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.
Eisaku Sato was a leader in Japan. He helped his country grow. He worked hard to bring land back to Japan. This helped many people. He even won a big prize for peace. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use voting to make choices. They pick leaders for their towns. This helps groups work together. It matters so everyone has a say. It is a way to be fair. Do you know how people vote?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleElizabeth was a brave writer. She helped women in the U.S. She wanted women to vote. She worked with many friends. This helped make things fair. Do you want to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleElizabeth was a famous queen. She lived in a big palace. She was queen for a very long time. She helped many people. She was a kind leader. Do you like stories about kings and queens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleElizabeth was a queen in Russia. She lived a long time ago. She built many grand buildings. These buildings are still here today. She was a kind leader. Do you like old palaces?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEllen Johnson Sirleaf was a great leader. She led a place called Liberia. She was the first woman to be a president in Africa. This helped many people. She even won a big prize for peace. Do you want to be a leader too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople work to keep us safe. They plan for big storms. They help after bad things happen. This work helps everyone stay well. It is a very big job. Can you help keep your home safe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Émile Durkheim lived long ago. He studied how people live in groups. He helped start a new way to learn about us. This helps us understand our world. It is very interesting! Do you like to learn about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmma Goldman was a brave woman. She lived a long time ago. She loved to speak to big crowds. She wanted things to be fair for all. Many people liked her ideas. Do you want to learn more about her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmmeline was a brave leader. She lived in Great Britain. She wanted women to vote. This was a big change. It helped many women. Do you want to vote?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Liu Bang lived. He was born to a poor family. He became a great leader of many people. He started a new time called the Han. He helped his people live well. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA leader named Meiji ruled Japan. He helped his country change. Japan became very strong and new. This helped many people. It was a big change for the world. Do you like learning about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Taizong ruled China. He was a very great leader. He helped his people live in peace. His time was a golden age. Many people learned from him. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a great leader ruled. He was an emperor in China. He helped his land grow very big. He also made new rules for his people. Many people remember him today. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Li Longji became a king. He led a large land called China. His time as king lasted a very long time. He helped his land grow strong at first. Later, things became hard for his people. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn empire is very big. One leader rules many lands. These lands can be far away. Many different people live there. This matters to our world. Can you find a big map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople work to earn money. A boss pays a worker for their help. This is called a job. The worker does tasks to help a business. It is a way to help each other. Do you want to work one day?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA woman named Cixi lived long ago. She helped lead China. She made many big choices. She worked to change things. People still talk about her today. Do you like history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, land was shared. Many people used the same fields. Then, some owners put up fences. They wanted to keep the land for themselves. This made life hard for others. It was a big change. Do you think sharing is…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnver was a leader in a land long ago. He was a soldier in a big army. He helped change how his land was run. Later, he did many things that were very wrong. Many people were hurt because of his choices. It is a sad…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople want to help our world. They care for plants and animals. They also help keep the air clean. This helps us all live well. It is a big job. Do you like nature too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaws help us live together. Sometimes, rules can be too strict. Long ago, a leader helped make things fair. This was called equity. It helped people when rules did not work. Do you like being fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErich was a leader in a place called East Germany. He helped run the country for a long time. He made many big choices for the people. Some of his choices were not fair. Later, many people wanted change. Do you want…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people look for secrets. They try to find out things that are hidden. This helps their leaders. It can be a very hard job. They must be very quiet. Do you like secrets?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, groups of people fight. They may fight because they are different. This can be very sad. People work hard to find peace. We want everyone to be kind. Do you like to help friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes people think their way is best. They judge others by their own rules. This can make people feel sad. It is better to learn from everyone. We can try to understand new ways. Do you like learning about new…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople like to learn about others. They live with new groups. They watch how people work. They listen to what people say. This helps us know each other. It is a fun way to learn. Do you want to learn too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people study how we live. They look at many groups. They see how we talk and act. This helps us learn about each other. It is a big, fun job. Do you like learning about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big school. It is in a place called Zurich. Many people go there to learn. They study things like math and science. It is a very special place. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe euro is money. Many people in Europe use it. It comes in coins and notes. You can use it to buy things. It helps many countries work together. Do you have any coins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries in Europe work together. They help each other every day. This makes life better for all. It helps people stay safe and kind. Do you like working with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRules help us find the truth. Courts use clues to learn what happened. These clues can be things or words. They must be fair and true. This helps everyone stay safe. Do you like solving mysteries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA test is a way to learn. It shows what you know. You can use paper or a computer. Tests help people learn new things. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDifferent places use different money. You can swap one kind for another. This is called an exchange rate. It tells you how much money you get. It helps when you visit new lands. Do you have any coins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe executive helps run a country. It makes sure laws are followed. Leaders work to keep things safe. This work helps everyone. It is a big job. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn extended family is big. It has more than just parents and kids. You might have aunts and uncles too. Some families all live in one house. This helps people care for each other. It is nice to have help. Do you have…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA fan loves something very much. They might love a singer or a team. They can cheer or draw pictures. It is fun to share this love. You can be a fan too! Do you have a favorite thing to cheer for?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome places share power. One big group leads. Small groups help too. They work as a team. This helps many people live well. Do you like working in a team?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome countries are made of many parts. These parts can help rule themselves. A big group helps them work together. This helps many people live in one place. It can help people get along. Do you live in a place like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFerdinand was a great king. He ruled many lands. He helped his people stay safe. He also loved music. He worked hard to lead well. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long time ago, there was a king. His name was Ferdinand. He ruled a land called Spain. He worked with his wife, Isabella. They helped many people. Do you like stories about kings and queens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFerdinand Marcos was a leader. He ruled the Philippines for a long time. He made many new things. But he was not always kind to people. Many people worked to change this. They wanted things to be fair. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFidel Castro was a leader in Cuba. He led a big change in his country. He wanted to help many people. People have many different ideas about him. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people take things that are not theirs. They may steal money or use tricks. This can hurt many people. It can even hurt whole countries. Leaders work hard to stop this. They try to make things fair. Do you think…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleFirefighters help stop fires. They work to keep us safe. They use tools like water and hoses. They also learn how to save people. This job is very brave. Do you want to be a hero?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA flag is a piece of cloth. It has colors and shapes. Flags can show where a country is. They can also send a message. Many people use them to show pride. Do you have a flag?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleScience helps us solve mysteries. Experts look for small clues. They may look at footprints. They may look at tiny marks. This helps find the truth. It is very cool work. Do you like mysteries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Francisco Franco led Spain. He was a general in the army. He ruled the country for a long time. Some things he did were very unfair. Later, life in Spain got better for many. Do you want to learn more?
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