Basil II
Basil was a great leader. He ruled a big land. He worked hard to keep it safe. He was a very strong king. His land grew very large. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSociety articles — Page 4
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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Battery (crime)
It is not okay to hurt others. Touching someone in a mean way is a crime. People must ask before they touch. This helps everyone stay safe. We must be kind to each other. Do you think being kind is good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBaybars
Baybars was a great leader. He ruled a large land. He was a strong man. He helped his people stay safe. Many people remember his name. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBenazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto was a great leader. She helped lead a country called Pakistan. She was the first woman to lead a big group of people there. She worked hard for many years. Do you want to learn more about her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBenito Juárez
Benito Juárez was a leader in Mexico. He was a very important man. He grew up in a poor family. He worked hard to learn. He became the president of his country. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBenito Mussolini
A man named Mussolini led Italy. He was a leader for many years. He made many rules for his people. This was a hard time for Italy. Many people worked to make things better. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBenjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu is a leader in Israel. He has been a leader for a long time. He was a soldier many years ago. He also went to school in a far place. He works to lead his country today. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBetty Friedan
Betty Friedan was a writer. She wrote many books. She helped women have more rights. She wanted things to be fair. This helped many people change. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol was a king. He lived in Thailand. He was king for a long time. People loved him very much. He liked to play music. Do you like music too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBias
Sometimes our minds make mistakes. We might see things that are not there. We might favor one idea over another. This can be unfair to others. It is good to think clearly. Do you ever see patterns in the clouds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBlack market
Some people trade things in secret. They do not follow the rules. They may sell things that are not allowed. This can be very hard to track. It is not a safe way to shop. Have you ever seen a secret sale?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBlockade
A blockade is when ships stop things from moving. They stop food or tools from coming in. This can be very hard for people. It is a way to win a fight. Do you think it is hard to stay at sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBoarding school
Some kids live at their school. They sleep and eat there. They study with many friends. It is a place to learn. It can be a fun home. Do you like to sleep in a big room?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBooker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington was a great leader. He helped many people learn. He built a big school for students. This school helped people find good jobs. He worked very hard for his people. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBorder
A border is a line. It shows where one place ends. It can be a river or a hill. Some lines are easy to cross. Others have guards. These lines help us know where we are. Can you find a line on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBoris Yeltsin
Boris Yeltsin was a leader. He led the country of Russia. He helped change how his country worked. Many people remember him. He was a very big part of history. Do you like learning about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBoyar
Long ago, there were special leaders. They were called boyars. They lived in many lands. They helped the kings. They were very rich and strong. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBra
BRA can mean many things. It can be a name for a group. It can be a name for a place. It can even be a code. These things help us find things. It is fun to learn. What will you find next?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleB. R. Ambedkar
Bhimrao was a great leader in India. He worked hard to help many people. He wanted things to be fair for everyone. He helped write the rules for his country. This helped make life better. Do you want to learn more…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBreakup
Sometimes people stop being a pair. They may stop being friends too. This can feel very sad. It can even feel scary. But people can grow from it. They can learn to be happy again. Have you ever felt sad when a friend…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBritish Library
The British Library is a very big library. It is in a city called London. It has millions of books. These books help us learn many things. It is a special place for everyone. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBronisław Malinowski
A man named Bronisław studied people. He lived in many places. He traveled far to learn. He lived with new groups of people. He wanted to see how they lived. He wrote books to help us learn. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBrother
A brother is a boy in your family. He shares a mom or dad with you. You can also call a good friend a brother. It is nice to have a brother. Do you have a brother?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBullying
Some people act unkind to others. They may use mean words. They may also use their bodies to hurt. This can happen at school or online. It is important to be kind. We can help each other. Do you help others be kind?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCaligula
Long ago, a man named Caligula ruled Rome. He was a young leader. He built many new things. He built roads and big theaters. He was a very powerful king. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCamillo Benso, Count of Cavour
Long ago, a man named Cavour lived in Italy. He was a great leader. He helped bring many lands together. This helped make a new country. He worked very hard for his people. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCapital (economics)
Some things help us make more things. Machines in a factory are one example. They help make food or toys. These tools do not get used up fast. They help us build our world. Can you think of a big machine?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCardinal Mazarin
A man named Mazarin helped lead France. He was a smart leader. He helped make peace between lands. He also loved art and books. He helped people learn. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCardinal Richelieu
A man named Richelieu lived in France. He helped a king lead the land. He worked to make his country strong. He also loved art and books. He was a very busy leader. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCarl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim
Gustaf was a leader in Finland. He helped his country stay free. He was a brave soldier. He also helped many children. He worked hard for his people. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCasimir III the Great
A king named Casimir ruled Poland. He was a very smart leader. He built many strong stone castles. He also started a big school. This helped his land grow. He was a great king. Do you like old castles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCaste
Some groups in India are called castes. People are born into these groups. Families often stay in the same group. This can be hard for some people. Many work to make things fair now. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCaste system in India
Long ago, people in India were put into groups. These groups were called castes. Some groups were treated very well. Other groups were treated unfairly. Many people worked hard to change this. Now, laws help make…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCasualty (person)
A casualty is a person in a hard time. They may be hurt or sick. Some people may even be missing. This matters to those in charge. It helps them know who can still help. Can you think of a way to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCato the Elder
Long ago, a man named Cato lived in Rome. He was a brave soldier. He also worked on a farm. Cato liked to follow old ways. He was a very wise leader. Do you like to learn about the past?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCavalry
Soldiers can fight on horses. These people are called cavalry. They move very fast. They can see far away. Some wear heavy armor. Others move light and quick. It is a very old way to fight. Do you like horses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCecil Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes was a man in Africa. He found many bright diamonds. He also helped lead a group of people. Some things he did were not fair to others. He left money for students to learn. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCensorship
Sometimes, people stop others from talking. They may hide books or news. This can happen in many ways. It can be for many reasons. We must learn the truth. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCensus
A census counts people. It counts how many live in a place. It asks many questions. This helps leaders plan for us. It is a big job! Do you know how many people live near you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCentral business district
A city has a busy center. This is where many people work. There are many big offices here. It is a place for business. It helps the city grow. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCesare Beccaria
Long ago, a man named Cesare lived in Italy. He wrote a famous book. He wanted laws to be fair for everyone. He thought being kind helped people do good. His ideas helped change the world. Do you think being fair is…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharisma
Some people have a special charm. This is called charisma. It helps them lead others. It is like a gift. People like to listen to them. Do you see leaders like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle was a leader in France. He helped his country during a big war. He worked hard to make things better. Many people still remember him today. He was a very brave man. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Long ago, there was a king named Charles. He ruled many lands. He built a big school in his city. He also helped his city grow. Charles was a very famous leader. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Long ago, a man named Charles was a king. He ruled many lands. He even ruled lands far away. He traveled a lot to see his people. It was a very big job. Do you like to travel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles XIV John
A man named Charles was a king. He lived a long time ago. He was born in France. Then he moved to a new land. He helped many people find peace. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChe Guevara
A man named Che wanted to help. He saw many people who were hungry. He wanted to make things fair for them. He traveled to many places. He worked hard to change things. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChemical weapon
Some weapons use bad air. These can hurt people. They were used in big wars long ago. Many people worked to stop them. Now, most countries say they are not allowed. Do you think it is good to be kind?
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