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.
India has a very special book. It is a set of rules. These rules help the country work well. They help keep things fair for everyone. It is a very big book. Do you like rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe UK has rules for its land. These rules help people live together. Many people help make the laws. This makes things fair for everyone. It is a big job. Do you like to follow rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA consul is a helper. They live in a new land. They help people from their own home. They also help with trade. This job is very useful. Would you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA consumer is a person who buys things. You buy food or toys. These things are for you or your family. It is good to know your rights. This helps you stay safe. Do you like to go shopping?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople buy many things. We choose what we want. We look at food and toys. Sometimes friends help us choose. We can decide together. Do you like to shop?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people like to buy new things. They buy clothes and toys. Some people buy a lot of stuff. This can make a lot of waste. We must think about our world. Do you like to shop?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople track how much things cost. They look at food and clothes. They see if prices go up or down. This helps us see how things change. It is a big job. Do you like to shop?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people help us shop. They test many things. They check cars and food. This helps keep us safe. They want to help you. Do you like to test things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe use things every day. We buy food and clothes. We also buy toys. This helps us live. It is how we use what we have. Do you like to shop?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA tax is money for the town. People pay it when they buy things. It helps pay for many needs. You might pay a little tax on a toy. This helps everyone. Do you know about taxes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people do jobs for a short time. They do not work at one place forever. They might work only when they are needed. This helps some groups save money. It can be hard to stay safe at work. Do you know someone who…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people do bad things for money. One person may pay another to hurt someone. This is a very sad and wrong thing. It does not happen very often. We learn about these things to stay safe. Do you see how people…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA contract is a set of rules. These rules tell people what to do. Some rules are written down. Other rules are just understood. They help people play fair. Do you follow rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA convention is a big meeting. People meet to talk about things. They might talk about work or fun. They pick a time and a place. It is a way to share ideas. Have you ever been to a big meeting?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have rules for how to act. These rules are not always written down. Some people shake hands to say hello. Others bow to show respect. These ways help us live together. What is a rule in your home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries have a special plan. This plan helps all children. It says you have rights. You can have a name. You can also have a family. This helps make the world fair. Do you know your rights?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people take things that are not theirs. They might find something lost and keep it. They might use it for themselves. This is not fair to the owner. It is a rule to help people. Have you ever lost a toy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA special bond is a way to help a company. It can turn into small parts of that company. This helps the company get money. It also helps the person who gave the money. Do you like to help?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople buy and sell land. Lawyers help with this work. They check that the land is safe. They make sure the sale is fair. This helps you own your home. Do you want to own a house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA court can say a person did a crime. This is called a conviction. It can happen after a trial. This matters for how we live. It helps keep us safe. Do you see how laws help us?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA convoy is a group of vehicles. They travel together. This helps keep them safe. They can be ships or trucks. It is good to stay together. Do you like to travel with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople can work together. They can own a shop as a group. Each person gets one vote. This helps everyone have a say. It is a kind way to help. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people like to share. They make things like art or computer code. They say you can copy it. You can also change it. Then you must share it too. This helps everyone. Do you like to share your toys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make many things like books. They own the things they make. Sometimes, others use them without asking. This can be unfair to the maker. We must ask to use them. Do you like to make things too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCordell Hull was a leader. He lived in a small cabin. He worked to help many lands talk. He helped start the United Nations. This helped bring peace. He won a big prize for peace. Do you like to help friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCoretta Scott King was a great leader. She helped people be treated fairly. She also loved to sing songs. She worked hard to make the world better. We can learn from her. Do you want to know more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCornelio was a leader. He lived long ago. He helped his people. He led a big group of men. This helped his land become free. It was a big change. Do you like stories about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCornell is a big school. It is in a place called New York. Many people go there to learn. It helps us know more. You can learn a lot there. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA coroner is a special worker. They help find out why someone died. This job started a long time ago. They help keep people safe. They also keep records. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use pain to punish. Long ago, this was very common. It happened in schools and homes. Now, many places say this is wrong. Many countries have made new laws. They want to keep people safe. Do you think…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBig companies need money to grow. They borrow money from people. They promise to pay it back later. This helps them build new things. It is a way to work together. Do you like to help?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBig companies can do bad things. Sometimes they break the rules. This can hurt many workers. People work hard to make things fair. It is good to follow rules. Do you follow rules at school?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBig companies need rules. These rules help people run them well. Leaders must be fair to everyone. They also must tell the truth. This helps the company stay strong. Do you like following rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRules help big businesses work. These rules tell companies how to act. They help people work together. They also help keep things fair. This makes the world run well. Do you like to follow rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, big groups of workers make mistakes. These mistakes can cause someone to die. This is very sad and unfair. Laws can help keep people safe at work. We want everyone to stay well. Do you think laws help us?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBig companies pay money to the state. This money comes from the profit they make. It helps the leaders pay for things. This is a very big job. Do you know what a company is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGroups of people work together. They share the same jobs. They help each other. This helps their whole town. It can make things fair. Do you work in a group?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, many people had to work for free. They worked for kings or rich lords. They built big roads and walls. This work was often very hard. It was not always fair to them. Do you think work should be fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe we are all one big family. This idea means we are citizens of the whole world. We can be kind to everyone, no matter where they live. This helps us live in peace. It makes the world a better…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCost is the money we spend. We use it to buy things. It can be used to make new things. This helps us get what we need. It matters to everyone. Do you know what you spent today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use a special way to make choices. They look at what things cost. They also look at what things help us get. This helps them pick the best way. It makes life better for everyone. Do you like to plan things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaking things costs money. You must pay for tools. You must pay for help. Making more things costs more. This helps a shop plan. It shows how much to make. Do you like to make things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThings cost money to buy. We pay for food and homes. Sometimes, things cost more than before. This can make life hard for some. We work to make things fair. Do you know how much things cost?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries work together. They live near the Baltic Sea. They help keep the water clean. They also help people stay safe. This helps everyone live well. Do you live near a sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA count is a special title. Long ago, kings gave this name to leaders. These leaders helped rule a place. They often had much land. This name was a big honor. Do you know any kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA counterattack is a plan. It happens after a fight. One side tries to push back. This can catch others by surprise. It helps people win back land. Do you like games with plans?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome groups like to do things differently. They may not follow the same rules. They want to make the world better. This can change how we live. Do you like to try new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome things are not real. They look like the real thing. They are made to trick people. This can be unsafe. We must be careful. Do you like to find real things?
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