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Tawakkol Karman is a brave leader. She lives in a place called Yemen. She works to help women have rights. She even won a big peace prize. Her work helps many people. Do you want to be a leader too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople pay money to help their country. Some people find ways to pay less. They use rules to keep more money. This is allowed by law. It can be a big deal. Do you think that is fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA tax collector gets money for a leader. They collect this money from people. This money helps run a place. Long ago, some people were not kind. They took too much money. This was not fair. Do you know how money…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people do not pay their taxes. This is against the law. It is not fair to others. It can lead to big fines. We want everyone to follow the rules. Do you think rules help us?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome places have very low taxes. These places are called tax havens. They help people keep more money. This can make things hard for other lands. Many leaders work to make rules fair. Do you think rules should be the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a king lived in a far land. He was a very kind man. He gave many gifts to a new leader. This helped them work as friends. He even helped build a bridge. Do you like making new friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBoone Pickens was a man who worked with oil. He grew a big business. He also gave much money to help others. He gave money to schools and for animals. This helped many people. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTeaching is how we share what we know. A teacher helps you learn new things. You can learn skills or facts. This helps you grow. It is a way to help others. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA team is a group. They work together. They have one goal. This helps them do great things. It is fun to help friends. Do you like to work in a team?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people started a group. They wanted less tax. They wanted less spending. This group had a big name. They used an old name from long ago. Do you know about old names?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTear gas is a spray. It makes eyes cry. It can make you cough. It also hurts your skin. Some people use masks to stay safe. Do you know how to stay safe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big school is in Germany. It helps people learn about machines. It also helps people learn about medicine. Many students go there to study. It is a very great place. Do you want to go to a big school?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big school. It is in a city called Berlin. Many people go there to learn. They study how to build 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 big school for learning. It is in a city in Germany. Many years ago, it started a new way to study power. This helped the school grow. It helps people learn many things. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome leaders are experts. They use science to help. They look for the best ways. This helps many people. It is a smart way to lead. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTools help us every day. Long ago, people used stones. Then they used fire. Now we use computers. Tools change how we live. They help us learn and work. Do you like using tools?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Ted Bundy did bad things. He hurt many people. This was very sad. People worked hard to catch him. He was caught by the police. Now we know his story. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTed was a very smart man. He loved math. He lived in a small cabin. He did bad things to show his ideas. This was very sad. Many people worked to find him. Can you imagine living in a cabin?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTed Kennedy was a leader. He worked in a big group. He helped make many laws. These laws helped people stay healthy. He worked for a long time. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Tekle Giyorgis was a king. He lived in a place called Ethiopia. He was king many times. He lost his crown and then won it back. It was a hard life for him. Do you think being a king is easy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people wanted to help others. They wanted people to stop drinking. This can hurt families. It can also hurt health. Many people worked hard to change laws. They wanted a better world. Do you want to help too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTemür was a great leader. He ruled a big land. He was kind to many people. He helped people live in peace. He was a very wise king. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people work on farms. They do not own the land. A landlord owns the land. The farmers pay to use it. This helps grow food for us. It is a big job. Do you like farms?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleObiang is a leader in a place called Equatorial Guinea. He has been in charge for a long time. He took over after his uncle. Now, the country sells oil. This helps the land. Do you know where oil comes from?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a woman named Teriitaria lived on islands. She was a queen. She was very brave. She led her people in hard times. She helped her family rule. She was a strong leader. Do you like stories about brave queens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRules can limit how long a leader stays in charge. These rules are called term limits. They help make sure new people can lead. This keeps things fair for everyone. It matters so one person does not have all the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome land has no owner. This is called nobody's land. It can be in far places. Some land is in the cold ice. It can be in the hot sand. Do you know any land? It is fun to learn about our world.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries want part of Antarctica. They each pick a piece of land. Some countries share the same spots. They go there to study the ice. It is a very cold place. Do you want to visit the ice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, groups of people disagree about land. They may fight over where to draw a line. This can happen for many reasons. It is hard to make everyone happy. We want the world to be peaceful. Do you think being…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries share a big sea. They all want the islands there. Some people want to fish in the water. Others want to find oil. It is hard to agree. Do you think they can work together?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe U.S. has many lands. Some are far away on islands. Many people live there. They have their own ways of life. It is a big, wide world. Do you like islands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTerry Gou is a man from Taiwan. He started a big company. It makes things like phones. He also tried to be a leader. He worked very hard to grow. Do you like new gadgets?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can learn new things after school. You can go to a college. You can also go to a big school called a university. These places help you learn jobs. Learning helps you find good work. Do you want to learn something…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people test makeup on animals. This can be very hard on them. Many people think this is wrong. They want to find better ways. Now, we can use science to stay safe. Do you look for kind brands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Tetsuya Yamagami did something very bad. He hurt a leader in Japan. This was a very sad day. Many people were upset. Now, he lives in a place for people who break laws. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA textbook is a special book. It helps you learn new things. It can be a real book. It can also be on a screen. These books help us in school. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThabo Mbeki was a leader. He led a place called South Africa. Long ago, things were not fair there. He worked hard to help his people. He helped change the rules. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThaddeus Stevens was a leader. He worked in the government. He fought for fair rules. He wanted all people to be equal. This helped many people in the past. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThaksin was a leader in Thailand. He worked in many jobs. He was a police officer. He also ran big businesses. He helped many people get healthcare. Later, things became hard for him. He had to leave his home. Can…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThan Shwe was a leader in Myanmar. He was a soldier first. He led the country for many years. Some people thought his rules were unfair. He later stepped down from his job. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA woman named Jane wrote a book. It was about how cities work. She liked busy streets with many people. She thought busy streets stay safe. People watching from windows help too. Do you like walking in a city?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFive women worked to help others. They wanted women to have more power. They asked a court for help. The court said women are persons. This helped many women later. It was a big change. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThree men wrote many papers. They wanted to help a new country. These papers helped people make big choices. They are very important to us today. Do you like to read stories about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA woman named Betty wrote a book. It was about women being unhappy. Many women wanted to do more work. They wanted to learn new things. This book helped many women change. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA woman wrote a book. She told a true story. It was about a big oil company. The company was not fair. Her book helped make things right. It matters to us today. Can you find a book?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Bethmann Hollweg led Germany. He worked for the king. He tried to help people get along. A big war happened during his time. It was a very hard time for everyone. He worked hard to lead. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTheodore Weld was a kind man. He worked to help people. Long ago, many people were treated unfairly. Theodore spoke to help make things right. He wrote books to share the truth. He wanted everyone to be free. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTheodore Schultz was a smart man. He studied how farms work. He said school helps people do well. This helps the whole world. He even won a big prize. Do you like to learn new things?
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