Air force
An air force uses planes. They fly high in the sky. They help people on the ground. Many people work to keep them flying. It is a big job. Do you like planes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSociety articles — Page 3
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Alauddin Khalji
Long ago, a man named Alauddin was a king. He ruled a big land in India. He led many brave soldiers. He also worked to keep his people safe. It was a very busy time. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAl-Azhar University
Al-Azhar is a big school. It is in a place called Cairo. It is very old. Many people go there to learn. It helps many students in the world. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexander Dubček
Alexander Dubček was a leader. He lived in a place called Czechoslovakia. He wanted to make things better for his people. He tried to give them more freedom. This was a very big goal. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexander I of Russia
Alexander was a king in Russia. He ruled a very big land. He built new schools for kids. He helped many people. He was a leader for a long time. Do you like to learn at school?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexander Suvorov
Alexander was a great leader. He led many big teams. He was very brave in hard times. His soldiers liked him a lot. He worked very hard every day. Do you want to be a leader?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexis de Tocqueville
Alexis was a man from France. He traveled to many far places. He wrote books about how people live. His books help us learn today. Do you like to read books? He was a very smart thinker.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexis of Russia
Alexis was a king in Russia. He ruled a very big land. He worked to make new laws. Some people were not happy with his rules. He tried to keep things peaceful. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlfredo Stroessner
A leader named Alfredo ruled Paraguay. He was in charge for a long time. He was not always kind to his people. This was a very hard time. Many people worked to change things. Can you learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAl-Hakim bi-Amr Allah
A long time ago, a leader lived in Egypt. His name was al-Hakim. He was a king in a city called Cairo. Some people thought he was a good leader. Other people thought he was not kind. He is still remembered today. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAli Abdullah Saleh
Ali was a leader in Yemen. He was a soldier first. He led the country for a long time. Many people lived under his rule. He helped bring two parts of Yemen together. Can you imagine being a leader?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAl-Nasir Muhammad
Long ago, a leader named an-Nasir ruled Egypt. He was a king for many years. He helped his people by lowering taxes. This made life better for them. He worked hard to lead his land. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlternative dispute resolution
Sometimes people disagree. They may not agree on a rule. They can talk to a helper. A helper helps them find a way to be fair. This can happen without a judge. Do you like to help friends get along?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAmda Seyon I
Amda Seyon was a great king. He ruled a big land. He led many people. He made his land much larger. His work helped his people for a long time. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAmr ibn al-As
Amr was a leader long ago. He led many people. He helped build a new home in Egypt. He also made a big city. It was a very busy place. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAndrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was a leader. He was a top leader in the U.S. He led many men in wars. He also helped start a new group. Some people liked him a lot. Other people did not like his rules. Do you know about old leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnimal welfare
We want animals to be happy. They need good food and homes. People work hard to help them. This makes life fair for all. We can be kind to them. Do you love animals too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnte Pavelić
A man named Ante Pavelić led a group. He wanted a new land. He was a very harsh leader. He treated many people very unfairly. This was a sad time in history. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnti-aircraft warfare
People use tools to stay safe. These tools watch the sky. They help protect homes and ships. Some tools use big guns. Others use fast missiles. They work to stop planes. This helps keep everyone safe. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnti-clericalism
Some people did not want religious leaders to have power. They wanted leaders to follow the law instead. This happened in many places long ago. It was a very hard time for some. Do you think it is good to have rules…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAntiochus III the Great
Long ago, there was a king. His name was Antiochus. He ruled a very large land. He worked hard to grow his empire. He was called a great king. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAntónio de Oliveira Salazar
Long ago, a man named Salazar led Portugal. He was a teacher first. He became a leader for many years. He made many big rules for his people. Some of his rules were not fair. Can you learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAntonio Gramsci
Antonio was a thinker from Italy. He wrote many books. He wrote them while in a hard place. His ideas help us today. He wanted things to be fair. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAntonio José de Sucre
Sucre was a great leader. He helped many people be free. He was a brave soldier. He even helped start a new country. He worked hard to help others. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAntonio López de Santa Anna
Santa Anna was a leader in Mexico. He was a general in the army. He led the country many times. He made many big choices. Some people did not like his rules. Can you learn about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAnwar Sadat
Anwar Sadat was a leader in Egypt. He helped lead his country. He worked hard to make peace. This helped many people. He was a very important man. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleApartheid
Long ago, things were unfair in South Africa. People were kept apart because of how they looked. This was called apartheid. Many people worked hard to change this. They wanted everyone to be treated the same. Now,…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAppeal
Sometimes a judge makes a choice. If people think it is wrong, they can ask for help. This is called an appeal. A higher judge looks at the case. They check to see if the rule was right. Can you help make things fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArab League
Many countries work together. This group is called the Arab League. They help many lands stay free. They also try to help each other. It is good to work as a team. Do you like to work with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArabs
Arabs are a group of people. They speak the Arabic language. Many live in a big area with sun and sand. They have many special songs and foods. This history is very long. Can you learn more about them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArmoured warfare
Tanks are big, strong vehicles. They help people move in wars. They were made a long time ago. These machines help keep people safe. They can move over hard ground. Do you like big machines?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArranged marriage
Sometimes, families help people get married. Parents may choose a partner. The couple can say yes or no. This is a very old way to marry. It still happens in many places today. Do you know how people marry?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthashastra
This is a very old book. It tells how to rule a land. It helps a king lead well. The book talks about food and money. It also helps people stay safe. Do you like old books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Arthur was a leader in the army. He helped his country a lot. He worked in many far places. He was even a top leader for the government. Arthur worked hard for many years. Do you like stories about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArtillery
Artillery are big tools. They can throw things very far. Long ago, people used machines to throw stones. Now, we use guns and rockets. They help people in many ways. Do you like to learn about big tools?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAssassination
Some people are killed in a sudden way. This often happens to leaders. It has happened for a very long time. It can change how the world works. We study these stories to learn. Have you ever heard of a leader?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAssault
Some people act in ways that are not kind. They may hurt others or make them feel scared. This is against the law. Rules help keep us safe. People work hard to make things fair. Do you know how rules help us?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAtal Bihari Vajpayee
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a leader in India. He was a leader for many years. He also wrote poems. He helped lead his country. His work helped many people. Do you like to read poems too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAudience
An audience is a group of people. They watch a show together. They may listen to music or play games. You can be part of an audience too. It is fun to watch things with friends. Do you like to watch shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAugustus II the Strong
A king was very strong. He could break metal with his hands. He lived a long time ago. He built many beautiful buildings. He loved art and music. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAung San
A man named Aung San was a leader. He wanted his home to be free. He worked very hard for his people. He helped start a new country. Many people call him a father. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi is a leader. She helps her country, Myanmar. She worked hard for many years. Many people like her. She wants things to be fair. Can you learn about her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAurangzeb
Long ago, a man named Aurangzeb ruled. He was a great king. His land was very big. He led many soldiers. He also built many mosques. People remember him today. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAutocracy
One person has all the power. This person is a leader. They make all the rules. They do not let others help. This can be unfair to people. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBachelor's degree
A degree is a special prize. You get it after school. It takes a few years to finish. It helps you learn a job. You can do many things with it. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a leader. He lived in India long ago. He wanted his people to rule themselves. He worked very hard for this. He was a hero to many. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBantu peoples
Many people live in Africa. They speak many ways to talk. These ways are called Bantu. The people moved to new lands long ago. This helped them grow. It is a big family of people. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarack Obama
Barack Obama was a leader. He was the president of the USA. He worked hard to help people. He lived in many places. He was a very important man. Do you like to learn about leaders?
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