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A man named John studied money. He lived in England. He had big ideas about how money works. His ideas helped leaders make good choices. These choices helped many people. We still use his ideas today. Do you like math?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big school is in Baltimore. It helps people learn new things. A man gave money to start it. Now, many people study there. It is a very special place. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJomo Kenyatta was a great leader. He helped his home country, Kenya. He worked to make it free. This was a big change. He became the first president. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJosé Martí was a brave man. He lived in Cuba. He wrote many poems and books. He wanted his home to be free. He is a hero to many people. Do you like poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJoseph was a king a long time ago. He lived in a big place. He wanted to help his people. He made new rules to help them. He also loved music. It is fun to learn about kings. Do you like history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJoseph Pulitzer was a man who loved news. He ran big newspapers. He worked very hard to tell stories. He also gave money to help people learn. Today, we give prizes for good writing because of him. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Tito was a leader. He led a place called Yugoslavia. He worked hard to lead his people. He helped many people stay together. He was a very famous leader. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJózef was a leader in Poland. He helped his country be free. Many years ago, his home was not its own. He worked hard to change that. He is a hero to many. Do you know any heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJ. P. Morgan was a man who worked with money. He helped build many big companies. He also helped big businesses work well together. His work helped change how people do business. This mattered a lot to the country.…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJuan Carlos was a king. He lived in Spain. He helped his people have a new way to rule. This made things better for many. He was a leader for a long time. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJuan Perón was a leader in Argentina. He helped many workers. He also helped women vote. Many people liked his ideas. He is still famous today. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA judge is a person in court. They help people solve problems. They make sure things are fair. They listen to many stories. This job helps us stay safe. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCourts help people follow rules. They solve big fights. Judges look at the law. This helps keep things fair. It is a very important job. Do you like to follow rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJulius Nyerere was a great leader. He helped his home country be free. He worked hard to help all people. Many people call him the Father of the Nation. He was a very kind man. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study what laws are. They ask if laws are fair. This helps us live together. It matters for everyone. It helps us be good. Do you think laws should be fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA jury is a group of people. They listen to facts in court. They help decide what is fair. This helps people follow the law. It is a very big job. Do you think you could help?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKamehameha was a great leader. He lived in Hawaii long ago. He worked to bring all the islands together. He became the first king of Hawaii. This helped the islands become one land. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA great king ruled China. He was a very wise leader. He ruled for a long time. He helped his land be peaceful. He also made big books. Can you imagine being a king?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKenneth Kaunda was a leader. He helped Zambia become free. He was a teacher too. This helped many kids learn. He led the country for a long time. Can you imagine being a leader?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKen was a writer and a teacher. He lived in a place called Nigeria. He worked hard to help his people. He wanted to keep their land clean. He was very brave. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a group ruled Cambodia. They were called the Khmer Rouge. They made many hard rules. These rules were very unfair. Many people were hurt. Later, things began to change. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people are taken away. This is not allowed. It is a crime. People work hard to stop this. Laws help keep us safe. It is good to follow rules. Do you know about rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA leader named Kim lived long ago. He helped start a new country. It is called North Korea. He was the leader for a long time. Many people still talk about him. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKinship is how we are all linked. It is like a web of people. We have family from our moms and dads. These people help us grow up. Family is very special to us. Do you love your family?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Metternich lived. He worked for a big land called Austria. He helped many leaders talk to each other. This helped keep peace in many places. He also loved to hear music. Do you like to listen to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA knight is a special person. They help their country. Long ago, they rode horses in battle. They were very brave. Today, people get this title for doing good work. Do you want to be brave like a knight?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKonrad Adenauer was a leader. He helped his country. He worked to make things better. He helped many people live well. He was a very hard worker. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Kremlin is a big place in Russia. It has high walls and many towers. There are also grand palaces inside. It is a very old home for leaders. Now, people can visit the museums there. Do you want to see the tall…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a great king ruled. His name was Krishnadevaraya. He led a large land. He helped his people grow food. He also loved books and art. He was a very strong leader. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Kurds are a group of people. They live in many lands. They have their own way to talk. Many Kurds follow a faith called Islam. They celebrate a new year. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKwame Nkrumah was a great leader. He helped his home become free. He worked hard for his people. This helped many others too. He was a very important man. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big school in Japan. It is very old. Many students go there to learn. They study many things. It has many books to read. It is a special place. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA landfill is a place for trash. It is a big pit in the ground. We put our old things there. This helps keep our towns clean. It is a very big job. Do you help clean up your home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople made rules for war. These rules help keep people safe. They help protect children and sick people. Rules make things fairer for everyone. We want a peaceful world. Do you like peace?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people have a big fight. They go to a court to help. A judge listens to both sides. This helps them find a way to be fair. It is a way to fix problems. Have you ever had to fix a problem?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA lawyer helps people with rules. They give good advice. They also help in court. This job is very old. Lawyers study for a long time. They help make things fair. Do you want to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people lose their jobs. This can happen for many reasons. A company might need to save money. This can be very sad. It can make people feel worried. Do you know people who work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, many nations joined together. They wanted to keep peace. They worked to help people. This group was very important. It helped start new ways to work. Do you like to help friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLech was a worker in Poland. He helped many people. He wanted things to be fair. He even became a leader. This helped his country change. He was a very brave man. Do you know a brave person?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLee Kuan Yew was a leader. He helped his home, Singapore. He worked hard to make it a great place. Many people thank him for his help. He was a very important man. Do you know where Singapore is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome groups make rules for a place. They talk to help people. They decide how to spend money. These rules help us live together. It is a big job. Do you like making rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeland Stanford was a man in California. He helped build big trains. He also helped lead the state. He and his wife started a school. It is a very big school. Do you like to learn at school?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeonid Brezhnev was a big leader. He led a large country. He worked for many years. He made many big choices. His life was very busy. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeon Trotsky was a leader. He lived in Russia long ago. He helped start a new way of life. He worked hard for his ideas. It was a big change for many people. Do you like to learn about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeopold was a great king. He ruled many lands. He loved to make music. He also led many wars. Many people lived under his rule. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLéopold was a leader from Senegal. He was also a writer. He loved his home and its culture. He helped his country become free. He worked hard to help many people. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA lesson is for learning. A teacher helps you learn. You can learn in a room. You can learn in new ways. It helps you know things. It is fun to learn. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Thomas Hobbes wrote a book. It is called Leviathan. He wanted people to live in peace. He said a strong leader helps us stay safe. This helps us live together well. Do you like to follow rules?
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