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Walter Lippmann was a writer. He wrote many stories in newspapers. He helped people understand the news. His work was very good. He won special prizes for his writing. Do you like to read news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a boy became a king. He ruled a very big land. He was a smart leader. He worked hard to help his people. Later, things became very hard for him. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThere are rules for war. These rules help keep people safe. Some people break these rules. This is very sad and wrong. Leaders work hard to make things fair. Do you think rules are good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWarren Buffett is a man who loves business. He grew up in a place called Omaha. As a boy, he sold many things. He even sold gum! Now, he helps many people by giving money away. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA warship is a special boat. It is used for fighting. These boats are very strong. They carry tools for the crew. They help keep people safe. Do you like big boats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWealth is having many things of value. It can be money or a home. It can also be tools. Wealth helps people when they need it. It can help you learn new things. Do you know what you own?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleW. E. B. Du Bois was a great leader. He worked for fair rules for all. He wrote many books to help people. He also taught at a school. His work helped change the world. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA state can help its people. It gives food or money to those in need. This helps everyone live a good life. It is a kind way to lead. Do you think this is a good idea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople hunt whales for food. They also use whale oil. This oil was used long ago. Now, many people watch whales in the sea instead. Do you like whales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA wife is a woman in a marriage. She may wear a ring. Some wives change their last name. This helps show they are married. Many people work to make things fair. Do you know any special rings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilhelm was a great leader. He was a king in a place called Prussia. Later, he led all of Germany. He worked with many people to build a new country. He lived a very long life. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA will is a special paper. It says who gets your things. It tells us what you want. This helps people after you are gone. It is a good way to plan. Do you like to plan things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Blackstone was a man who studied law. He wrote books about rules. These books helped people understand the law. His work was very helpful to many. He lived a long time ago. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Gladstone was a great leader. He helped lead his country. He worked for many years. People liked him a lot. They called him "The People's William." Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Mansfield was a judge. He helped make new rules. He worked to make things fairer for people. This helped many people in his land. He was very smart. Do you like learning about rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named William Pitt was a leader. He was a very young leader. He helped his country during hard times. He worked to make things better. He was a very smart man. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam was a great leader. He lived a long time ago. He helped his people stay free. He wanted everyone to be kind. This helped his land grow. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Wilberforce was a kind man. He lived a long time ago. He worked to help people. Many people were treated unfairly. William fought to make things right. He did not stop trying. Can you be kind like him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilly Brandt was a leader in Germany. He helped many people. He worked to make peace between lands. This helped the world stay calm. He even won a big prize for peace. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWinston Churchill was a famous leader. He lived in a place called Britain. He helped his people during a big war. He also wrote many books. He was a very busy man. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA witness tells what they saw. They go to a court. They tell the truth. This helps people learn the facts. It is a big job. Do you like telling stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a leader named Jogaila ruled. He was a king in two lands. He joined two groups of people together. This helped them stay strong. It was a big change for everyone. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWomen want fair rights. Some women could own land. In Egypt, women had rights. They could buy and sell things. This helps everyone live well. Do you think rights are good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWomen wanted to vote. This means picking leaders. For a long time, many women could not vote. Many people worked hard to change this. Now, women can vote in many places. Do you know who votes in your town?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWoodrow Wilson was a leader. He was a president. He helped lead a big war. He also worked for peace. He made many new rules. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people work for money. They do jobs to help us. They build things and grow food. This work helps the whole world. It is very important. Do you know what you want to be?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe World Bank helps many countries. It gives money to help people. This money builds roads and schools. It also helps keep the air clean. The bank wants to end poverty. Can you think of ways to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAll people in the world work together. We make and buy many things. This helps us live. It matters to everyone. Do you like to trade things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big group helps people stay well. They work all over the world. They help stop sickness from spreading. This helps everyone live a good life. It is a very big job. Do you want to stay healthy too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome places are very special. They are special to everyone. These places can be old buildings. They can be pretty forests too. We work hard to keep them safe. This helps us see them later. Do you want to visit one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWorld peace means no more fighting. It is a dream for everyone. People want to live in a kind way. Many groups work to help us. We can all be friends. Do you want peace too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA world's fair is a big show. Many nations come to show things. They show new tools and art. It is a way to learn. It helps us see the world. Do you want to visit one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries work together. They trade things like food and tools. This group helps them follow rules. It helps them play fair. This helps the whole world. Do you like to trade toys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleXi Jinping is a leader in China. He works in a big city. He helps run the country. He was a young man who lived in a small village. He worked hard to help many people. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYale is a big school. It is in a place called New Haven. It started a long time ago. People go there to learn many things. It helps people grow. Do you want to learn too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYasser Arafat was a leader. He led a group of people. He worked hard for his home. He even won a peace prize. He wanted people to live in peace. Do you like peace?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYohannes was a king. He lived in Ethiopia. He worked to bring people together. He also helped keep his land safe. He was a very strong leader. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, there was a king. He lived in a big city. He built a great palace for his home. He also helped make many big books. Do you like big books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Yoruba are a large group of people. They live in West Africa. Many of them live in Nigeria. They have their own way to talk. They have many beautiful cities. Can you learn about them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Zara Yaqob ruled. He was a king in Ethiopia. He built many big churches. He also wrote books. He worked hard to lead his people. Do you like reading books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Zhang Qian traveled. He went to far lands. He saw many new things. He learned about new people. His trips helped people trade goods. This helped the whole world. Do you like to explore?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZhou Enlai was a leader in China. He worked to help his country. He was a very good speaker. He helped many people during hard times. He was a kind man. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZhuge Liang was a very smart man. He lived in China a long time ago. He helped a leader named Liu Bei. He had many big ideas to help his people. He was a great helper to his land. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCities have rules for land. These rules help us plan. Some spots are for homes. Other spots are for shops. This keeps things neat. It helps cities grow well. Do you like your town?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Zulu are a group of people. They live in a place called South Africa. They make beautiful art with beads. These beads tell stories. They also show who people are. The Zulu people are very proud. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany years ago, money problems hit Asia. It started in Thailand. Then, it spread to other places. This made life hard for many people. Soon, things began to get better. We can learn from the past. Have you ever had…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, Russia had money problems. Their money lost its value. This made things hard for many people. It was a very sad time. Can you imagine that?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people in Thailand were upset. They did not like their leader. Some people held big protests. This caused a lot of trouble. A new group took over the government. It was a very busy time. Do you like to help people?
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