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.
George was a king in Greece. He lived in a big house. He had to leave his home many times. This was a hard time for him. He later became king again. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge was a king. He lived a long time ago. He ruled a place called Great Britain. He also ruled a place called Hanover. He was a very busy leader. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge was a king in Greece. He came from a far land. He was a young man. He lived there for a long time. He helped his country grow. He was a kind leader. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge was a king long ago. He lived in a big palace. He liked fine things and new styles. He spent a lot of money. This made some people unhappy. Do you like fancy things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge was a man who loved words. He wrote many poems. He also helped other writers. He built a big, pretty park. It was a very special place. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Mason was a leader. He lived in a big house. He helped write new rules for our country. These rules help keep people free. He was a very smart man. Do you like rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Meany was a leader for workers. He helped many people work together. He made a very large group of unions. This group helped workers stay strong. He worked hard to be honest. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Peabody was a kind man. He was born in a poor home. He worked hard to make money. Later, he gave much money away. He helped build schools and homes. He wanted to help people. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Georges lived in France. He was a leader in his land. He used a special chair to move. He helped make new laws for many people. These laws were not always kind. Can you imagine being a leader?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Patton was a brave leader. He led many soldiers in a big war. He was a very good rider. He also liked to use swords. He worked hard to help his team. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Picquart was a soldier. He worked for France. He found the truth about a man who was treated unfairly. He did not stop even when things were hard. He helped make things right. Do you like to find the truth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorges Pompidou was a leader in France. He helped his country grow. He worked on new trains and planes. He also loved art. A big art museum has his name on it. Do you like to visit museums?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge is a man on TV. He talks about news. He used to work for a leader. Now he talks to many people. His job helps us learn. Do you watch the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge was a smart man. He studied how money works. He wrote many books. He even won a big prize. His work helps us today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorgetown is a big school. It is in a city called Washington, D.C. A man named John Carroll started it long ago. Many students go there to learn. It is a special place to study. Do you want to learn too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge was a great king. He ruled the islands of Tonga. Long ago, he brought many islands together. He made new laws for his people. He even helped start a school. He worked hard to lead. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Vassiliou was a leader. He was the president of Cyprus. He helped his country grow. He worked to join a big group of nations. He worked very hard for his people. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge was a man in a royal court. He was a friend to the King. He had a very big job. He helped lead ships at sea. Some people were not happy with him. A man hurt him a long time ago. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Wallace was a leader in Alabama. He was a governor for a long time. He made some unfair rules for people. Later, he said those rules were wrong. He worked to change his mind. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Weah was a great soccer player. He played for many big teams. He even became a leader of his home country. This is a very big deal. He worked hard to reach his goals. Do you like to play sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Will is a writer. He writes about news. He has worked for many newspapers. He also writes about baseball. He has won a big prize for his work. Do you like to read news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorgi was a leader from Bulgaria. He worked with books and paper. He spoke up for what was fair. A long time ago, he had to go to court. He was very brave there. He helped lead his home country. Do you like to help…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Georgios led Greece. He was a leader in the army. Long ago, a war made life very hard. Many people did not have enough food. This was a very sad time. Do you know about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorgi was a thinker in Russia. He wanted to help people. He wrote many books. He had new ideas for his country. His ideas helped many others. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorg Simmel was a thinker. He lived long ago in Germany. He studied how people live together. He looked at how big cities change us. His ideas help us understand our world. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Georgy Malenkov lived a long time ago. He was a leader in a place called the Soviet Union. He helped build planes and rockets. Later, he was a very important leader. He worked hard for his country. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGerald Ford was a leader. He was the president. He worked hard for us. He also played football. He was a very strong player. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGérard Debreu was a smart man. He loved math and money. He taught many students. He even won a big prize. His work helps us understand the world. Do you like math?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGerardo Machado was a leader in Cuba. He helped build many new roads. He also helped build big schools. Later, things became very hard for the people. Many people worked to make things fair again. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGerhard Schröder was a leader in Germany. He helped run the country for many years. He worked hard to help people find jobs. Later, he worked for big energy companies. Some people were not happy with his choices. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGermaine Greer is a writer. She lived in many places. She wrote many books. Her books help women. She also helps the trees. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very big library. It keeps many books safe. It has books and music too. It helps us learn about the past. We can find many stories there. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGermans are people from a place called Germany. Many of them speak the German language. They live in a part of Europe. This helps them stay together. It is a very big group of people. Do you know anyone who speaks…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGerry Adams was a leader in Ireland. He worked for a group called Sinn Féin. He helped people talk to find peace. This was very important for his home. He led his group for many years. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes leaders change map lines. They do this to help their own group win. This can make things unfair for others. One map even looked like a strange animal! It looked like a salamander. Can you find the animal in…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a group was formed in Germany. They were a secret police force. They were not fair to many people. They treated many groups very badly. This was a very sad time. Can you imagine a world like that?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGhazi was a king in Iraq. He lived a long time ago. He was the son of a king. He even went on a plane ride! Ghazi helped many people in his land. Do you like planes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big school is in Ghent. It started a long time ago. Many students go there to learn. It has a very tall library. It is a special place to study. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGianni Agnelli was a famous man. He ran a big car company. He made many cars in Italy. He also liked sports. He helped a soccer team win. He was a very busy leader. Do you like cars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Giffard Martel was a leader. He worked with tanks and big bridges. He had many new ideas for his job. His work helped many people. He was very brave. Do you like big machines?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people do small jobs. They use apps to find work. They can pick their own hours. This helps them work when they want. It is a new way to work. Do you know someone who does this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGina Haspel had a big job. She led a group that keeps us safe. Long ago, she worked in a place where people were treated unfairly. She said she would do better. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGina Rinehart is a very rich woman. She works in a place called Australia. She helps run a big mining company. This company finds rocks in the ground. She is one of the richest people in her land. It is a big job! Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use a special tool to count money. It shows if many people have the same amount. It can show if one person has all the money. This helps us see how fair things are. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiorgia Meloni is a leader in Italy. She is the first woman to lead the country. She works very hard for her people. This helps her country grow. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiovanni Falcone was a brave judge. He lived in a place called Sicily. He worked hard to stop bad groups. He wanted to make things fair. He was a hero to many. Do you want to be brave like him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGisèle Halimi was a brave lawyer. She helped many people in court. She worked hard for women's rights. Her work helped change laws to be fair. She wanted a better world for all. Do you want to learn more about her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiulio Andreotti was a leader in Italy. He worked in the government for a long time. He helped many people in his country. Some people had hard times with him. But he worked to help Italy grow. Do you like to learn…
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