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.
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Some navies are very strong. They can control the big ocean. This helps their ships move safely. It also helps them trade goods. Being strong at sea matters a lot. Do you like big ships?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome coins are very special. They show a big event. They might show a king or a queen. You can use them to buy things. Or you can keep them. Do you like special coins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome parts of a city are for business. These places have shops and offices. You can buy food or toys there. People go there to work, too. It is a busy place to visit. Do you like to shop in a big city?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBanks help people with money. They keep your money safe. They also lend money to others. This helps shops and businesses grow. It is a big help to us all. Do you have a piggy bank?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome buildings are for work. They can be big stores. They can be offices too. People use them to make money. These buildings help us every day. Do you see any near you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome workers get extra pay. They get this when they sell things. It helps them work hard. It can be for cars or houses. This is a way to say thank you. Do you like to earn rewards?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes things are sold for money. This can be toys or food. It can even be ideas. This changes how we see things. It matters to our world. Do you like to buy things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome things are made to be sold. These are called commodities. They can be food like wheat. They can be gold or oil. One is just like another. This helps people buy them. Do you see any in your house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople trade things like food and gold. They trade corn and oil too. Some trade things from the ground. Others trade things from farms. This helps everyone get what they need. It is a big way to trade. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA commodore is a leader. They lead many ships at once. This is a big job. They are more senior than a captain. It is a very special role. Do you like big ships?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people live together like a family. They do not have a big wedding. They just say they are married. They live in one home. This helps them stay together. Do you know any families like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople love to share ideas. We talk and send messages. This helps us learn new things. It helps us make friends. We study how we talk. Do you like to talk to friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a big group formed. It was called the Comintern. It wanted to change how people worked. Leaders met in a place called Moscow. They hoped to make things fair for all. Do you think they did it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big group led a country. They ruled for a long time. They had many rules for the people. This group changed how life worked. It was a very big change. Can you imagine that?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA group called the Party leads Vietnam. It started a long time ago. A man named Ho Chi Minh helped start it. They worked to make the country free. This matters to the people there. Do you like to learn about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people wanted to change how the world works. They wanted workers to lead. They hoped to make things fair for all. Many groups tried this in different places. Some changes worked well. Others did not work. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries talk the same way. They all use the Portuguese language. These places are far apart. They work together to help each other. This helps people learn and trade. It is a big group. Do you know any other…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople can work together. They join to fix problems. They help each other. This makes their town better. It helps everyone be fair. We can all help too. Do you like helping friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome towns are for living. People sleep and eat there. But they work in a big city. They travel far to get to work. This can be a long trip. Do you live near a big city?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people travel to work. They may walk or ride a bike. Some people ride a bus or a train. This helps them get to their jobs. It is a big part of life. Do you travel to school every day?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople trade things with each other. One place might be good at making cloth. Another place might be good at making wine. They can swap to get more of both. This helps everyone have more things. Do you like to trade…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use different rules in every land. Some rules are the same. Other rules are not. We can study these rules to learn. This helps us all get along. Do you want to learn about rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRules help shops stay fair. They stop one big shop from being too bossy. This helps keep prices low for you. It also helps new shops grow. Do you like having many choices?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA complaint is a paper. It tells a story. It says why something was unfair. It asks for help. This helps people get justice. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very old school. It is in a big city. Many students go there to learn. It helps people study hard. It is a special place. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMoney can grow over time. When you save, you earn a little extra. That extra money then earns more money! This helps your savings get bigger. It is a smart way to save. Do you like to save money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany leaders make kids go to school. This helps all people learn. It helps kids learn to read and write. Learning is good for you. It helps us all grow. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, some leaders made camps. They held people in these places. It was often very unfair. Many people were not free. This is a sad part of history. We can learn from the past. Can you find more stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people have a big fight. They can ask a helper to talk. This helper is a kind person. They help people listen to each other. This can help the fight end. It is a good way to be fair. Do you like to help…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA condo is a home. People own their own space. They also share other parts. They share things like halls and pools. Everyone works together to fix them. Do you like sharing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, voting is hard. A group may not pick one winner. One choice can beat the next. Then the next choice beats the first! This makes a circle. It can be tricky to decide. Do you like games with ties?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany workers joined a group. It started in a city called Barcelona. They worked together to help each other. This group is still around today. It helps people who work. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome things are meant to be secret. A doctor or a lawyer must keep your secrets safe. This helps people feel they can trust them. It is a very important promise. Do you like to keep secrets?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome rocks help make your phone work. These rocks are found in a far land. Long ago, bad things happened there. Now, new laws help make things fair. People want to help the workers. Do you use a phone?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes rules are hard to follow. This happens when people move between places. One place might have different rules. We need to know which rules to use. This helps keep things fair for everyone. Does that make sense?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people think groups fight for power. They do not always agree. This can change how we live. It helps us make new rules. Do you see people working together?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleConrad Black was a man who wrote books. He also owned many newspapers. He lived in Canada and England. He wrote many stories about history. He had a very busy life. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there was a king named Conrad. He ruled many lands. He helped keep things peaceful. He even built a big church. It is still there today. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA group called the Conservatives helps run the UK. They started a long time ago. Many leaders have been part of this group. They work to make big choices for the land. It is a very old group. Do you know about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make deals to trade things. One person gives a toy. The other person gives money. This trade makes a deal real. Both sides must give something. It helps people work together. Do you like to trade?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there was a king. He lived in a big city. He loved to give gold gifts. He was a kind man. He liked to laugh. Do you like to give gifts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there was a king. His name was Constantine. He led many brave soldiers. He worked hard to keep his land safe. People had many different ideas about faith. This made things hard for him. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Constantine was a king. He lived a very long time. He liked to play and eat good food. He did not like to lead his people. This made things hard for his land. Do you like to lead games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGroups of people meet to write rules. These rules are for a whole country. People help pick the group. This helps everyone live together. It is a big job. Do you like making rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRules can change over time. A group can add new rules. They can also fix old ones. This helps a place work well. It is a big job. Do you like to make rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA special court helps people. It looks at the rules for a land. It makes sure all laws are fair. These rules protect our rights. This helps everyone stay safe. Do you like following rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaws help a country work. These rules tell leaders what to do. They also protect your rights. This keeps things fair for everyone. Do you follow rules at school? We all need rules to help us.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChina has a set of rules. These rules help the country work. People worked hard to write them. The rules tell how to lead. They help everyone live together. Do you like having rules?
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