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.
Barbara Gittings was a brave leader. She helped many people. She worked to make things fair. She wanted people to be kind to each other. This helped the world change. Do you want to be kind too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome groups help lawyers do their jobs. They make sure lawyers follow the rules. This helps people get help with the law. These groups are in many places. They help keep things fair. Do you know a lawyer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people want to be lawyers. They must take a big test first. This test shows they know the rules. It helps them do a good job. It is hard work! Do you want to learn the rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBarghash was a leader in Zanzibar. He built new roads and parks. He also helped build clean water pipes. He worked to make things better for his people. Do you like to visit parks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA bar is a line in court. It keeps people in their spots. Some people sit on one side. Lawyers sit on the other side. This helps the court work well. Do you like to follow rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA baron is a special leader. They were very important long ago. Some had land and many workers. They could even wear a small crown. These leaders helped the king. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBoganda was a great leader. He helped his people. He worked for fairness. He wanted everyone to be equal. He helped start a new country. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBartolomé Mitre was a leader. He helped lead a country called Argentina. He was also a soldier. He wrote many books and stories. He worked hard for his people. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man led an army. He was a brave leader. He helped many people. He even helped with farms. He was a good man. Do you like stories about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man did a very bad thing. He hurt many people in a holy place. This was very sad and unfair. Many leaders said he was wrong. People worked hard to make things better. Do you think being kind is important?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBashar was a leader in Syria. He was a doctor first. His father was a leader too. Then Bashar became the leader. Many people were sad during his rule. Now he is not in Syria. Do you know where Syria is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man sold tools for war. He sold these to many lands. He was very rich. He made hard choices to get money. This mattered to the world. Do you think he was kind?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBat Masterson lived a big life. He was a lawman in the West. He worked in a place called Dodge City. He also wrote stories for newspapers. He was a very famous man. Do you like stories about the West?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA baton is a long stick. Officers use it to stay safe. They use it to help people. It can even break a window. This helps people get out of cars. It is a helpful tool. Have you seen one before?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tools help keep crowds safe. They hit but do not go through. These tools can still hurt people. People work to find better ways. It is a very serious thing. Do you see how people stay safe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYour body belongs to you. People should not touch you without asking. It is okay to bump into someone in a crowd. But hitting is not okay. It is against the rules. Do you feel safe in your space?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaudouin was a king. He lived in Belgium. He led his people for a long time. Many people liked him very much. He was a kind leader. Do you know any kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBayan was a great leader. He led a big army. He worked for a king named Kublai Khan. He helped the king win many lands. He was a very strong man. Do you like stories about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBayard Rustin was a kind leader. He helped many people. He worked for fairness for all. He used peace to make changes. He was a very brave man. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA bazaar is a busy market. It has many small shops. People sell food and clothes there. It is a place to meet friends. These markets are very old. Do you like to shop?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBeatrix was a queen. She lived in a place called the Netherlands. Long ago, she had to live far away from home. Then she came back. She became the leader of her people. She helped her country for many years. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRokeya was a great writer. She helped many girls learn. She started a school for them. This helped girls have a better life. We still remember her today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make many choices. Sometimes we do not pick the best thing. This is because our feelings can change our minds. We study why this happens. It helps us make better choices. Do you ever change your mind?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBéla Kun was a leader. He lived in Hungary. He wanted to change how things worked. He led a new group of people. Many people listened to him. He had a big job. Do you like to lead groups?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBelisario Betancur was a leader. He was the president of Colombia. He worked hard for peace. He helped many people learn to read. He wanted his country to be calm. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBella Abzug was a strong leader. She worked to help many people. She fought for women to have rights. She also loved to wear bright hats. Bella helped make the world fairer. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlebell hooks was a writer. She wrote many books. She wrote about being fair to all people. Her books help us learn. She wanted everyone to feel safe and loved. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChina is building many new things. They build big roads and rails. They also build large ports. This helps many countries trade. It can help people find work. This plan helps the world connect. Do you like to travel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBen Bernanke is a man who studies money. He helped lead a big group for money. He worked hard when things were hard. He helped keep the world's money safe. His work was very important. Do you like learning about money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBen Carson is a doctor. He helps people with their brains. He worked very hard in school. He also worked for the government. He is a very famous man. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBen Chifley was a leader in Australia. He used to drive big trains. Later, he became a great leader for his country. He helped many people after a big war. He worked hard to make life better. Do you like trains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA bench is where a judge sits. It is often a high desk. Long ago, judges sat on long seats. This name helps us find the judge. It also means all the judges. Do you want to see a court?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBenedict Anderson was a smart teacher. He studied how people feel part of a group. He wrote books about many lands. He loved to learn new ways to talk. His work helps us learn about the world. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA person can get help from a trust. This person is a beneficiary. They may be a child. They may even be a big company. This helps people who need care. It is a kind way to help. Can you think of ways to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBen was a kind lawyer. He worked to make the world fair. He helped people follow the rules. He wanted peace for everyone. Ben worked hard for a long time. Do you want to help people too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBengt Holmström is a smart man. He studies how money works. He lived in Finland a long time ago. Now he teaches at a big school. He won a very special prize. His work helps us understand things. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNoynoy Aquino was a leader. He was the president of the Philippines. He helped his country grow. He worked very hard for his people. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Benjamin Bloom helped kids learn. He studied how we learn new things. He wanted every child to do well. He thought teachers could help each kid in their own way. This helps us all grow. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBenjamin was a man who loved freedom. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many books. He also helped lead his people. He wanted everyone to be fair. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBenjamin Harrison was a leader. He was a president. He lived a long time ago. He worked hard for his country. He helped many people. Do you like history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBenjamin was a brave pilot. He flew planes in a big war. Long ago, things were not fair to him. He worked hard to do his best. He helped change the rules for everyone. He was a great leader. Can you fly a plane?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBenny Wenda is a leader. He helps his people. He wants them to be free. He lives far from home now. He talks to many leaders. He works very hard. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBen Shapiro is a man who talks about news. He has a show on the radio. He also writes many books. He shares his ideas with many people. He helps people learn about his views. Do you like to listen to stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBerengar was a king long ago. He ruled a land called Italy. He worked hard to be a leader. Many people wanted to be king too. It was a hard job for him. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very big library. It is in a city called Berlin. It has many old books. It has music too. People can go there to learn. It is a special place. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Bernardino Caballero lived in Paraguay. He was a brave leader. He was a soldier in a big war. Later, he became the leader of his country. He helped start a group that still helps people today.…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBernardino Rivadavia was a leader. He was the first president of Argentina. He helped build many schools. He also helped build museums. He worked hard for his city. Do you like to learn in schools?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBernardo was a brave leader. He lived a long time ago. He helped many people in a big war. He sent food and tools to help them. He was a hero to many. Do you like stories about heroes?
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