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.
Anna was a leader in Russia. She ruled a large land. She helped build new schools. She also helped build big cities. Anna was a very strong person. Do you like learning about kings and queens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnna was a writer in Russia. She wrote stories about many people. She told the truth about hard times. This work helped many people see the world. She was very brave. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnna was a brave woman. She worked at a big shipyard. She helped many workers stand up for what is right. This helped her country become free. She is a hero to many. Do you know what a hero is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnn Coulter is a writer. She writes many books. She also writes for newspapers. She shares her ideas on TV. Many people like to hear her speak. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnne was a queen. She lived in France. She helped her young son rule. She was a very strong leader. She worked hard for her people. Do you like stories about queens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnne was a queen long ago. She ruled many lands. She was a kind leader. Many people lived with her. She had a very big job. Do you like history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTurgot was a man from France. He worked for the king. He helped people with money and food. He wanted things to be fair for all. He worked very hard to help. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnne Sullivan was a kind teacher. She helped a girl named Helen. Helen could not see or hear. Anne taught her how to learn. This helped Helen change her life. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnnie Besant was a brave leader. She helped many people. She worked for fair rules. She also helped children learn. She traveled to a far land. She was a great speaker. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, rules for how to act go away. This can feel very strange. People might not know how to act. It can make people feel alone. We need good rules to help us. Do you like having rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes we do not know a person's name. This can happen on purpose. A person might want to be a secret helper. They might also want to stay safe. It is a way to keep things private. Do you like surprises?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnthony Albanese is a leader. He helps lead Australia. He works in a big office. He makes rules for the land. He wants to help many people. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnthony Eden was a leader in Britain. He helped run the country. He also served in a big war. He was a very brave man. He worked hard to help people. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Anthony Giddens studies people. He writes many books. These books help us learn. He wants to know how we live. He helps us see how we change the world. Do you like to learn about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnthony Panizzi was a man who loved books. He was a head librarian in London. He helped make a very big library. He even helped design a new room for it. He worked hard to help people learn. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Van Diemen lived long ago. He worked for a big trading group. He sent ships to find new lands. One ship found a place called Van Diemen's Land. Now we call that place Tasmania. Do you like to explore?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople work to keep things fair. Long ago, leaders made rules for this. They wanted to stop bad deals. This helps everyone stay safe. It is good to be fair. Do you like to play fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA leader in China wanted things to be fair. He looked for people who were not being honest. Some leaders were caught doing wrong. This helped make the rules work better. Do you think being honest is good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people work to stop unfair leaders. They want to keep things fair for all. This started many years ago in Europe. Many different people joined together to help. It matters because it helps people stay free. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people want to stop nuclear tools. They worry about big weapons. They also worry about power. Many people march to show this. They want a safe world for us. Do you want to help too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople work to be fair to all. They want everyone to have the same chances. This helps people of all colors live well. It is a good way to help the world. Do you want to be kind to everyone?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAntonin Scalia was a judge. He worked for the highest court. He helped people learn about laws. He was a very smart leader. He worked hard for many years. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAntónio Guterres is a leader. He works for the United Nations. This group helps many people. He helps keep peace in the world. He also cares for our earth. He works hard every day. Do you want to help people too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuzmán Blanco was a leader. He led a place called Venezuela. He helped build many schools. He also helped make new money. This helped his people a lot. Do you like to go to school?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAntonio was a leader in his land. He lived a long life. He helped change his country. Many people remember him. He was a very big part of history. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnton was a teacher. He helped children. Many children had no homes. He taught them how to work. He taught them to work as a group. This helped them learn. Do you like to work with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Anton lived in the Netherlands. He led a group of people. He worked with a group that took over his land. This was not good for his country. After the war, he was punished for his choices. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnton was a man who loved stars. He looked at the night sky. He learned how stars work. He also wrote about how people live. He wanted things to be fair for all. Do you like to look at the stars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnwar is a leader in Malaysia. He helps run his country. He has worked hard for many years. Sometimes things were very hard for him. He did not give up. He is the leader now. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThree countries made a plan. Australia, New Zealand, and the US joined together. They wanted to stay safe. They promised to help each other. This plan helps them work as friends. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named A. P. Elkin lived long ago. He studied how people live. He was a teacher in Australia. He helped many people. He worked hard to make changes. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA. Philip Randolph was a great leader. He helped many workers. He fought for fair rules for all. He wanted everyone to be treated well. He helped people stand together. He was very brave. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKalam was a great man in India. He studied how to fly things in the sky. He helped build big rockets. People loved him very much. He was even a leader for his country. Do you like looking at the stars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can learn a job by working. You work with a teacher. They show you how to do things. You learn while you work. It helps you get a good job. Do you want to learn a new skill?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, many people lived in a land called Aram. They lived in many small groups. Some lived in big cities. They had their own way to talk. This helped them share ideas. Can you imagine living in a land from long ago?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Aratus lived in Greece. He wanted to help his home city. He led his people to be free. Aratus was a great leader. He helped many cities join together. Do you like stories about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome things cost different amounts in different places. You can buy them low in one spot. Then you can sell them high in another spot. This helps prices stay the same everywhere. Do you like finding good deals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people have a big fight. They cannot agree on what is right. A fair person helps them decide. This person makes a choice for them. Everyone must follow that choice. It helps people solve problems fast. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Rosebery lived long ago. He was a leader in his country. He worked very hard in his job. He also loved to ride horses. He was a very smart man. Do you like to lead groups?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople keep old things to remember the past. These things can be photos or papers. Special workers help take care of them. They keep them safe and clean. This helps us learn. Do you like looking at old photos?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries work together in the cold North. They help keep the land safe. They talk about the ice and air. This helps all people living there. It is good to work as a team. Do you like the snow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA leader named Ardashir lived long ago. He started a new group of kings. He ruled a large land. This land was called Iran. His work helped shape the world. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAriel Sharon was a leader in Israel. He was a soldier first. He later became a top leader. Many people have different ideas about him. He was a very big part of history. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAristide Briand was a leader in France. He worked hard for peace. He wanted countries to be kind to each other. This helped many people stay safe. He even won a big prize for peace. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAristides Pereira was a leader. He led a place called Cape Verde. He helped his people become free. He worked hard to help them. It is good to lead with care. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome groups had much power. A small group made the rules. They were often very rich. This helped them lead many lands. It is a big part of history. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArjun Appadurai is a wise teacher. He studies how people live in our world. He looks at how we share ideas. He also looks at how we move. This helps us learn about each other. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a sad thing happened. Many Armenian people were hurt. Leaders said it was not true. They said people were just moving. But many people died. We learn the truth to be kind. Do you like to learn history?
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