Lachlan Macquarie
Lachlan Macquarie was a leader. He helped build a new town. He made many streets and parks. He wanted the place to grow. This helped make a big city. Do you like parks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSociety articles — Page 74
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Laissez-faire
Some people like to let things be. They think people should trade freely. This idea is called laissez-faire. It means the leaders do not make many rules. This helps people work on their own. Do you like to do things…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLajos Kossuth
Lajos Kossuth was a leader. He lived in a place called Hungary. He spoke to many people. He wanted things to be fair. He worked hard for his home. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLal Bahadur Shastri
Lal Bahadur Shastri was a leader. He helped the country of India. He worked to make more milk for people. He also helped farmers grow more food. He was a very kind man. Do you like milk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLand law
Rules help us use the land. Some people own the land. Others just use it to farm. Owning land helps families stay safe. It can help people get food. Do you know where you live?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLand reform
Rules can change how we use land. Some people own a lot of land. Other people work on the land. New rules can help make things fair. This helps people grow more food. It can help families too. Do you think rules help us?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLand use
People use land in many ways. Some land is for farms. Some is for forests. We also build cities on land. This helps us live. How do you use the land near you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLand warfare
People fight on land. Some people walk on foot. Some people use big cars. Others use loud tools. These groups work together. It helps them do a job. Can you see the big cars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLansana Conté
Lansana Conté was a leader. He led a place called Guinea. He was in the army first. Then he became the president. He led for a long time. He worked to change many things. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLarceny
Larceny is taking things that are not yours. It means taking things like a bag or a toy. You must mean to keep them. This is not fair to others. We must respect what people own. Do you know what it means to share?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLarry O'Brien
Larry O'Brien was a busy man. He worked for the government. He also helped a big basketball league. Many people know his name today. A big trophy has his name on it. Do you like to watch sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLarry Summers
Larry Summers is a man who studies money. He has worked in many big places. He helped lead a great school. He also helped the leaders of our country. His work helps us learn about the world. Do you like to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLars Johan Hierta
Long ago, a man named Lars lived in Sweden. He started a new paper. It told people the news. He wanted things to be fair for all. This helped many people. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLars Peter Hansen
Lars Peter Hansen is a smart man. He studies how money works. He helps us understand big changes. His work won a very special prize. It is good to learn about him. Do you like math too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLatin American economy
Many countries make up Latin America. They grow lots of food. They also find metals in the ground. This helps people all over the world. It is a very big place. Do you want to see more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLatin Americans
Many people live in Latin America. They come from many places. Some are from far away. Some were there long ago. They have many ways to talk. This makes the world a special place. Do you know where it is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLatin Union
Many lands used to work together. They shared many ways to talk. They shared books and songs too. This helped people feel close. Now they do not work as one group. Do you speak a language like these?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaura Chinchilla
Laura Chinchilla was a leader. She led a place called Costa Rica. She was the first woman to be the top leader there. This was a big step for her country. Do you want to be a leader one day?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaurent-Désiré Kabila
A man named Kabila was a leader. He lived in a place called the Congo. He worked hard to lead his people. He helped change the name of his land. Later, his son became the new leader. Do you know where the Congo is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaurent Gbagbo
Laurent Gbagbo was a leader. He lived in a place called Côte d'Ivoire. He was a teacher before. Later, he became a president. Some years, there was a sad time in his land. Now, things are different. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLavrentiy Beria
Long ago, a man named Beria led the police. He was very powerful. He was not kind to many people. He made many people very sad. Others later worked to change things. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw commission
Some groups help make new rules. They look at old rules. They find rules that are hard to read. Then they suggest better ones. This helps people live well. Do you like rules? We can learn more soon.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw enforcement
People work to keep us safe. They help follow the rules. This has happened for a long time. It helps keep peace in our towns. We can all work together. Do you see people helping others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw enforcement agency
Some people help keep us safe. They follow the rules. They work in many places. Some work in one city. Others work in a whole country. This work helps everyone. Do you see them in your town?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw firm
A law firm is a place for help. Lawyers work there to help people. They teach us about rules. This helps everyone stay safe. It is a very busy place. Do you like learning about rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of Afghanistan
Rules help people live together. In Afghanistan, rules come from faith. These rules have changed many times. Leaders make new rules for the land. It is a big job to lead. Do you follow rules at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of agency
Sometimes people work for others. One person can act for a boss. This person is called an agent. It helps a business grow. We use this to get things done. Can you think of a helper?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of Brazil
Brazil has special rules. These rules help people live together. A big book of rules is the main law. It helps keep things fair for all. We use rules to stay safe. Do you follow rules at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of France
France has many rules. These rules help people live together. Some rules are for everyone. Some rules are for the government. These rules help keep things fair. Do you follow rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of Germany
Germany has many rules. These rules help people live together. They tell us what is fair. The rules help keep everyone safe. They are very important. Do you follow rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of India
India has many laws. These rules help people live together. Long ago, rules were different. Now, one big book tells the rules. It is very long. These laws help keep things fair. Do you follow rules at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of Indonesia
Indonesia has many rules. Some rules come from long ago. Other rules come from far away. These rules help people live together. They keep things fair for everyone. Do you follow rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of Italy
Italy has special rules. These rules help people live together. A big book of rules is the main guide. It helps keep things fair for everyone. We all follow these rules. Do you know the rules in your town?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of Japan
Japan has many rules. These rules help people live together. Long ago, people used different ways to lead. Now, the laws help keep things fair. Do you follow rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of Mexico
Mexico has special rules. These rules help people live together. A big book of rules is the main part. It helps keep things fair for all. These rules matter to everyone. Do you follow rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of Nigeria
Nigeria has many rules. These rules help people live together. Some rules come from old ways. Other rules are new. Courts help people follow the rules. It is a big job. Do you like rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of North Korea
A land far away has rules. These rules tell people how to act. Some rules help with work and money. A leader makes many of the choices. It is a very different way of life. Do you follow rules at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of obligations
Rules help us live together. They say what we must do for others. These rules can be about money. They can be about work, too. They help keep things fair for everyone. Do you follow rules at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of Poland
Poland has rules called laws. These rules help people live together. They have been around for a long time. Rules help keep things fair for everyone. They tell us how to act. Do you follow rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of Portugal
Portugal has many rules. These rules help people live together. Long ago, kings made the rules. Now, many people help make them. These rules help us stay fair. Do you follow rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of Russia
Russia has a set of rules. These rules are called laws. One big book is the most important. It tells how the country works. This helps keep things fair for everyone. Do you like following rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of South Africa
South Africa has special rules. These rules come from many places. They help people live together. A big book of rules guides the land. This helps keep things fair for all. Do you like following rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of South Korea
South Korea has special rules. These rules help keep people safe. Judges follow the law to be fair. Rules help us live together well. It is good to be fair. Do you like following rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of Spain
Spain has special rules. These rules help people live together. One big book of rules is the most important. It tells people how to be fair. We all follow these rules. Do you follow rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of Thailand
Thailand has rules for its people. These rules help everyone stay safe. They tell us what is fair. The rules help us live together. Do you follow rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of the People's Republic of China
China has many rules for its people. These rules help the country run. Some rules help protect children. The leaders make the rules. These rules are very important. Do you follow rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has special rules. These rules are not the same everywhere. England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have their own ways. They all work together as one big group. It is very interesting! Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaw of the United States
Laws help us live together. A big book called the Constitution is the main rule. It tells the leaders what to do. Each state has its own rules, too. Rules help keep us safe. Do you know a rule?
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