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 group helps poor countries. It gives money to help people. This money builds roads and schools. It helps many people stay healthy. This work makes the world better. Do you want to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA group helps businesses grow. They work in many far lands. They give money to help people work. This helps many families. It is a big job. Do you want to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThere are rules for war. These rules help keep people safe. They protect people who do not fight. They also help people who are hurt. These rules try to stop suffering. Do you think rules help?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRules help keep people safe. These rules are for everyone. They help make things fair. Many groups work to help. This matters to you and me. Do you want to be kind?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries can work together. They can share things and help each other. This helps keep the world peaceful. It makes our world a better place. We can all be friends. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBig ships travel the wide seas. A group helps these ships stay safe. They also help keep our water clean. This helps the world stay healthy. It is a very big job. Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a big war ended. Many leaders had to answer for what they did. A group of judges met in Tokyo. They worked to make things fair. They wanted to help the world stay safe. Can you imagine being a judge?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA group of people runs the Olympic Games. They help people play sports. They want everyone to play fair. They also help keep our world clean. This helps people from all over the world. Do you like to play sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries work together. They follow rules to be kind. They help each other trade. This helps the whole world. It makes things fair for us. Do you like to follow rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries work together. They form big groups. These groups help the whole world. They can help keep peace. They also help with food and health. This helps us all live better. Do you want to help the world too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis group helps people move. They help people find homes. They also give out food and care. This work helps many people stay safe. It is a very big job. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople all over the world work together. They make rules for things. These rules help make things safe. They help us use new tools. This helps everyone stay safe. Can you think of a rule?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA group helps people stay healthy. They work in many lands. They help families make good choices. This helps people live well. It is a big job. Do you want to help people too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how countries act. They look at how nations work together. Some think countries must protect themselves. Others think countries can help each other. This helps us understand our world. Do you want to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome schools are for the whole world. Students come from many places. They learn to talk in many ways. This helps us all get along. It is a fun way to learn. Would you like to go to one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGroups of countries work to stay safe. They make rules to help everyone. They also use armies to stay safe. This helps the whole world. We want everyone to be safe. Do you want to stay safe too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCountries use rules for money. These rules help pay for things. Some rules look at where you live. Other rules look at where you work. This helps people and businesses. Do you know how money works?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople celebrate a special day. It is for women. They want things to be fair. Long ago, women worked hard for this. They wanted to vote and help lead. This day helps us remember them. Do you know someone special?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn internship is a way to learn. You go to a real job. You see how people work. This helps you find a job later. It is a great way to grow. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany leaders work together. They help make the world fair. They talk about peace. This helps many people live well. It is good to work together. Do you like helping others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe talk to people every day. We use words to share ideas. We also use our faces. We can talk in person. We can use a phone too. It helps us make friends. Do you like to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people marry people of different races. Long ago, some laws said they could not. This was very unfair to many people. Now, most places say this is okay. It helps people learn about each other. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, people ask hard questions. They want to find out the truth. They use many ways to talk. Some ways are not fair. People work hard to make things right. Can you help find the truth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople are all different. Some things make life hard for some. Many things can happen at once. This helps us be fair. We can work to help everyone. Do you see how we are all different?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn interview is a talk. One person asks questions. The other person gives answers. It helps us learn new things. You might do one too! Have you ever answered big questions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome banks help big groups of people. They help companies find money. They also help companies join together. This helps the world work. It is a big job. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people can pool their money. They use it to buy things together. This helps keep the money safe. It can help people grow their money. It is a smart way to work as a group. Do you like working with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn investor uses money to help. They buy things to make more money later. This can help a new business grow. It is a way to use what we have. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use a special idea. It is called the invisible hand. It helps us understand how people trade. When people work to help themselves, they can help others too. This can make things good for everyone. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn invoice is a list of things you buy. It shows the price. It tells you what you owe. People used clay to make these long ago. Now many use computers. It helps us keep track of money. Do you like to count money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIon Iliescu was a leader in Romania. He helped lead his country. He was a president for many years. This helped his country change. He worked hard for his people. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIqbal was a brave boy. He lived in a place called Pakistan. He worked very hard in a factory. Later, he helped many children be free. He spoke to the world. He wanted all kids to be safe. Do you want to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIrawati Karve was a smart woman. She lived in India. She loved to study people. She also wrote many books. Her work helps us learn. Can you learn about her too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a woman named Irene lived. She was a great leader. She ruled a big land. She helped her people find peace. Irene was very strong. Do you like stories about queens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man lived in Brazil. He helped build many new things. He helped build the first train tracks. He also helped make street lights. He worked hard to help his country. Do you like trains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people fight in new ways. They do not use big armies. They work in small groups instead. This can happen for a long time. It is a way to try to lead. Do you think that is hard? It is a very big topic.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsabella was a queen. She lived in Spain. She was a queen when she was very young. Many people fought about her rule. Later, she had to leave her home. Do you like stories about queens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsabel Perón was a leader. She lived in a place called Argentina. She was the first woman to be president. This was a big deal. Many people saw her work. Do you like history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsa was a leader in Bahrain. He helped his country grow. He lived a long time. He had a big family. We can learn about him. Do you like history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsaias Afwerki is a leader. He leads a place called Eritrea. He has been the leader for a long time. He helped his country become free. Some people think his rules are not fair. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsawa Shūji was a teacher in Japan. He helped start many schools. He also loved music. He even spoke on a telephone! This helped many children learn. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIshwar was a wise teacher. He lived in India long ago. He helped many women learn. He worked hard to make life fair. We can learn from his kindness. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries work together. They help build things. They build big bridges for people. This helps many people live better lives. It is a good way to help. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a country had a new way to rule. It was called a republic. Many people worked to help the land. They built schools and roads. But then, a big fight happened. The leaders had to leave. Now, things are very…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use faith to help others. They want to share what they have. They believe this is fair. It helps everyone live well. This idea helps many people. Do you like to share with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a new group of people formed. They lived together in a place called Medina. They used special rules to help them. Many years later, these rules changed. Today, some countries still use these rules. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIslam Karimov was a leader. He led a place called Uzbekistan. He was the leader for a long time. He helped his country become its own place. Some people did not like his rules. Can you find Uzbekistan on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people feel fear of Muslims. This fear is not true. It can make life hard for them. People work to make things fair. We can learn to be kind. Do you want to learn more?
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