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.
A grand jury is a group of people. They look at facts. They see if someone did something wrong. This helps keep things fair. It is a big job for many people. Do you like helping others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA country needs a big plan. This plan helps it stay safe. It uses money and friends to help. Leaders make these plans for a long time. It helps people live well. Do you have a big plan for your day?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGranville Sharp was a kind man. He lived a long time ago. He helped people who were treated unfairly. He worked hard to make things right. He wanted everyone to be free. Do you want to be kind like him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople can work together to change things. They start in small groups. They talk to neighbors and friends. This helps make things fair for all. It is a way to help your home. Can you help your town too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome countries are very big and strong. They have much money and many tools. These countries can help the whole world. They talk to other lands to make rules. This helps keep things calm. Do you know any big countries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany years ago, money was hard to find. It was a hard time for many. Banks had big problems. People lost their jobs. This made life very tough. We worked to make things better. Have you ever helped a friend?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people tell stories that are not true. They say people are being replaced. This idea is not based on facts. It can make people feel mean to others. We must look for the truth. Do you like learning real facts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people built new islands. They used lots of sand. These islands are in the sea. They help ships pass by. But the sand can hurt the fish. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, Greece had money problems. The country owed a lot of money. This made life hard for many people. They had to spend less. Some people moved away to find work. Now, things are getting better. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreenpeace helps our Earth. It is a big group. They work to keep nature safe. They help animals and trees. This work matters to us all. Do you love nature too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Grégoire Kayibanda was a leader. He helped his country become free. He was the first president of Rwanda. This was a big change for his people. He worked hard for his land. Do you know about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGregor was a leader in a big group. He helped the group grow very fast. He worked hard to organize people. Later, he had a fight with his leader. This was a very sad time. Do you like to help groups?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGreta is a girl from Sweden. She wants to help our Earth. She sat outside a big building to protest. Many kids joined her. Now, people all over the world listen to her. Do you want to help the Earth too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes things are sold in a new way. People buy items where they cost less. Then they sell them in other places. This helps people find things they want. It can be a good way to shop. Do you like to find good deals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrigory Zinoviev was a leader in Russia. He worked with a man named Lenin. They helped start a new government. Later, things became very hard for him. Many people in power fought. It was a sad time. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, there was a law. It said married people could not use some medicine. This law was not fair. A woman named Estelle Griswold helped change it. Now, people have more privacy. Do you know what privacy is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople act in special ways in groups. Groups can be a sports team. They can also be a class. Working together helps us do big things. It is fun to belong. Do you like being in a group?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGrover Cleveland was a leader. He was a president. He led the land for many years. He worked very hard. He helped many people. Can you name a leader?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a group for the Russian military. They find out secrets from other places. They work to keep their country safe. This work has been done for a long time. It matters to the people there. Do you like learning…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuadalupe Victoria was a brave leader. He helped Mexico become its own country. He was the very first president. This was a big job. He worked hard for his people. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGualberto Villarroel was a leader. He lived in Bolivia. He helped many poor people. He wanted things to be fair. He made new rules for workers. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFour countries work together as a group. They help each other trade goods. They also work to keep peace. This helps many people live well. It is a big team. Do you like working in a team?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, a boy became a king. He lived in a big land called China. He tried to make new rules to help his people. But some leaders did not want to change. He had to stay in his home for a long time. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuillermo Endara was a leader in Panama. He helped his country. He worked to make things fair. He also helped people speak freely. He was a very busy man. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuillermo Lasso was a leader in Ecuador. He was a president. He also worked with banks. He helped people get medicine. He worked hard for his country. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuillermo Prieto was a writer. He lived in Mexico. He wrote many poems. People loved his words. He helped his country too. He was a very brave man. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people break the rules. A court decides if they did. This is called being guilty. It helps keep us safe. It is good to be fair. Do you know the rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGulab Singh was a great leader. He lived a long time ago. He helped start a new land. This land is called Jammu and Kashmir. He was a very strong king. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSix countries work together as a team. They help each other grow. They share many things. This helps them stay strong. It is good to help friends. Do you like to work in a team?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGunnar Myrdal was a smart man. He lived in Sweden. He studied how money works. He also helped people be fair to each other. His work helped many people. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuo Ziyi was a great leader. He lived in China a long time ago. He helped his people during hard times. He was very brave and smart. He helped keep his land safe. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGurbanguly was a leader in a place called Turkmenistan. He used to be a dentist. He helped many people with their teeth. Then he became the president. Now his son is the leader. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Gurkhas are brave soldiers. They come from Nepal. They use a special knife. Many armies want them to help. They work hard to keep peace. Do you like learning about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGus Hall was a leader. He worked for a big group. He helped workers in many ways. Some things were hard for him. He did not give up. He kept working for his ideas. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Boissonade lived long ago. He was a teacher. He went to Japan to help. He helped write new laws. This work helped his new home. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGustav was a king in Sweden. He lived a long time ago. He loved art and music. He helped build many things. He was a very busy leader. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGustavo was a leader in Mexico. He was the president for many years. He helped the country grow. But he was also very strict. Some people were treated unfairly. This was a sad time. Do you know about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGustavo Rojas Pinilla was a leader in Colombia. He was a general in the army. He helped build new roads and schools. He also helped women vote. Many people asked him to step down. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGustav was a leader in Germany. He worked hard for peace. He helped different countries be friends. This helped many people stay safe. He even won a big prize for peace. Do you like to help friends get along?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGustav was a king in Sweden. He lived a long time ago. He helped his country stay free. This matters to the people of Sweden. Do you like history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Guy worked for his country. He had a big secret. He gave papers to another group. This was not fair to his home. He left to live far away. Do you think it is hard to keep a secret?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuy was a man from a long time ago. He became a king in a far land. He was married to a queen named Sibylla. Many people did not like him as a leader. Things became very hard for his kingdom. Do you like stories…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuy Verhofstadt is a leader. He helped lead a place called Belgium. He worked for many years. He also helped many people in Europe. He worked very hard for his country. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGyanendra was a king in Nepal. He lived in a big palace. Many years ago, things changed for his land. People chose a new way to lead. Now, Nepal is a republic. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA gymnasium is a special school. It helps kids learn a lot. Students study many things there. They get ready for college. It is a great place to grow. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRules help keep people safe. Long ago, leaders made a new rule. It helps people who are held in jail. A judge can check if it is fair. This rule protects our freedom. Do you like fair rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHabib Bourguiba was a leader. He helped his home be free. He worked hard for his people. He helped schools and girls too. He was a very big part of history. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big family once ruled many lands. They were called the Habsburgs. They ruled for a very long time. They had many kings and queens. This family helped shape our world. Can you imagine ruling so many places?
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