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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A neighbourhood is a place where people live. It can be one street. It can be a whole area. People there talk and play together. It is a special part of a city. Do you know your neighbours?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, many people lost their jobs. Life was very hard for them. A leader named Roosevelt helped the country. He made new rules to help folks. He also helped people find work. It was a big change. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNe Win was a leader in Burma. He led the country for a long time. He made many new rules. Some of these rules were not fair to everyone. Later, many people asked for change. Can you imagine being a leader?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNicholas was a king in Russia. He lived in a very big land. He had a large family. Many things changed for his people. Later, his time as king ended. It was a very sad time. Do you like to read about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNicholas was a leader in Russia. He ruled a very big land. He worked very hard every day. He had a large family. Some things he did were not fair. Can you imagine being a king?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Nicolae led a country. He lived in a place called Romania. He was a leader for a long time. Later, things became very hard for the people. Many people worked to make things better. Do you know about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNikita Khrushchev was a leader. He led a big country. He worked hard to help people. Some things he did were not easy. He worked to make things better. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Hasan helped lead a large land. He was a very wise leader. He built many schools for people to learn. He also helped many poor people. His work helped his land stay strong. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNnamdi Azikiwe was a great leader. He helped his home country, Nigeria. He worked hard for freedom. He also loved sports. He started a big sports club. This helped people feel like one team. Do you like sports too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people were called nobles. They lived near kings. Often, children became nobles too. This helped them lead. They had special names. Do you know any special names?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people move from place to place. They do not stay in one home. They move to find food for animals. They may travel on horses or camels. This way of life is very old. It is a big adventure! Do you like to travel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome groups are not part of the government. These groups help many people. They work to fix big problems. They can help the earth or help people. These groups make the world better. Do you want to help too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome groups work to help people. They do not work to make money for themselves. They use money to do good things. They can be schools or hospitals. This helps our world stay kind. Do you want to help too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThree countries made a big plan. Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. worked together. They wanted to trade more things. This helped them share goods easily. It helped many people. Do you like to share with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA nuclear family is a small group. It has two parents and their children. They all live in one home. Many families look like this. Some families are bigger. Do you live with your parents?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome rules help keep peace. These rules tell us what is wrong in war. One rule says people must do what is right. They cannot just follow bad orders. This helps make the world fair. Do you think rules are good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a queen named Nzinga lived in Africa. She was a very smart leader. She worked hard to help her people. She even learned to read and write. Nzinga was very brave. Do you want to learn more about her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries work together. They help each other grow. They share ideas to fix problems. This helps people live well. It is a big team. Do you like working in a team?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn office is a place for work. People go there to do tasks. They can work in big buildings. They can even work at home. It helps people finish their jobs. Does your school have a place for work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn officer is a leader. They help a group work well. They learn how to lead. This helps keep people safe. It is a big job. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA small group can have all the power. These people are often very rich. They make the rules for everyone else. This can be unfair to many people. We must learn how power works. Do you think power should be shared?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOlusegun Obasanjo was a leader in Nigeria. He was a soldier and a farmer. He helped lead his country. He also worked to help many African lands. He was a very busy man. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, China had a new rule. Many families could have only one child. This was to help the country. It changed how people lived. Some things were hard for families. Do you think it is hard to have only one child?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome countries work together. They make and sell oil. This helps them make money. It also helps them make rules. They want to help their people. Do you use oil in your car?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA poll asks what people think. It helps us learn many things. People answer simple questions. This helps leaders make good choices. It is a fun way to learn. Do you like to share your ideas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn organization is a group of people. They work together to do a job. Some groups have one big leader. Other groups decide things as a team. This helps people do big things. It is a way to help each other. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries work together. They want to keep peace. They help people have fair votes. They also help people be free. This helps the whole world. Can you help keep peace too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries work together. They help each other stay safe. They work to make life good for all people. This helps many lands stay at peace. It is a big team. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome groups break the rules. They work together to make money. They often use fear to get what they want. This is not fair to others. We want our world to be safe. Do you know how people help keep us safe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn orphan is a child. They may have lost a parent. Sometimes they lose both parents. This can happen because of sickness or war. Many people work to help them. We can be kind to all children. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn orphanage is a home for kids. It is for kids without parents. Some kids live there for a long time. Many people work to help them. Now, many kids live with new families. Do you know many people who help kids?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Osama bin Laden lived long ago. He led a group that did bad things. He caused many people to be hurt. This made the world a sad place. People worked hard to make things safe again. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Bismarck lived long ago. He helped many small lands join together. This made one big country called Germany. He was a strong leader. He worked hard to keep peace. Do you like learning about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people want peace. They do not want war. They do not want to fight. This helps people stay safe. It is a kind way to live. Do you like peace?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big palace. It is in a city called London. Leaders meet here to make rules. A big bell lives in a tall tower. It is a very famous place. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use paper money to buy things. Long ago, coins were very heavy. It was hard to carry them. Merchants used paper instead. This made it easy to travel. It helps us shop today. Do you use paper money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleParents help take care of children. They can be moms or dads. Some people are step-parents too. They help kids grow up. It is a big job. Do you have a family that cares for you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA park is a green place. It is for people to play. You can see trees and grass. Some parks have playgrounds too. They help animals live safely. We can all enjoy them. Do you like to play in a park?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePark Chung Hee was a leader. He helped South Korea grow. He made many new things. Some people liked his work. Other people did not like it. It is a big story. Do you like history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA parliament is a group of people. They meet to make new laws. They help speak for all the people. This helps make things fair. It is a big job. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople can work together. They join forces to do big jobs. This is called a partnership. It helps them reach a goal. It can save time and money. We can work together too! Do you like to work with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA passport is a small book. It shows who you are. It helps you travel to new places. It tells other lands your name. It helps you stay safe. Do you like to travel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA patent is a special rule. It helps people who make new things. They can share their ideas with us. Then, no one else can sell that thing for a while. This helps new ideas grow. Do you have a new idea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePatrice Lumumba was a leader. He helped his home become free. Many people worked with him. This was a big change. He was a very brave man. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePatriotism is a big word. It means loving your home. You may love your land or your way of life. This feeling helps people stay close. It can make you feel proud. Do you love your home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Biya is a leader in Cameroon. He has been the leader for a long time. He has been in charge since 1982. Some people say his way of leading is not fair. He still works to lead his country. Do you know where…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Kagame is a leader in Rwanda. He was born a long time ago. He lived in a new place for many years. Later, he helped his home country. He works to help people get food and school. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Samuelson was a smart man. He studied how money works. He wrote books to help us learn. He even helped leaders in our country. His work helped many students. Do you like to learn new things?
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