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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People have a right to choose. They can pick their own leaders. This helps them live how they want. It matters to everyone in the world. We want things to be fair. Do you think that is good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a leader named Selim ruled. He led a very large empire. He won many battles to make it grow. His empire became much bigger. This changed how people lived. It was a very big change. Do you like learning…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSelim III was a king. He ruled a big land. He wanted to make things better. He built a new army. This helped his people. But some people were not happy. They took his power away. It was a sad time. Did you know kings…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a king ruled Korea. His name was Seonjo. He wanted to help his people. He made new rules to help them. Then, a big war came. It was a hard time for everyone. Can you imagine being a king?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA government has many jobs. It is good to split these jobs up. This way, no one person has all the power. It helps keep things fair for everyone. We can all live better this way. Do you like rules that are fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, many people were serfs. They worked on land owned by a lord. They worked hard to grow food. In return, the lord kept them safe. This was a very hard way to live. Do you think it was hard to work all day?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people do very bad things. They hurt many people over time. This is a sad part of history. Police work hard to stop them. They use new tools to help. We learn from the past. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany years ago, things changed. People wanted more freedom. They wanted new ways to live. This helped people be more kind to each other. It made life feel different for many. Do you like to learn about the past?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA great king lived long ago. He was a leader in India. He built many beautiful things. He built the Taj Mahal. It is a very special place. It shows how much he loved his wife. Do you like old buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Shang Yang lived in China. He helped a group of people called Qin. He made new rules to help the land grow. These rules made the land very strong. His work helped change many things. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Mujib helped his people. He wanted a new country. He led a big fight for it. Soon, a new place called Bangladesh was born. He was their first leader. He worked hard to build it. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSher Shah was a great leader. He ruled a big land. He made new ways to trade. He also made a new coin. His work helped many people. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShinzo Abe was a leader in Japan. He led the country for a long time. He worked very hard to help Japan. He was a very famous man. People had many different ideas about him. Do you know who led Japan?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShopping is when we buy things. We go to shops for food. We can also shop on computers. Some people shop for fun. It can be a happy day. Do you like to shop?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSigismund was a great king. He ruled many lands. He was a king for a long time. He worked to lead his people. He helped make things better. Can you imagine being a king?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSigismund was a king. He ruled a large land. He lived a long time ago. He helped his land grow. He was a very famous leader. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Sioux are many groups of people. They live on the great plains. Long ago, they lived near big lakes. They hunted and fished for food. Today, they still live in many places. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA sister is a girl in a family. She may share parents with you. A sister can be older or younger. Sisters often play together. They can be very close friends. Do you have a sister?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSitting Bull was a great leader. He led his people. He worked hard to keep them safe. He was very brave. He wanted his land to stay his own. Do you like stories about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA skill is something you learn to do. You can learn to bake bread. You can learn to work well with friends. Practice helps you get better at it. Doing things helps you learn. What do you want to learn to do?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Slobodan Milošević was a leader. He led a place called Serbia. Long ago, many sad things happened during his time. He was later sent to a court. He died while he was there. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people live in crowded places. These places have small homes. They may lack clean water. They may lack light. Many people work hard to build better homes. Can you imagine living in a big city?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Smithsonian is a big group of museums. It helps us learn new things. It has many buildings and even a zoo. You can visit them for free. It is a fun place to explore. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSmuggling means moving things in secret. People do this to break rules. They might hide food or goods. This can be very dangerous. It is not a good thing to do. Have you ever seen a secret rule?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA sniper is a person who aims from far away. They hide well so others cannot see them. They use special tools to help them see. This helps them keep people safe. It is a very hard job to do. Do you think they are…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe world is always changing. Ways we live can change. People can work to make things fair. This helps us all live better. It can happen fast or slow. Do you see changes around you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople follow rules to live together. These rules help keep us safe. Some rules come from our friends. Other rules come from the law. We all work to be kind. Do you follow rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people want things to be fair. They work to help everyone. They want schools and doctors for all. This helps people live good lives. It is a kind way to lead. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes many people face the same problem. These are called social issues. People work hard to fix them. They can vote or help others. We can all help make things better. Do you want to help too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe learn how to act with others. We learn from our family. We also learn at school. This helps us live together. It is how we grow up. Do you like to play with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people can work together. They want to change things. They might march in the street. They might use the internet. This helps make things fair. It is a big team. Do you want to help too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople are all linked together. We have friends and groups. These links make a big web. It helps us see how we connect. It is a big, busy web. Do you have many friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople live in groups. We follow rules to stay safe. These rules help us live together. Groups can be families or friends. We help each other every day. It is good to be kind. Do you follow rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople live together in a group. We have rules to help us. These rules are part of our world. They help us know how to act. We all agree on them. It is how we live as a team. Do you follow rules at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how we live together. They use plans to learn new things. They look at many people. They also talk to a few people. This helps us understand the world. Do you like to learn about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople live in different groups. Some groups have more money. Other groups have less. This happens in many places. It can stay the same for a long time. Do you see groups like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use ideas to study life. These ideas help us learn about groups. They help us see how we live. We can learn how to make things better. It is a way to wonder about the world. Do you wonder about how people live?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how we live together. They use ideas to learn. These ideas help us see how groups work. It helps us understand our world. Do you like to learn about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSojourner Truth was a brave woman. Long ago, she was not free. She worked hard to find freedom. She helped many people too. She spoke up for what was right. Do you want to learn more about her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a big group of people lived in West Africa. A teacher named Usman led them. They built a very large land. Many people lived there together. It was a very big place. Do you like to learn about big lands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA soldier is part of an army. They have many jobs to do. Some people choose to join. Others must join by law. They work hard for their home. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople can work together. We help each other. This makes us a team. It helps us stay strong. We are all in this together. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSolon was a wise man. He lived in a place called Athens. He made new laws to help people. These laws made things fairer for all. He was a very good leader. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChing-ling was a leader in China. She was a very brave woman. She helped many people in her land. Her work helped shape her country. She is still remembered today. Do you want to learn more about her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big school in France. It started a long time ago. People go there to learn many things. It helps students find new ideas. It is a very special place. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA state is a special place. It has its own land. It has people who live there. It has leaders who make rules. These leaders are in charge. This helps the land stay safe. Do you know a country?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA leader has great power. They can make rules for a land. This helps people live together. It can help keep everyone safe. This power is very big. Do you think rules are good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA staff is a group of helpers. They work for a big leader. They help make plans. They also find out news. This helps the leader make good choices. It is a big job! Do you like to help your friends?
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