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Long ago, Armenian people wanted a home. They lived in two big lands. They worked hard to be free. They wanted to rule themselves. This helped them make a new country. Can you imagine making a new country?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn armistice is a plan. It helps people stop fighting. It is not always a final peace. It gives people time to talk. This helps make things better. Do you know how people find peace?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCountries work to keep peace. They make rules for weapons. These rules help stop big fights. This keeps people safe. It also helps the world. Do you think rules help people get along?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes groups compete to be strong. They try to build many tools for war. This can cost a lot of money. It is hard to stop. It can make things unsafe. Do you think people can work together?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Arnold lived in New York. He was a very smart man. He ran a big business. But his business was not good or fair. He made many people unhappy. After he died, things began to change for the better. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArnulfo Arias was a leader in Panama. He was also a doctor. He helped women vote for the first time. Sometimes, it was hard for him to lead. He had to leave his home many times. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn arrest is when police take someone away. They do this if a person broke a rule. The person may have to go to a station. This helps keep everyone safe. It is a way to find the truth. Do you know what the police do?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA judge can sign a paper. This paper is for the police. It says they can find a person. It helps keep things fair. We use rules to help everyone. Do you like rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people set fires on purpose. They may burn a house or a forest. This is not safe for anyone. It can hurt many things. People work hard to stop fires. They want to keep us safe. Do you know how to stay safe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur Balfour was a leader. He helped run a big country. He worked in many jobs. He helped make new rules for schools. He also helped people with land. He lived a long time. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur was a smart teacher. He taught people about money. He worked at a big school. He helped many students learn. His ideas help us today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur Chung was a great leader. He was the first president of his land. He helped his people be free. He was a very kind man. We can learn from his life. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Gobineau lived long ago. He was a writer from France. He wrote books about people. His ideas were not true. They were very unfair to others. We must learn from his mistakes. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur Burns was a man who studied money. He worked for the government. He helped lead a big bank. He also lived in many places. He worked hard to help people. Do you like to learn about money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur Griffith was a man from Ireland. He helped start a new group. This group wanted Ireland to rule itself. He also wrote for a paper. He worked hard for his home. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur Harris was a leader in the air. He led many planes in a big war. He helped his country during a hard time. Many people remember his choices today. It was a very serious time. Do you like planes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur Henderson was a leader. He helped many people. He worked hard for his team. He even won a prize for peace. He was a very kind man. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur Meighen was a leader in Canada. He was a lawyer too. He helped lead the country. He worked very hard for his people. He was a very smart man. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur was a man who studied history. He wrote many books about leaders. He helped write speeches for a president. His work helped us learn about the past. It is fun to learn about history. Do you like to read…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur Percival was a soldier. He worked for the British Army. He fought in big wars. Long ago, he led many men. It was a hard job. Do you like stories about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur Phillip was a sea leader. He led many ships to a new land. He helped start a place called Sydney. Many things are named after him today. Do you like to explore new places?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Arthur was a leader. He worked for a bad group. He was not kind to many people. This was very unfair. Later, he was punished for his choices. Do you know what being fair means?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur was a pilot in the air. He flew planes in a big war. He was a very good leader. He helped many people stay safe. He even signed a paper to end the war. Do you like planes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, people steal art. They take paintings from museums. This is very sad. Many people work hard to find the art. They want to bring it home. It is good to protect art. Do you like to visit museums?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCosta e Silva was a leader in Brazil. He was a soldier first. Later, he became the president. His time as leader was very hard for many people. Things were not fair for them. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArturo was a leader in Chile. He was the president three times. He worked to help many people. He made new rules for his land. His work changed the country. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArturo Frondizi was a leader. He was the president of Argentina. He helped build many new things. He also liked to play soccer. He worked hard for his country. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people used a wrong idea. They thought some people were better than others. This idea was not true. It caused much sadness for many. Today, we know all people are the same. Can you believe how much we have…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAshley Montagu was a smart man. He studied how people live. He taught us that all people are one. He wanted everyone to be kind. His books help us learn. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAshraf Ghani was a leader. He helped lead a country called Afghanistan. He worked very hard to help his people. Later, things changed in his home. He had to leave his job. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big group helps people in Asia. They work to make life better. They help build roads and schools. This helps many families. It is good to help others. Do you like to help?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people are called Asian. They come from a big place called Asia. Some live in Asia. Others live far away. This group has many different kinds of people. It is a big, wide group. Do you know where Asia is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany groups work together. Some groups help people trade. They help sell things. This helps many lands. It makes things easier for all. Do you like to trade?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAskar Akayev was a leader. He led a place called Kyrgyzstan. He was a teacher before. He helped run his country for many years. Then, many people wanted a change. He had to leave. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named A. S. Neill loved kids. He started a special school. It was called Summerhill. At his school, kids could be happy. They could choose what to do. He wanted kids to feel free. Do you like to choose your own…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAssata Shakur was a woman who fought for change. She worked with groups to help people. Long ago, she was in a big fight with the law. She went to live in a new land. She lived there for a long time. Do you want to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people act in a scary way. They might make you think they will hurt you. This can happen with a look or a word. It is wrong to make others feel unsafe. We want everyone to feel safe. Do you feel safe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn asset is something a business owns. It can be money or things like buildings. Some assets you can touch. Others are ideas that help a company. These things help a business grow. They are very useful. Do you know…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople take care of things they own. They can look after money. They can look after big buildings. They can even look after forests. This helps things stay good for a long time. It is a very smart way to work. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people need a little help. They can live in special homes. These homes have kind people to help. They can help with food or baths. It is a place to make friends. Do you know someone who lives in one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Astor family was very famous. They lived in America and England. They did much work in business. They also gave money to help others. Their name is on many streets and parks. Do you know any famous families?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, two sides fight in a war. One side is very big. The other side is very small. The small side uses smart plans. They hide in trees or hills. This helps them stay safe. Can you think of a good plan?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people in Athens had a new idea. It was called democracy. This means the people had power. They worked together to make rules. This helped the city stay strong. Do you like to help make rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people try to break the law. They want to do something bad. They take a big step to do it. But the bad thing does not happen. This is called an attempt. It is still against the law. Do you think that is fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome wars are very long. One side tries to wear down the other. They try to use up all the tools and food. This is a hard way to fight. It can be very sad for many people. Do you see how hard this is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn auction is a way to buy things. People bid to get a prize. One person says the price. Others try to pay more. This helps people find a fair price. It can be fun to watch. Do you like to bid?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople check work to make sure it is right. They look at books and numbers. This helps keep things fair. It is a way to find mistakes. It helps us trust the truth. Can you think of something to check?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAudrey was a wise woman. She traveled to far places. She studied how people live. She learned about food and families. Her work helps us learn today. Do you like to learn about people?
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