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.
Galeazzo Ciano was a man from Italy. He worked for the leaders of his land. He had a very fancy life. Later, he had a hard time with his leaders. It was a very sad time for him. Do you like to learn about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there was a king. His name was Gallienus. He led a very big land. He worked hard to keep it safe. Many people helped him. It was a busy time for him. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA gallows is a wooden frame. It was used for many things. Long ago, people used it to weigh grain. Later, it was used for a very sad thing. It was used to end lives. It is a part of our history. Do you want to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGalmudug is a place in Somalia. It sits in the middle of the land. Many people live there. They work and go to school. It is a special part of a big country. Do you want to see more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGalo Plaza was a leader. He was the president of Ecuador. He helped his country grow. He also worked for many other lands. He was a very kind man. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, four leaders ruled in China. They held a lot of power. Many people were treated unfairly. Later, new leaders took over. Things began to change for the better. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGarfield Barwick was a famous law leader. He lived in Australia. He helped make big rules for the land. He worked in a very high court. His work helped many people. Do you like learning about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGary Becker was a smart man. He studied how people live. He looked at how families work. He also looked at school. His ideas help us today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man did very bad things. He hurt many women. This happened a long time ago. Police worked hard to find him. They used new tools to help. Now he is in jail. Do you think it is good to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGaston Flosse was a leader. He lived on many islands. He led a large group for a long time. He was a president many times. Some things he did were not fair. Can you name a leader you know?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA gavel is a small hammer. It is made of hard wood. A leader taps it to get attention. It helps people stay calm. It can end a big sale too. Do you want to tap one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGavin McInnes is a man who writes. He helped start a magazine. He also started a group for men. Some people did not like his ideas. He was not allowed on some websites. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome men love other men. This has been true for a long time. People have always lived this way. Some people were not kind to them. But many people work for fairness now. It is good to be kind. Do you know anyone who…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there was a king. His name was Lalibela. He built big churches in the rock. These churches are still there today. They are very special to see. Do you like old buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeert Wilders is a leader in a country called the Netherlands. He has his own political party. He has many ideas about how to run his land. Some people agree with him. Other people do not like his ideas. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGelon was a strong leader. He ruled many cities. He led a big army. He helped his friends in a war. He made his cities rich. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome groups help keep people safe. They are like police and soldiers. They work in small towns and big cities. They help when things are not calm. This helps everyone feel better. Do you know any helpers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome groups use two ways to sort people. They use the words boy and girl. This can help people know how to act. But some people do not fit these two ways. We can use new words for them. Can you think of new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have many ways to act. Some ways are for boys. Some ways are for girls. These ways can change. Some groups work to make things fair. It helps everyone be who they are. Do you see these ways too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how we act. They look at men and women. They also look at how we live. This helps us understand each other. It is a big job. Do you like to learn about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries made a big plan. They wanted to trade goods easily. They worked to lower costs. This helped many people. Now, a new group helps too. It is a big team for the world. Do you like to trade things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA general is a top leader. They lead many people in the army. They have a very high rank. This job helps keep things in order. It is a big job for a leader. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany workers can stop working at once. This is called a general strike. They do this to ask for fair rules. It helps many people stay strong. It can change how we work. Have you ever worked with a big team?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a new group of kids. They are called Gen Alpha. They use phones and tablets a lot. This helps them learn new things. It is a big, new start for us. Do you know any kids in this group?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people are part of a group. This group is called Gen X. They were born many years ago. They grew up with new music. They also played video games. Do you know your group name?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people are part of a group. They are called Gen Z. They grew up with the internet. They use phones and watch videos. This helps them learn new things. Do you know anyone in this group?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, wars are very unfair. During wars, some groups hurt many people. They use bad ways to try to stop a group from living together. People work hard to make things fair again. We must learn about these sad…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople can make a promise. They do not sign a paper. They just use their word. It is a way to be kind. This helps people work together. Do you keep your word?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, neighborhoods change. New people move in. They may have more money. This can make prices go up. Some people must move away. It is a big change. Have you seen this happen?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYoung people are making big changes. They march to make things fair. They use phones to talk and plan. This helps them work together. It is a way to be heard. Do you want to see how they do it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeoffrey Lawrence was a judge. He helped people follow the law. He led a big court after a war. He worked hard to be fair. He also loved his farm. Do you like animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how land matters. Maps help us see this. Some places have more food or water. This can help a country be strong. It matters to how we live. Do you like looking at maps?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Akerlof is a smart man. He studies how money works. He won a very big prize. This prize helps us understand the world. He teaches at a school. Do you want to learn about money too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge was a leader in the army. He helped build many things. He also worked on big trains. He helped lead many people. Later, he was a leader in a state. He worked hard for his country. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Brown was a man who loved news. He started a big newspaper. He also helped make a new country. He worked hard to bring people together. His work still matters today. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Price was a great leader. He helped his country be free. He worked hard for many years. People call him a hero. We can learn from him. Do you know his name?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge was a smart man. He studied how people act in groups. He taught at a big school. He also worked in the navy. He loved to learn new things. Do you like to learn about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Dewey was a great leader. He led ships on the sea. He won a big battle. This made him very famous. He was a hero to many. Do you like big ships?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge was a great leader. He helped make Canada. He worked with many people. He helped build a new country. We remember him today. Do you like learning about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named George lived in Virginia. He wrote books about people. He had many ideas about how life should be. Many of his ideas were very unfair to others. We can learn from the past. What do you think…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Kennan was a man who worked for his country. He traveled to many far places. He spoke many different ways to talk. He helped make big plans for peace. His ideas helped many people. Do you like to travel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people held large protests. They wanted things to be fair. This happened in many places. It was a very big event. People worked to make changes. Can you think of ways to help?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Friedman is a writer. He writes about the world. He tries to guess what will happen next. He studies how countries act. This helps us learn. Do you like to guess the future?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge was a leader in the army. He helped lead many men. He also worked for the king. Sometimes he made mistakes with his plans. This made his job very hard. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Grenville was a leader. He helped run Great Britain. He had to find ways to pay for a big war. This was hard work. Many people in America did not like his new rules. Can you imagine being a leader?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Grey was a leader. He lived a long time ago. He traveled to many new places. He helped run lands far away. Some things he did were not fair. Do you like to learn about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Bush was a leader. He was a president for the United States. He also flew planes in the Navy. He worked hard to help many people. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge was a king. He lived a long time ago. He was born in a place called Germany. Later, he became the king of Great Britain. He led his army in a big fight. Do you like stories about kings?
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