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.
Sometimes we check our work. We look to see if it is good. This helps us do better next time. It can help us learn a lot. We can make things even better. Do you like to check your work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEva Perón was a famous woman. She lived in a place called Argentina. Long ago, she worked as an actress. She helped many people in need. She was a very strong leader. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEvo Morales was a leader in Bolivia. He helped many people in his home. He worked hard to help poor groups. He was the first leader from his group. This helped make things better for many. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Ewe are a group of people. They live in West Africa. Many Ewe people live in Ghana. They make beautiful cloth with small tools. They also play loud drums. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big school for women. It is in a place called Seoul. A woman started it a long time ago. Its name means pear blossom. The school helps many women learn. It is a very special place. Do you like flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use a special place to trade. They buy and sell things there. It helps people do business. It is a very busy place. We can see how it works. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome things cost extra money. Governments add a small cost to things. This can be for drinks or fuel. It helps pay for roads and health. It can also help the Earth. Do you know what you buy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people used guns to punish others. A group of people would shoot at once. This was a very sad thing. It happened in many wars. Today, many places do not do this. Can you imagine a world without it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, some people had hard jobs. They helped carry out rules. These people often worked alone. It was not an easy life for them. Many people stayed away from them. Do you think it was a hard job?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeaders make special deals. They do this with other lands. These deals help many countries work together. It is a way to make plans. This matters for our world. Can you think of a way to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people must leave home. They may have to go. This can be a sad thing. It can happen for many reasons. We can learn about these people. Have you ever felt far from home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome countries want more land. They try to take land from others. This can cause big problems. It is a very hard thing. We learn about this in history. Can you find a map of the world?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people live far from home. They live in a new land. They might go there to work. They might go there to learn. It is a big change. Do you want to live far away?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe more you do something, the better you get. Making things can get easier too. When we make many of the same thing, it costs less. This helps us get more things for less money. It is like learning a new game. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople sell things to other lands. This is called an export. One country makes a good thing. Then they sell it far away. It helps a business grow big. Do you like things from far away?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRules can change over time. Sometimes a new rule applies to things done before. This can be unfair to people. Most places say this is not allowed. This helps keep things fair for everyone. Do you think rules should…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, one person's actions affect others. This can be bad, like dirty air. It can also be good, like planting trees. We must work to make things fair for everyone. Do you see this in your world?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people act in a mean way. They use scary words to get things. They might ask for money. They use threats to make people afraid. This is not fair to others. We must be kind to each other. Have you ever seen…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes a person goes to a new place. They may have done something wrong. A country can ask for that person to come back. This helps everyone follow the rules. It is a way to be fair. Do you think that is fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people do not have enough. They may lack food or clean water. This is very hard for them. Many people are working to help. Things are getting better for many. Can we help make the world fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people have very strong ideas. They may not agree with most others. These ideas are far from the middle. This can be for good or bad. Some people use these ideas to help. Do you think being strong is good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEzana was a great king. He ruled a land long ago. He helped his people find a new faith. This helped his land change. He even made new coins. Do you like old coins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEzra Cornell was a busy man. He helped build many things. He helped start a big school. He also gave books to his town. He was a kind leader. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEzra Klein writes about the news. He works for a big newspaper. He also makes shows you can hear. He likes to explain things. His work helps us learn. Do you like to hear news stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFabre Geffrard was a leader in Haiti. He was a general in the army. He helped his country change. He worked to make the land better for people. He wanted things to be fair. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use things to make new goods. They use land and tools. They also use work from people. Some people use their ideas to help too. This helps us make what we need. Do you see things made by people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFadil Hoxha was a leader. He lived in a place called Kosovo. He helped many people learn to read. He also helped build new things. He worked hard to make life better. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFahd was a king. He lived in a place called Saudi Arabia. He helped lead his people for a long time. He was a very busy leader. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome places have big problems. It is hard for them to work. The leaders cannot help the people. This can make life very hard. People try to make things better. Can you help a friend?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRules help protect things people make. Sometimes, you can use a small part. You can use it to teach. You can use it to tell news. This helps everyone learn new things. It is a fair way to share. Do you like to share…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFaisal was a great leader. He helped many people. He became the king of a new land. He worked to bring people together. This helped his country grow. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFaisal was a king in Iraq. He was a king when he was very small. He helped build new things for his people. He liked to draw pictures too. Many years later, things changed in his land. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFaisal was a king. He lived in a place called Saudi Arabia. He helped his people in many ways. He made schools and roads. He also helped make things fairer. Faisal worked very hard. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people hide who they are. They might use a fake flag. This is a trick to blame others. It can be used in wars. People do this to start a fight. Can you imagine a big trick? It is a very old idea.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people are not allowed to move. This can happen if someone stops them. It must be on purpose. It is not okay to do this. We must follow the rules. Do you know the rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou see the same faces every day. You do not talk to them. You just know they are there. This is a familiar stranger. It helps us feel at home. Do you see them too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA family tree shows your kin. It looks like a real tree. It shows moms and dads. It shows grandmas and grandpas too. It helps us know our story. Do you know your family tree?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFarouk was a king in Egypt. He lived in big palaces. Many people liked him at first. Later, things became hard for him. He had to leave his home. Can you imagine living in a palace?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFatema Mernissi was a smart writer. She lived in a place called Morocco. She wrote many books. Her books helped women. She wanted things to be fair for all. She spoke to many people. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFath-Ali Shah was a king. He ruled a place called Iran. He loved art and paintings. Some wars made things hard for him. He lost some land to others. It was a very big change. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFaure is a leader in Togo. He has been in charge for a long time. His father was also a leader. Some people in Togo are not happy with him. They want things to change. Do you know where Togo is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Faustin led Haiti. He was a soldier first. Later, he became an emperor. He wore a big crown. Some things he did were not fair. He worked hard to lead his people. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe FBI is a group of helpers. They work in the United States. They help keep people safe. They look for people who break the law. This work matters a lot. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGermany has a group of leaders. They help run the country. One main leader is called the Chancellor. Other leaders are called ministers. They work together to make rules. This helps everyone live well. Do you know…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRussia has a group of leaders. They help run the country. They take care of schools and health. They also help with money. This group works for the people. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe United States has a big government. It helps the whole country. It works in three parts. One part makes laws. One part leads. One part checks the laws. This helps everyone stay fair. Do you know who leads the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Fed helps our money stay safe. It was made a long time ago. It helps banks work well. This makes life better for us. Do you use money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big school in Brazil. It helps many people learn. It has many books and labs. It has even been around for a long time. This school helps the world. Do you like to learn new things?
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