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.
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People have rules for how to act. These rules come from long ago. They are what people always do. These ways help us live together. They can be very helpful. Do you follow rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDag was a man who helped the world. He worked for a group called the United Nations. He tried to help many countries get along. He worked very hard for peace. One day, his plane crashed. People still remember him…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people lose things. They might lose money or get hurt. A judge can help them. The judge asks for money to help. This money makes things fair again. Can you help someone feel better?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there was a leader named Daniel. He ruled a large land. He was a brave king. He worked hard to keep his people safe. He even built new towns. Can you imagine being a king?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDarius was a great king. He ruled a very big land. He made many new rules. He also built grand places. His work helped his people. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Karl Marx wrote a big book. He looked at how money works. He saw how work helps make things. He wanted to help workers. His ideas are still used today. Do you like to read big books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA group helps people in Africa. They work to make things fair. They want to stop sickness. They help with money too. This work matters to us. It is good to help. Do you like to help?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDavid Ben-Gurion was a great leader. He helped start a new land. He was the first leader of Israel. This helped many people find a home. He worked very hard for them. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDavid Lloyd George was a leader. He lived in the United Kingdom. He helped many people get help. He also led during a big war. He worked hard for his home. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDavid Ricardo was a smart man. He lived in England long ago. He helped people by sharing new ideas. He wanted trade to be easy for all. This helped people get things they need. Do you like to share with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe change our clocks. This helps us use more sun. We move the time in spring. Then we move it back in fall. It gives us more light in the evening. Do you like the sun?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA debit card helps you buy things. It is like using cash. The money comes from your bank. You do not need to carry coins. It makes shopping very easy. Do you use cards to pay?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDebt is when you owe money. You might borrow money to buy things. A person or a group can owe it. Sometimes a whole country owes money. It is important to pay it back. Do you know what debt is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGroups can share their work. One leader does not do it all. Small groups make their own choices. This helps people join in. It can make things better. Do you like to make choices?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people wrote new rules. These rules were for France. They said all men are free. They said everyone should be equal. This helps us stay fair today. Do you like fair rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, things cost less money. This can happen to many things at once. Your money can buy more than before. This helps you get more stuff. It is a big change for the world. Do you like it when prices go down?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how groups change. They look at births and deaths. They see where people move. This helps us plan for the future. It is a big job. Can you count the people near you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDeng was a leader in China. He helped his country change. He wanted China to grow big. He worked hard to make things better. He helped many people find new jobs. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make deals about things. They may agree on a price now. They will trade later. This helps them plan for the future. It can be for food or oil. Do you like to make plans?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome soldiers leave their jobs. They do not plan to come back. This is called desertion. It can be very sad. Many people worked to make things fair. Do you think it is hard to follow rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have rules. Rules help us live together. Some people break these rules. This can be bad. Sometimes it can even be good. Rules can change over time. Do you follow the rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Diocletian was a leader. He ruled a big land called Rome. He worked hard to keep it safe. He even grew vegetables in a garden. It was a very big job. Do you like gardens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCountries have special offices in other lands. These offices help people from home. They talk to leaders in new places. They keep people safe too. It helps countries be friends. Do you know a country far away?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, a marriage ends. This is called a divorce. It is a legal way to stop being married. It can help people marry someone new. This matters to many families. Do you know about families?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people study for a long time. They learn new things to share. They do hard work to find answers. This helps us all learn more. It is a big job. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people are mean in a home. This is not okay. It is very unfair. Many people work hard to change this. They want every home to be safe. We can help others feel safe too. Do you know how to be kind?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people work in homes. They cook and clean. They also help care for kids. This work helps families every day. It is very hard work. Do you know anyone who helps at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDomitian was a leader in Rome. He was part of a big family. He ruled for many years. He helped fix the city of Rome. He also made the money stronger. People had many different views of him. Do you like to learn about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDouglas MacArthur was a leader in the army. He led many brave soldiers. He helped his country during big wars. He even helped a new land find peace. He was a very famous man. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Draco lived in Greece. He wrote down the rules for his people. These rules were very hard. Later, people changed them to be better. He helped people learn the law. Do you like rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleD. S. Senanayake was a great leader. He helped his country be free. He was the first Prime Minister. People call him the Father of the Nation. He worked hard for his people. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people fought duels. They used swords or guns. They did this to show honor. It was a very sad way to fight. Most people stopped doing this. Now, we use words to fix problems. Do you think that is better?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big group of traders sailed far away. They looked for spices. They used many ships to do this. It was a very big job. This helped people trade goods. Do you like spices in your food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDwight was a great leader. He helped lead many soldiers. He was also the president. He helped build big roads. He worked hard for us. Do you like big roads?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleÉamon de Valera was a leader. He helped lead Ireland. He worked for many years. He was a very important man. He helped make new rules for his land. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLearning starts when you are very small. You learn by playing and exploring. This helps your brain grow big. It also helps you make friends. Learning is a fun way to grow. Do you like to play and learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use math to study money. They look at many facts. This helps them see how things work. It helps us understand the world. Do you like math?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGroups of people make things. They make food and tools. Making things better helps us all. It helps us live well. Can you think of something new you use?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people have a lot of money. Other people have very little. This is called inequality. It can happen in many places. It matters because it affects how we live. Can you think of ways to help?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGovernments make rules for money. They decide on taxes. They also decide how to spend. This helps everyone live well. It matters to you and me. Do you use money? Rules help our world run smoothly.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChina is a very big place. It makes many things for the world. They make cars and computers. This helps many people find jobs. It is a very busy place. Can you name something made in a factory?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries work as one big team. They trade goods with each other. They use money called the euro. This helps them grow together. It is a very big group. Do you like working in a team?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe United States has a big economy. It makes many things. It also sells things to other lands. This helps people work and buy food. It matters to our world. Do you like to buy things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEdmund Burke was a wise writer. He lived a long time ago. He helped lead many people. He wrote many books about the world. His ideas still matter today. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Eduard lived in Germany. He wanted to help people. He thought laws could make life better for all. He worked hard to change things slowly. He was a very smart leader. Do you want to help people too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEduard was a leader in Georgia. He worked to help his country. He tried to make things fair for people. He also helped the farms grow food. He was a very busy man. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there was a king. His name was Edward. He was the king of England. He led many brave soldiers. He lived in a big castle. He worked hard to rule. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEdward Said was a smart teacher. He lived in many places. He loved to read books. He spoke about what was fair. He helped people understand the world. His work still helps us today. Do you like to read books?
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