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.
Many schools are in North Carolina. They help many people learn. Some schools are very old. They teach many things. This helps us grow. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big school in Japan. It helps many people learn. Students study things like science and art. It is a very famous place to study. Maybe you will go to a big school too! Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big school is in Italy. It is very old. People go there to learn. They study science and math. Many smart people went there. It helps us learn new things. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big school grew in Paris. It started a long time ago. Many people came to learn there. They studied many things. This school helps us learn today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePenn is a big school. It is in a city called Philadelphia. A man named Benjamin Franklin helped start it. Many people go there to learn. It is a very old school. Do you want to learn too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big school is in Spain. A king started it long ago. It is a very old school. Many students go there to learn. It helps people learn new things. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big school is in Brazil. It is a very large school. Many people go there to learn. It helps people study many things. It is a special place for learning. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big school for science. It is in a place called Hefei. Many people go there to learn. They study how the world works. It helps us make new things. Do you like science?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big school is in Sydney. It is a very old school. It started a long time ago. Many smart people study there. It helps people learn new things. Do you want to learn too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big school in Iran. It is very old. Many students learn there. It helps people learn new things. It is a special place. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe UT System is a group of schools. These schools are in Texas. Many students go there to learn. Some schools help people stay healthy. It is a very big group. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big school was made long ago. It helps many people learn. It has many campuses in different places. This school helps the whole country. It is a very special place. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big school is in a town. It has been there a long time. People go there to learn many things. They study plants and even stars. It helps us know more about our world. Do you want to learn too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big school is in England. It is called Warwick. It was built a long time ago. Many people go there to learn. It has big buildings and trees. Do you want to learn too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome groups do not have a voice. They work together to be heard. This group helps many people. They want peace for everyone. It helps people stay kind. Do you want to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big school for learning. It is in a place called Sweden. It started a long time ago. Many students go there to study. It helps people learn new things. Do you like to learn at school?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome cities can get old and worn. Buildings may break or stay empty. This can happen when jobs go away. People might move to new homes. It is sad to see. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how we live in cities. They look at towns and streets. They help plan how we move. This helps us live well together. It makes our homes better. Do you live in a city?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCities can change over time. Leaders build new things in old places. They make new homes and shops. This helps many people. But some people must move away. It can be hard for them. Do you like new buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCities can grow very big. They spread out over the land. This can take up farm space. It often means people must drive cars. This can make the air dirty. Do you live in a big city?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how cities grow. They look at big buildings. They look at how we live. This helps us make better towns. It makes life good for you. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUrho Kekkonen was a leader in Finland. He helped his country for many years. He worked hard to keep peace. He was a very famous man. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUri Avnery was a writer. He lived in a place called Israel. He wanted people to be kind to each other. He worked hard for peace. He even wrote for a news book. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUrsula von der Leyen is a leader. She helps many countries in Europe. She was a doctor too. Now she has a very big job. She works hard to help people. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe United States has 50 states. Each state is its own place. They have their own leaders and laws. This helps people live in their own way. Do you live in a state? It is a big, shared home.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people lend money to others. They might ask for more money back. This can be unfair to some. Long ago, many thought this was wrong. People worked to make things fair. Do you think being fair matters?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Ute are a group of people. They lived in the mountains long ago. They moved to find food. They also used horses to travel. They are still here today. Can you learn more about them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleU Thant was a wise leader. He helped many countries talk. He worked for the United Nations. This job helped keep the world safe. He was very calm. Do you like to help friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUtility is how much you like things. It shows what makes you happy. You might like an apple more than an orange. This helps us see what we want. It is a way to study choices. Do you know what makes you happy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people had big ideas. They wanted a fair world. They dreamed of happy towns. These towns helped everyone. People worked and lived together. It was a kind way to live. Do you like to share?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big school for learning. It is in a place called Utrecht. The school is very old. Many people go there to study. It helps people learn new things. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHe is the king of Thailand. His father was a king too. He helps people get medicine. He also helps kids learn. He likes to ride bikes. Do you like to ride a bike?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA king named Vajiravudh lived long ago. He was the leader of Siam. He built a big school for students. He also helped make new hospitals. He worked hard for his people. Do you like to learn at school?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleValentín Gómez Farías was a leader in Mexico. He was also a doctor. He helped make new rules for his country. Some people did not like his new rules. He worked hard for many years. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Valentin wanted to help. He helped people who could not see. He started a school for them. He made letters that you can feel. This helped them learn to read. It was a very good idea. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleValerii is a leader from Ukraine. He helped lead his country's army. He worked very hard to keep people safe. Now he works as a helper for his country in other lands. He is a very well known person. Do you know many…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleValery Gerasimov is a leader in the army. He works in a place called Russia. He has many big jobs. Some people say he is very powerful. He helps lead the soldiers. Do you like learning about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleValéry was a leader in France. He helped make many new things. He worked on fast trains. He also helped many people. He lived a very long life. Do you like fast trains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople need to know what things are worth. They look at what things cost today. They also look at what things might earn later. This helps people make good choices. It is like a smart guess. Do you like to find out…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleValue is how much a thing is worth. It helps us make good choices. We use money to pay for things. This helps us get what we need. We can think about what is best. Do you know what is valuable to you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people break things on purpose. They might draw on walls. They might break a window. This can make people sad. It is against the rules. Do you see things like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVandana Shiva helps our Earth. She works to protect seeds. She helps farmers grow food. This work helps many people. She wants the world to stay green. Do you like nature?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOne family was very rich. They owned many boats and trains. They built big, grand homes. Some homes are museums now. It is a big story. Do you like big houses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVanessa is a brave leader. She lives in a place called Uganda. She works to help our Earth. She wants to keep the air and land safe. Her work helps many people. We can help too. Do you want to help the Earth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome costs change. They go up or down. If you make more, you spend more. Making more shirts needs more cloth. This helps a shop plan. It is good to know. Do you like to make things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVasili was a leader in Russia. He helped make his land bigger. He built many new stone walls. He also built pretty churches. He was a very strong king. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVasily was a man on a big boat. This boat was under the sea. Long ago, a very scary thing almost happened. People wanted to start a fight. Vasily said no. He helped keep the world safe. He was very calm. Do you think…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVasily was a brave leader. He led many soldiers. He worked very hard for his country. Later, something very sad and unfair happened to him. He died a long time ago. Do you like learning about leaders?
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