peace. He lived a long life. He helped many people. Do you like peace?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a group lived in Japan. They were a special team of fighters. They worked to keep the city safe. They wore blue clothes. People remember them today. Do you like stories about brave teams?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShintaro Ishihara was a leader in Japan. He was a writer too. He wrote many books. He also helped lead the big city of Tokyo. He had many big ideas. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShireen was a news reporter. She worked for many years. She told stories to the world. She was a hero to many people. A sad thing happened to her. Now many people remember her. Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShirin Ebadi is a brave woman. She works to help many people. She helps women and children stay safe. She even won a big prize for peace. Her work matters a lot to the world. Do you want to help people too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShirley Chisholm was a great leader. She helped many people in New York. She was the first black woman in Congress. She worked hard for what was fair. She was very brave. Do you want to be a leader too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome leaders use great power in war. They try to win very fast. They use big displays to stop others from fighting. This can be very hard for people. It can also be very sad. Do you think war can be stopped?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA shogun was a great leader. They led the army in Japan. They ruled the land for a long time. This helped many people live together. It was a very big job. Do you like stories about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Sho Nei was a king. He lived on a group of islands. A group of fighters came to his home. It was a hard time for his people. Later, the king could rule his land again. Do you like stories about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome big guns fire and then move. They move fast to stay safe. This helps them hide from others. It is a smart way to work. It helps the crews stay safe. Do you like to play hide and seek?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people take things from stores. They do not pay for them. This is not fair to the store. It can hurt the shop. Stores use cameras to watch. They want to keep things safe. Do you see cameras in a store?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA shopping center is a place with many shops. Some are under one big roof. People go there to buy things. It is fun to walk and look. Do you like to shop with your family?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShoqan was a smart man. He lived a long time ago. He loved to learn about his home. He wrote many books. His work helps us learn today. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Shoshone are a group of people. They live in the West. They have their own way to talk. Long ago, they lived in many places. They made homes from tall grass. Today, they still have many traditions. Do you want to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShō Tai was a king. He lived a long time ago. He ruled many islands. Later, his land became part of Japan. This was a big change for his people. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShriners are a group of men. They like to have fun together. They also help many sick children. They have special hospitals for kids. This work helps people stay well. It is a kind thing to do. Do you like to help…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShukri al-Quwatli was a leader. He lived in Syria. He wanted his land to be free. He worked very hard for this. He even became a president. He helped many people. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, groups stay away from a person. They may stop talking to them. This can happen in some churches. It can even happen in a family. This can feel very sad. Do you know anyone who helps others feel included?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA young boy became a king. He ruled a big land called China. He was very young when he started. A leader helped him rule. Later, the boy ruled on his own. He was a kind leader. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShyama Prasad Mukherjee was a leader in India. He worked hard in school. He also helped run a big school. Later, he helped lead the country. He wanted to help his people. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Siad Barre led Somalia. He was a leader for a long time. He helped make new ways to write. Later, things became very hard for the people. He was not the leader anymore. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSiaka Stevens was a leader. He led a place called Sierra Leone. He was the president for a long time. Some things he did were not fair to people. He worked to bring neighbors together. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou have many kinds of family. Some are your brothers or sisters. Others join your family by marriage. These people are called in-laws. They can be your new brothers. They can be your new sisters. They help make your…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a group started in Sicily. They lived in small towns. They were not kind to others. Some people worked hard to stop them. It is good to follow the law. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSidney Holland was a leader. He helped lead New Zealand. He was a very important man. He led his party to win many times. He worked hard for his country. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSidney Mintz was a man who studied people. He looked at how we eat. He visited many islands to learn. He studied how sugar was made. This work helps us learn about the world. Do you like to learn about food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man lived a secret life. He worked for many leaders. He traveled to many far lands. Some people thought he was a great spy. He was a very busy man. Do you like stories about secrets?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSigismund was a king. He ruled a big land. He helped many people live in peace. He also started a new mail service. This helped people send letters. He was a very busy leader. Do you like to send mail?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there was a king. His name was Sigismund. He ruled a large land. He helped his land grow strong. He loved art and new things. He had a queen named Bona. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople can listen to radio signals. They use these to learn secrets. This helps them stay safe. It can help win big wars. People work hard to read these messages. Do you like secrets?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA significant other is a special person. This person can be a partner. They can also be someone who helps you. They matter a lot to you. We all have people who help us. Do you have a special person?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people were born a long time ago. They lived through hard times. Many people worked very hard. They helped build new things. They even made new music. It was a busy time. Do you know your grandparents?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people used silver for money. They made small, shiny coins. These coins helped people buy things. People used them to trade in many lands. It is a very old way to pay. Do you have any coins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSilvio Berlusconi was a leader in Italy. He owned many TV stations. He also owned a big football team. He worked in the government for a long time. He was a very rich man. Do you like watching TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSima Yi was a leader in China. He was very smart. He helped run a big land. He was a great general too. His family became very powerful later. Do you like learning about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSimone Veil was a brave leader. Long ago, she lived through a very hard time. She worked to make life better for women. She also helped many countries work together in peace. She was a great hero. Do you want to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSimon Kuznets was a smart man. He studied how money works. He helped us count a country's wealth. This helps us understand the world. His work was very big. Do you like math?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome families have one parent. This parent cares for the child. They may live in a small home. Many people live this way. It can be hard work. Do you know many families?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Sirhan did a bad thing. He hurt a leader named Robert Kennedy. This happened a long time ago. Many people were sad about it. Now, he lives in a prison. Do you know how people help each other?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSirimavo was a great leader. She lived in a place called Sri Lanka. She was the first woman to be a prime minister. She worked hard to help women and girls. Her work helped many people. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHe was a king in Laos. He lived a long time ago. He led his people for many years. Later, things changed in his land. It was a very sad time for him. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA king lived in a far land. He ruled for a long time. He helped bring many lands together. This helped his people. He was a leader for Laos. Do you know any kings?
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