Stepfather
A stepdad is a man in a family. He marries one of your parents. He is not your birth dad. He can be a kind man. Some stories show him being mean. Do you know a stepdad?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSociety articles — Page 107
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A man took many old paintings. He took them from museums. He wanted them for his own home. This was very wrong. Many beautiful things were lost. Do you like to look at art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStephanie St. Clair
Stephanie St. Clair was a strong leader. She lived in a place called Harlem. She ran a big business there. She helped her neighbors get jobs. She worked hard to make things fair. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStephen A. Douglas
Stephen Douglas was a leader. He lived in a place called Illinois. He worked very hard in politics. He helped make big choices for the land. He wanted people to stay together. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStephen Girard
Stephen Girard was a man who helped many. He worked with money in a big bank. He also helped people when they were sick. He gave much of his money to help children. It is good to be kind. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStephen Harper
Stephen Harper was a leader in Canada. He was the prime minister. He led a big group of people. He helped make new rules for the country. He worked hard for many years. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStephen, King of England
Long ago, a man named Stephen became king. He lived in England. He had a hard time ruling. Many people fought over the crown. This made things very sad. Later, a new king brought peace. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStephen Van Rensselaer
Long ago, a man named Stephen lived in New York. He owned a lot of land. He was a kind leader to many people. He helped build schools and libraries too. He worked hard for his home. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStepmother
A stepmother is a new mother. She marries a parent. Sometimes stories say she is mean. But many stepmothers are kind. They love their children. Real families can be very happy. Do you know a kind stepmother?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStepsibling
Step-siblings are part of one family. They join when parents get married. They are not born of the same parents. This makes a new, big family. You can be a stepbrother or stepsister. It can be a fun way to live. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSteve Bannon
Steve Bannon is a man from America. He worked in many jobs. He was in the Navy. He also worked for a president. He has done many things. Do you know about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStilicho
Stilicho was a great leader. He led the Roman army. He was a very strong man. He helped a young king. He worked hard for his land. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStock market index
A stock index is a tool. It tracks many companies. It helps us see how they do. It shows if prices go up or down. This helps people make good choices. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStokely Carmichael
Stokely Carmichael was a brave man. He helped many people. He worked to make things fair. He wanted everyone to have a voice. He was a great leader. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStrategic depth
Some lands are very big. This helps them stay safe. If a fight starts, they can move far away. They move to places that are hard to reach. This helps them keep working. Do you think space helps keep a place safe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStrategy
A strategy is a big plan. It helps you reach a goal. You use what you have to win. It can be for a game. It can be for work. Do you have a plan? It is fun to think ahead!
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStreet fighting
Sometimes people fight in public places. They may fight in the street. This can be very sad. It can hurt people. People can work to stay safe. Can you be kind to others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStrike action
A strike is when people stop working. They do this to ask for help. They might want more money. Sometimes they want to be safe. This helps make things better. Have you ever had to ask for something?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStrike (attack)
A strike is a fast hit. You can hit with your hand. You can hit with your foot. Some people use it in sports. It is a way to move fast. Can you name a sport with kicks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStroganov family
A rich family lived in Russia. They made salt and traded goods. They even helped build big churches. Some parts of the family stayed very rich. Other parts became poor. Do you like learning about old families?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStrom Thurmond
Strom Thurmond was a leader. He lived in South Carolina. He worked in the government for a long time. He had many different jobs. He helped many people. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStructural functionalism
People live in a big group. This group works like a body. Each part has a job to do. All parts help the group stay strong. It is like a team. Do you help your team?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStuart Hall (cultural theorist)
Stuart Hall was a smart man. He was born in Jamaica. He moved to a new place. He helped people learn about fairness. He wanted the world to be kind. We can learn from his ideas. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStudent
A student is a person who learns. They go to school to learn new things. They can study many subjects. This helps them grow. It is a great way to learn. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStudent activism
