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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Some cities are friends. They make a special deal. They share things and help each other. This helps people from far away meet. It brings peace to the world. Do you have a friend far away?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA woman named Sister Ping lived long ago. She helped many people move to a new land. She did this in a way that was against the law. This caused her to go to jail. She was a very famous person. Do you know about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSitiveni Rabuka is a leader in Fiji. He was a soldier a long time ago. He also played many sports. Now he is the Prime Minister. He works to help his country. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSixto Durán Ballén was a leader. He helped lead a country called Ecuador. He also built many big things. He was a president and an architect. His work helped many people. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome shops are very small. They may have only one worker. They sell things like food or tools. These shops help our towns. They are part of our lives. Do you have a favorite small shop?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSmedley Butler was a brave Marine. He worked for many years. He helped many people in hard times. He also spoke up for what was fair. He wanted to help the world. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man shared secret files. He worked for a big group. The files showed how groups watch people. This was a big deal. It changed how we think. Do you think secrets are important?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSobhuza II was a king. He led his people for a long time. He helped his land become free. This was a big change. He was a very famous leader. Do you know any kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people study how we live. They look at how we act together. They learn about families and rules. This helps us understand each other. It is a big job. Do you like learning about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople work well together. They help each other. They trust their friends. This helps a group do great things. Being kind helps everyone. Do you help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHow do we all pick one thing? We use rules to help us decide. These rules help a group choose. They can be used for voting. This helps us work together. Do you like to vote?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people like old ways. They want to keep family rules the same. They often follow a religion. This helps them stay close to their past. It is a way to live. Do you like old traditions too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make many ideas together. We use words to build them. These ideas help us live. They can change over time. It is a big job! Do you make ideas too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make a special deal. This deal is for living together. People follow rules to stay safe. A leader helps keep order. This makes life better for everyone. Do you follow rules to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people had bad ideas long ago. They thought life was a race. They thought only strong people should win. This was not fair to others. It caused many people to be hurt. We know now these ideas were wrong. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA group of people formed a party. They wanted to help workers. They worked to make life fair. This group is in Germany. They still work today. Do you want to help people too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome groups work to help people. They sell things to make money. They use that money to help others. This helps the earth and our towns. It is a kind way to work. Do you want to help too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people study how we act in groups. They watch what we do in new spots. This helps them learn about us. It is a way to see how we live. Do you like to watch how people play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, things are not shared equally. Some people have many things. Other people have very few things. This can make life hard for some. We can work to make things fair. Can you help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChina has a special way to live. It helps the country grow. Leaders work to make things better. They want to help all people. This plan helps many people. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people want things to be fair. They think work and money matter. They want women to have more power. This helps everyone live well. It is a big goal. Do you want things to be fair too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome places use special rules. These rules help the state lead. The state owns much of the land. This helps people get jobs and school. It is a different way to live. Do you like rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople want things to be fair. This is called social justice. It helps everyone get what they need. It helps people live well together. We can work to make things better. Do you like to be fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people want to help everyone. They think the government can help. It can help with school and doctors. This helps people have a good life. It makes things fair for us. Can you help someone today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople can move in life. They can move up or down. Some move to a better place. School can help people move up. It helps them find new jobs. This is a big change. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make many connections. We can draw lines to show friends. These lines show how we all link up. It helps us see how groups work. It is like a big web of people. Do you have many friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people in Chile were unhappy. They wanted things to be fair. Some people went to the streets. They marched to be heard. This helped them change their rules. Do you think it is good to speak up?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeaders make plans to help people. These plans help us live well. They can help with food or school. This helps everyone stay safe. It is a kind way to lead. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople live in groups. We make friends and help each other. We also have families. These ties help us live together. It is how we all stay close. Do you like being with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have different levels of respect. Some people get more honor. They might lead a group. This can happen in many ways. It can even happen with animals. Do you see this in your life?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people are treated unfairly. This can happen for many reasons. It can make people feel sad. Some people work hard to be kind. They help others feel good. We can all be good friends. Do you try to be kind?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGroups of people live in many ways. Families help us. Laws help us. Rules tell us how to act. These things make a big plan for us. It helps us live together. Do you see these plans too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSocial studies helps us learn about people. It looks at our past. We learn how we live today. It helps us be good neighbors. We can learn about the whole world. Do you want to learn too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes big groups of people change. A group might lose its way. This can happen for many reasons. Bad weather or war can cause it. New groups might grow in their place. Do you wonder how they lived?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople and groups change over time. Some ways of life grow. Other ways change too. Long ago, some people thought life followed a set path. This was not always fair to others. Today, we study how all groups change. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople live in different ways. Some have more money. Some have less money. This can change how they live. It can even change how they feel. We all want to be healthy. Do you see how people live?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCountries can use soft power. This helps them make friends. They use music or art to do this. It helps people like them. This is a nice way to lead. Do you like music from other places?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOne person can own a business. They do all the work. They can also hire help. They keep all the money made. But they must pay all the costs. It is a big job! Would you like to run a shop?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people ask for things. They might ask to buy things. They might also ask someone to do something bad. This can be against the law. It is good to follow the rules. Have you seen a sign that says no asking?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA solicitor is a kind of lawyer. They help people with rules. They give good advice. This work helps us every day. It is a very big job. Do you want to help people too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big group of workers formed. They wanted things to be fair. They worked together in Poland. This helped change their country. It helped many people be free. Can you imagine working together like that?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, kings ruled Ethiopia. They were a special family. Many kings led the land for a long time. One king was named Haile Selassie. He was a leader for many years. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSolomon Mamaloni was a leader. He helped his islands become free. He was a chief for many years. He worked hard for his people. He was a very big help. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named James was not free. A judge helped him. The judge said James could stay in his home. This was a big change for many people. It helped make things fairer. Do you think that is good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSonia Gandhi is a leader in India. She was born in a place called Italy. She moved to India to live with her family. Later, she helped lead a big group of people. She worked hard to help many others. Do you want to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA woman named Sonya was very clever. She took things that did not belong to her. She often took shiny jewels. Many people knew her name. Some people even made movies about her. Do you like stories about clever people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMei-ling was a leader in China. She lived a long time ago. She helped many people. She built schools for children. She also worked to help women. Mei-ling was a very busy woman. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSophia was a princess in Russia. She helped lead her country. She was very smart. She worked hard to rule. It was a big job for her. Do you like to lead?
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