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.
Long ago, some people lived in the bush. They were called bushrangers. They hid in the wild woods. They took things from others. This was not fair. Now, the bush is a quiet place. Do you like stories about the wild?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMoney and work change in cycles. Sometimes things grow and get better. Other times, things slow down. This can happen many times. It can take a few years. It helps us learn. Do you see changes around you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people learn how to run a business. They learn how to sell things. They learn how to work with others. This helps them lead a company. It is a big job. Do you want to lead a company?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome schools teach about business. These schools help people learn to lead. They teach how to run a shop or a big company. This helps the world work well. It is a very big job. Do you want to lead a team?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Butch Cassidy lived in the West. He led a group of friends. They took things that did not belong to them. This made the law look for them. Later, they had to move far away. Do you like stories…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes a leader leaves their job. A new election is held to find a new person. This is called a by-election. It helps fill a seat in the government. It is a way to keep things fair. Do you like to vote?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, there was a big empire. A king led the people. He was like a leader from God. Many workers helped the king rule. They helped collect money for the land. Do you like to help others? It is good to work…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries made a special list. It tells how to treat people well. This list helps many people live together. It was made a long time ago. Now, leaders use it to help. Do you think rules are good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCairo University is a big school. It is in Egypt. It started a long time ago. Many people worked to build it. Now, many students go there to learn. It is a very special place. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCai Yuanpei was a wise man. He helped many children learn. He worked at a big school. He wanted schools to be fair for all. This helped many people. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA call is a special deal. Two people make a plan. One person pays a small fee. This gives them a choice. They can buy something later. The price stays the same. Does this sound like a good deal?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Calogero lived in Sicily. He was a powerful leader. Long ago, he was very mean to some people. Later, he helped others. He even helped soldiers in a big war. Do you know about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCamilla was a smart woman. She loved to learn about people. She traveled to far islands. She worked in a big school too. Her work helps us know more. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCamille was a writer in France. He wrote stories to help people. He spoke to big crowds. He wanted things to be fair. Later, things became very hard. Many people were treated poorly. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCamille is a smart teacher. She writes many books. She likes to study art and music. She also talks about how people live. She shares her big ideas with the world. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCanaan Banana was a leader. He was the first president of a country called Zimbabwe. He worked hard to help his people. Later, he faced some very hard times. He was a man who changed his country. Do you want to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCanada has a great hockey team. They play in big games. They win many gold medals. This team makes people proud. Do you like to play sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCanada uses a dollar. It is used to buy things. The coins have birds on them. People call them loonies. This helps us trade. Do you have any coins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use special charts to see prices. These look like small candles. They show if a price went up or down. They help people make good choices. It is a clever way to see facts. Do you like looking at charts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Cantonese people live in China. They speak a special way. Many people moved there long ago. They made a new home together. This helps them have a special culture. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Cao Pi ruled. He was a king in China. He liked to write poems. He also helped run his land. He was a very busy leader. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people sell things for more money. They might sell a house or gold. If they make a profit, they pay a tax. This helps the government. It is a way to share wealth. Do you know what you would sell?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man wrote a big book. It is about how we trade. He says trade helps us be free. This book helps us learn. Do you like to trade?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man wrote a famous book. He wrote about money and rules. He talked about how things change. New ideas can replace old ones. This helps the world grow. It is a big idea. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people save their money. They give it to big groups. These groups use the money to build things. This helps the world grow. It is a big way to help. Do you like to save money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA captain is a leader. They lead big ships on the sea. They help many people stay safe. This job is very big. It matters to the whole crew. Do you like big ships?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use cars to hide bombs. These can hurt people and buildings. It is a very sad thing. Many people work hard to keep us safe. They use big blocks to stop cars. Do you see ways to stay safe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCardiff University is a big school. It is in Wales. People go there to learn. It has been around for a long time. Many smart people work there. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA career is like a long trip. It is the work you do. It can change as you grow. Many people have different jobs. This helps you find what you love. What do you want to do?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany islands work together. They help each other grow. They share many things. This helps all the people. It makes life better. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarl is a news writer. He works to find the truth. He helped tell a big story about the government. His work helped make things fair. It is good to tell the truth. Do you like news stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarles Puigdemont is a leader. He lived in a place called Catalonia. He worked as a writer first. Then he became a leader for his people. Some things were not easy for him. He moved to a new place. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlo Favetti was a man from Italy. He was a leader. He also wrote poems. He helped his town grow. He worked very hard. Do you like poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Carlo was a leader. He lived in a big city. He led a group of people. Many things were hard for them. He was a very powerful man. Do you like stories about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlos Andrés Pérez was a leader. He led a place called Venezuela. He helped his country grow. Many people liked his work. He worked hard for his people. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlos was a leader in Paraguay. He helped his country grow. He built new schools for kids. He also made new roads. This helped many people. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Carlos led a group. He became a leader in Guatemala. He worked with people from a far land. Many things changed for the people there. Some changes were very hard. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlos was a leader in Chile. He was a soldier first. He led the country two times. He worked to build new things. People remember him today. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlos was a king in Portugal. He loved to study the deep sea. He used boats to learn about water. Long ago, something very sad happened to him. It was a hard time for his family. Can you imagine being a king?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Carlos led Guatemala. He was a leader in the army. Long ago, he was the president. His time in charge was very hard. Many people were treated unfairly. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlos was a man from Brazil. He wanted to change his country. He worked with a group to fight for what he believed. Long ago, things were very hard for him. He was a writer too. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlos Menem was a leader. He led Argentina for ten years. He helped make new rules for money. Some people liked him. Other people did not. He loved sports too. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarlos Salinas was a leader in Mexico. He helped make new trade rules. Some people liked his work. Other people did not like it. He had a very busy job. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Carlos was a fighter. He did many bad things. He used bombs to hurt people. This was very sad. Later, the police caught him. Now he stays in prison. Do you think it is good to follow the rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarl Schmitt was a man who studied laws. He lived in Germany a long time ago. He made choices that were very bad. He helped a group that was not kind. This makes people sad today. Do you think laws should be fair for…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarl was a brave leader. He flew planes in a big war. He helped lead the Air Force. He was a very important man. We can learn about his life. Do you like planes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarl was a man who loved peace. He wrote stories in a magazine. He told the truth about things. This helped many people. He won a big prize for peace. Do you like to tell the truth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarly Fiorina is a leader in business. She led a big computer company. She was the first woman to lead it. This was a very big job. She worked hard to help the company grow. Do you want to be a leader too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article