Students can work to change things. They may march in the streets. They may ask for fair rules. This helps make the world better. It is a big job. Do you want to help too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleStudent exchange program
Some students travel to new places. They go to a new school. They may live with a new family. This helps them learn new ways to talk. It is a fun way to make friends. Would you like to visit a new land?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSubcomandante Marcos
A man named Marcos was a leader. He helped people in Mexico. He spoke for groups who wanted fair rules. Many people heard his words. He even wrote books. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSubcontractor
Sometimes, big jobs need many helpers. One boss may hire other people to help. These helpers do small parts of the work. This helps the job get done well. It can even save money. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSubpoena
A court can send a note. This note asks for help. It asks a person to talk. It can also ask for papers. People must follow the rule. This helps the court find the truth. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSubstantive law
Laws tell us how to act. They help us live together. These rules say what is right. They also say what is wrong. This helps keep us safe. We all follow these rules. Do you follow rules at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSuburbanization
Many people move away from big cities. They move to new homes nearby. These places are called suburbs. They often have more space. Some people like to live there. Do you live in a city or a suburb?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSu Dingfang
Su Dingfang was a great leader. He lived a long time ago. He led many brave soldiers. He helped his land grow much larger. He was a very strong man. Do you like stories about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSudirman
Sudirman was a great leader. He helped his country, Indonesia. He was a teacher first. Then he led his people. He was a hero to many. Do you know a hero?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSuffragette
Long ago, women wanted to vote. They wanted to help pick leaders. A group of women worked very hard. They used bright colors to show hope. They did not give up. Soon, women won the right to vote. Do you think that is…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSüleyman Demirel
Süleyman Demirel was a leader in Turkey. He worked as an engineer first. He built big dams for water. Later, he helped lead his country. Many people liked him a lot. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSultan
A sultan is a ruler. They lead many people. This title is used in Muslim lands. It shows they have power. Some leaders are still called sultans today. Do you know any kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi
Sultan is a leader in a place called Sharjah. He helps people learn. He also writes many books. He likes to save old buildings. He works hard to help his home. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSummary judgment
Sometimes a judge makes a choice. They do this without a full trial. This happens when the facts are clear. It saves time and money. It helps people get answers fast. Do you think that is helpful?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSummary offence
Some rules are small. Breaking them is a small mistake. A judge helps fix these mistakes. It is a quick way to help. We all follow rules to stay safe. Do you follow the rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSummerhill School
A man started a new school. It is in a place called England. Kids can choose their own lessons. Everyone has a say in the rules. This helps kids feel free. Do you like to choose your own work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSummit (meeting)
A summit is a big meeting. Leaders from many lands meet. They talk and make plans. This helps them work together. It is how they lead the world. Can you imagine a big meeting?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSundance Kid
A man lived in the Old West. He was part of a gang. They took things from banks. This was not good. Many people tried to catch them. He moved far away to stay safe. Do you like stories about the West?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSun Li-jen
Sun Li-jen was a great leader. He led many soldiers. He was very good at his job. He helped his people during a war. Later, some things were not fair to him. He stayed home for a long time. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSun Quan
Sun Quan was a great leader. He ruled a large land. He was a very wise man. He worked well with many helpers. He made his land strong and safe. Do you like to lead groups?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSunshine Policy
Two parts of Korea wanted peace. They used a kind plan. It was called the Sunshine Policy. Being kind helps more than being mean. They shared food and talked. This helped families meet again. Can you be kind to others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSuperpower
A superpower is a very strong country. It can help many other places. It has a big army and much money. These countries change how the world works. It is a big job to lead. Do you know any big countries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSupremacism
Some people think they are better than others. They think their group should lead. This is not fair to everyone. Many people work hard to change this. We can all be kind to each other. Do you think being kind helps?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSupreme Court of India
India has a very big court. It is the highest court in the land. It helps make sure things are fair for all people. It works to keep the laws right. Do you know what a judge does?
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