County
A county is a part of a state. It helps people run a large area. It can be a big or small place. This helps leaders help you. It is a way to group lands. Do you know your county?
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County (United States)
A county is a part of a state. It helps people run their towns. Some places have different names. This is okay. They still do the same work. Do you live in a county?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCourse credit
A credit shows what you learn. It counts how much you study. You earn them in school. They help you move to new schools. They show you are ready. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCourse (education)
A course is for learning. Teachers lead the way. You meet every week. It helps you learn new things. It is fun to study. What do you want to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCourtesan
Long ago, some women lived in big palaces. They were very smart. They could sing and dance well. They talked with kings and leaders. This helped them have a good life. It was a special job. Do you like to sing or dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCourthouse
A courthouse is a special building. It is where judges work. Some have many big steps. These buildings help people follow rules. They are very important to us. Have you seen one before?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCourt-martial
Soldiers have special rules to follow. A special court helps them. This court decides if rules were broken. It also picks a fair fix. This helps keep things in order. Do you think rules are good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCourt of Arbitration for Sport
Some people help with sports rules. They solve big fights in sports. This helps keep games fair for all. It is a very good job. Do you like to play fair games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCourt of equity
Some courts help make things fair. These courts look at what is right. They help when rules are too stiff. This helps people get justice. Do you like being fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCourts of England and Wales
Courts help people follow rules. They are in many towns. Some courts help with families. Others help with crimes. They make things fair for everyone. Do you know any rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCOVID-19 recession
Many people got sick from a new germ. To stay safe, people stayed home. This made it hard for shops to work. Many people lost their jobs. It was a hard time for the world. Can you imagine staying home for a long time?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleC. P. Scott
C. P. Scott was a man who loved news. He ran a big paper. He worked there for a long time. He helped tell the truth to people. This helped the world. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCreative Commons
People make many things. They make art and songs. Some people want to share. They use special rules to help. This helps us all learn. Do you like to share?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCredit
Credit is a way to trust. Someone gives you things now. You pay them back later. This helps people buy big things. It helps us all. Do you know what credit is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCredit rating
Some people help us with money. They look at how people pay back loans. This helps us know who is safe. It can even help whole countries. It is a smart way to plan. Do you like to save money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCree
The Cree are a large group of people. They live in many parts of Canada. Some live in the United States, too. They have many ways to talk. Their ways of life are very special. Do you want to learn more about them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCreole peoples
Many groups are called Creole. They come from many places. People mixed their ways of life. This made new ways to talk and live. It helps us learn about the world. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCrime of aggression
Long ago, some leaders started wars. This was very wrong. They hurt many people. Later, people made rules to stop this. They wanted peace for everyone. Rules help keep us safe. Do you like peace?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCrime of apartheid
Long ago, some rules were very unfair. These rules kept groups of people apart. Many leaders worked to change this. They wanted things to be fair for all. We can learn from the past. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCrime prevention
People work to keep us safe. They try to stop bad things first. They use bright lights on streets. They also help kids in school. This makes our towns better. It helps us feel happy. Do you feel safe in your town?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCrimes against humanity
Some things are very wrong. They hurt many people at once. This can happen in peace or war. Leaders try to make rules to stop this. These rules help keep us safe. We must be kind to all. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCriminal conspiracy
A conspiracy is a secret plan. Two or more people make this plan. They plan to do something wrong. The plan itself is against the law. This is a very serious thing. Have you ever heard of a secret plan?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCriminal investigation
People look for facts to solve crimes. They find clues to see what happened. They talk to people to learn more. This helps keep us safe. It is a very big job. Do you like solving mysteries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCriminal justice
Rules help keep us safe. Police help find people who break rules. Courts help decide what is fair. Some people go to prison for a time. This helps them learn to do better. Do you think rules are good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCrips
A large group of people formed a gang. They live in a part of California. They often wear blue clothes. Many people work to make things safer. It is important to be kind. Do you know about different groups?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCrisis
A crisis is a big surprise. It can be a hard time. Things may feel unsafe or scary. It can happen to one person or many. We must make new plans to help. Can you think of a time you had to change your plan?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCrisis in Venezuela
Many people live in Venezuela. Things became very hard there. People could not find enough food. Many had to leave home. It is a sad time. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCristina Fernández de Kirchner
Cristina was a leader in Argentina. She was a president. She worked hard for her country. Many people liked her. Some people did not like her. She was a very famous woman. Do you want to learn more about her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCriticism of copyright
Some people think rules for sharing are too hard. These rules are about books and songs. Some people want to share more. They want everyone to learn. This can help us all. Do you like to share things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCross-examination
In court, lawyers ask many questions. One lawyer asks a person questions. Then, the other lawyer asks questions too. This helps find the truth. It is a big part of a trial. Can you see why it helps?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCrown
A crown is a special hat. Kings and queens wear them. They show that a leader is important. Some crowns have gold or bright jewels. They are very pretty to see. Do you like shiny things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCruelty
Sometimes people are very unkind. They may cause pain on purpose. This is called cruelty. It is a sad thing. We must work to be kind. Can you be kind today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCruelty to animals
Sometimes people are not kind to animals. This can happen in many ways. Some people do not give animals what they need. Other people cause them pain. We can work to be kind to them. Do you love animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCuauhtémoc Cárdenas
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas is a leader in Mexico. He helped start a new group. This group works for the people. He also led a big city. He worked hard to make things better. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCultural globalization
People share ideas all over the world. We can see this in food. We can see it in music too. It helps us learn about others. It makes the world feel small. Do you like food from far away?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCultural materialism (anthropology)
Some people study how we live. They look at how we use things. They see how we get food. This helps us learn about groups. It is a way to see the world. Can you learn new things too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCultural policy
Governments help with art. They build big museums. They also help with music and dance. This helps everyone see beautiful things. It is good for our world. Do you like to visit museums?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCulture war
People sometimes have big fights. They fight about what is right. They fight about how to live. This can make groups feel split. It can change how we vote. Do you think people can agree?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCurrency symbol
Money has special signs. These signs show what money is. They can look like letters. Some signs go before a number. Some go after. They help us know the cost. Can you find a sign?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCurriculum vitae
A CV is a list of your work. It tells a story of what you learned. It helps you get a new job. People use it to see your skills. It is a way to show who you are. Do you want to show your best work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCustomer
A customer buys things. They might buy food. They might buy toys. You can be a customer too. It is fun to pick things. Do you like to shop?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCustoms
Customs workers help a country. They check things that move in and out. They look at bags and goods. They keep people safe too. This helps everyone follow the rules. Do you like to travel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleC. Wright Mills
A man named C. Wright Mills studied people. He was a teacher at a big school. He wrote many books about how we live. His ideas helped many people change things. He worked very hard every day. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCyberbullying
Some people are mean online. They use phones or computers. This can hurt many people. It is good to be kind. We can help make it better. Do you use a computer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCybercrime
Some people use computers to do bad things. They may try to steal or break things. This can be very unfair to others. It is important to stay safe online. We must be careful with our tools. Do you use a computer too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCyprus problem
Cyprus is a large island. Many people live there. Some groups want to be together. Other groups want to be apart. This has caused some trouble. People are working to find peace. Do you think peace is good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa is a leader. He is the president of South Africa. He worked hard to help his people. He helped make things fair for many. Now he leads a whole country. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDale T. Mortensen
Dale Mortensen was a smart man. He studied how money works. He won a very big prize. This prize was for his great work. His ideas help us all. Do you like to learn new things?
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