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.
Money in Zimbabwe changed fast. It became hard to buy things. The prices went up and up. People used money from other places. This helped them buy food. Have you ever seen a big bill?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIajuddin Ahmed was a leader. He was the president of a place called Bangladesh. He also studied the soil in the ground. He worked very hard to help his country. He helped many students learn. Do you like to learn new…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIan Paisley was a leader. He lived in Northern Ireland. He led a church and a group. He also helped run the land. He worked hard for many years. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIan Smith was a leader. He lived in a place called Rhodesia. Long ago, he led a group of people. They did not want to share power. This led to a sad and hard time. Many people fought. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIbrahim Babangida was a leader in Nigeria. He was a soldier in the army. He helped build big bridges and roads. Some people did not like his rules. He led the country for many years. Do you like learning about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a leader named Ibrahim ruled. He built big walls and pools. He made new paths for trade. He was a strong king. But he was not always kind. Some things he did were very sad. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named İbrahim lived in Turkey. He wanted to change things. He worked hard for his ideas. Sadly, he died many years ago. Many people still remember him today. Do you know about leaders who change the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIbrahim Nasir was a leader. He helped his country be free. He also helped start travel for visitors. This helped many people. He worked very hard for his home. Do you like to travel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Ibrahim lived in Egypt. He was a great leader. He led a very large army. He helped his father rule the land. Many people remember him today. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIbram Kendi is a writer. He writes books for people. He wants to make the world fair. He helps people learn about being kind. He works very hard. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIda was a brave writer. She wrote many stories. She wanted things to be fair for all people. She fought for what was right. Her work helped many people. Do you want to learn more about her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn ID is a special card. It shows who you are. It has your name on it. It can have your photo too. This helps people know you. Do you have an ID card?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use who they are to help change things. Some groups want to be heard. They talk about their own lives. This helps make things fair for everyone. It matters to us all. Do you see how people work together?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIdris was a king. He ruled a land called Libya. Long ago, his land was not free. Many people worked to make it free. Then, Idris became the leader. He helped his people. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIdriss Déby was a leader in Chad. He led his country for a long time. He worked with the army. He also helped manage oil. Many years later, he died during a fight. He was a very big part of his land. Do you want to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIeremia Tabai was a leader. He helped his islands become free. He was the first president. He worked hard for his people. He liked to live simply. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Igbo are a large group of people. They live in a place called Nigeria. They have many ways to talk. They have beautiful art and beads. This group has a long story. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIgnacy Mościcki was a leader. He was a scientist too. He studied how things work. He was the president of Poland. He led his country for a long time. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIgor was a man from Russia. He led groups of armed men. He was part of a big war. Many people were hurt in the war. This was very sad. Now, he is in jail. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Igor was a leader. He lived in a place called Luhansk. Long ago, there was a lot of fighting there. This was a very hard time for people. Later, Igor had to leave his job. Do you think it is hard to be a…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man lived in Japan. His name was Kita Ikki. He wrote many books. He had big ideas for his country. He wanted things to be fair for all people. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Ilan Pappé studies history. He writes many books. He tells stories about people from long ago. His work helps us learn about the past. Do you like to learn about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIlham Aliyev is a leader. He leads a place called Azerbaijan. His father was a leader too. He has been in charge for a long time. Many people have different ideas about his work. Do you know where Azerbaijan is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIlia was a great leader. He loved his home in Georgia. He wrote books and news. He helped his people stay strong. Many people still love him today. Do you love your home too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people move to new places. They may not have the right papers. They do this to find better lives. Some want to be with family. Others want to be safe. Can you imagine moving far away?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA group of friends started a club. They wanted to help people learn. They used an owl as their sign. A leader named Adam started it long ago. Some people said they were a secret group. Do you like secret clubs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Iltutmish ruled. He lived in a place called Delhi. He was a very strong leader. He even made new coins for his people. He helped his land grow big. Do you like old coins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleImelda was a leader in the Philippines. She lived a very fancy life. She had many beautiful shoes. Some people were very sad because she took their money. Later, many people worked to change things. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleImmanuel Wallerstein was a smart teacher. He studied how the whole world works. He looked at how many countries trade. He wanted to help us understand people. His work helps us see the world. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a new law was made. It changed how people moved to the U.S. Many people were not allowed to come. This was very unfair to some. It lasted for a long time. Do you know about old laws?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCountries have rules for new people. These rules say who can come in. Some people move to find work. Others move to stay safe. These rules help keep things fair. Do you know where you live?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes leaders do things that are wrong. A group of people can vote to stop them. This helps keep things fair for everyone. It is a way to fix big problems. Do you think being fair is important?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use ways to measure things. We use them for food. We use them for land. We use them for weight. These ways help us all stay the same. Do you like to measure things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big school in London. It helps people learn about science. A prince helped start it long ago. Now, many students go there to study. It is a very special place. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, China had special tests. These tests helped pick leaders. People had to study very hard. It helped many people find good jobs. This was a big deal. Do you like to take tests?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJapan has a royal family. This family is very old. They have been leaders for a long time. Now, the Emperor is a symbol for the people. It is a special group. Do you like learning about kings and queens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCountries have three big goals. They want to help money move. They want to keep money steady. They also want to make their own rules. But they can only pick two. It is a hard choice. Can you pick two?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, kings needed sailors. They took men for ships. This was not always fair. It made many people sad. Some men even fought back. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleImran Khan was a famous man. He played a sport called cricket. He led his team to win a big game. He also helped build a hospital for sick people. He even became a leader of his country. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleImre Nagy was a leader in Hungary. He worked to help his people. Many people liked him. Long ago, he stood up for what was right. This was very brave. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people plan to do bad things. They might try to do them. They might ask others to help. This is against the law. It matters because we want to stay safe. Do you see how rules help us?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people try to make others do bad things. They might use words to push someone. This can be against the law. It is wrong to help people break rules. We want everyone to be safe. Do you think words are powerful?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIncome is the money people get. It can come from a job. Some people get it from rent. This money helps you buy things. It helps families live well. Do you know how people earn money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA business uses a special list. This list shows money coming in. It also shows money going out. It helps people see if a shop made money. This is very helpful. Do you like to count coins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, many people had to work for others. They signed a paper to travel far away. They worked for many years to pay for the trip. It was very hard work. When they were done, they were free. Can you imagine…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIndependence means a land is free. A country can rule itself. This helps people make their own rules. Many lands have done this. We celebrate these days with parties. Have you seen a flag fly high?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople can vote to be free. They vote to start a new land. This is a big choice. It helps them decide their future. We see this happen in many places. Do you know any new lands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIndia has many brave people. They work in the army. They work in the navy. They work in the air. They help keep the land safe. They work very hard. Do you like planes?
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