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A king named Leopold lived long ago. He ruled a place called Tuscany. He made new laws to help people. He said that being mean was wrong. This helped make life better for many. Do you like making fair rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeopold III was a king. He lived in a place called Belgium. Long ago, a big war came to his land. Many people were very upset with him. He had to step down from being king. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLepidus was a leader in Rome. He helped a great leader named Caesar. Later, he led with two other men. They worked together to rule. Things changed for him later on. Can you imagine being a leader?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Louis was a leader. He led a group of bad men. They did things that were not right. The police caught him for his crimes. He had to go to prison. It is good to follow the rules. Do you think rules are…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLê Quý Đôn was a smart man. He lived in Vietnam long ago. He wrote many books. He even wrote poems. He helped lead his people. We still use his name for schools today. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA lesbian is a woman who loves women. This has been true for a long time. A poet named Sappho wrote about it. Many women work to make things fair. We can learn about their stories. Do you like to learn about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeslie was a leader. He helped his country be free. He started a big group for people. He worked hard to help others. He even gave his money away. Do you like helping people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeslie Groves was a leader in the Army. He helped build big things. He helped build a giant office. He also led a secret project. This project made a new kind of tool. It was a very big job. Can you imagine building…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLester Pearson was a leader in Canada. He helped many people. He worked to make peace in the world. He also helped make a new flag for his country. He was a very great leader. Do you like flags?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLester Frank Ward loved to learn. He studied plants and people. He worked very hard as a boy. He helped make a group for thinkers. This group helps us study how we live. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a king ruled a land. He was a very smart leader. He made new laws to help people. He also helped many children learn. He made his land a great place. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man is a king. He leads a place called Lesotho. He helps his people stay well. He works hard to help others. This king is very kind. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeung Chun-ying was a leader in Hong Kong. He worked with buildings and land. He was also a top official for the city. Some people had big disagreements with him. He helped lead during a busy time. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people borrow money to buy things. This can help them make more money. But it can also be risky. If things go wrong, they may not pay it back. It is a big choice. Do you think it is hard to borrow money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLev was a leader in Russia. He worked with many people. He helped run the new government. Later, things became very hard for him. He was treated unfairly. It is sad that he lost his life. Do you like to learn about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLevon was a leader in Armenia. He helped his country become free. He was the first president. He worked hard to lead the people. He also studied many old books. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLewis Cass was a leader in our country. He worked in many big jobs. He helped lead Michigan. He also worked for the President. Some things he did were not fair to others. He wanted to be the leader of all. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLewis Morgan was a man who studied people. He learned how groups live together. He helped a group of people keep their land. This was very good work. He cared about fairness for all. Do you like learning about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLewis Mumford was a writer. He wrote about big cities. He also wrote about new tools. He wanted cities to be good places. He wanted us to live well. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeymah Gbowee is a brave woman. She lives in a place called Liberia. She helped many people find peace. She worked with other women to stop a war. This helped her country become safe again. Can you be kind like her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people want fair rules for all. They want to be seen and heard. This helps everyone feel safe. It matters so we can all be ourselves. People work hard for this. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, people or shops owe money. This is called a liability. It might be a loan from a bank. You might pay it back soon. Or you might pay it back later. It is good to know what you owe. Do you know what a loan is?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLiang Qichao was a wise man. He lived in China long ago. He wrote many books and news stories. His ideas helped his country change. He wanted things to be better for everyone. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLiaquat Ali Khan was a leader. He helped start a new country. This country is called Pakistan. He was the first leader of this land. He worked hard to help his people. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome colleges are small. Students learn many things there. They study art and science. This helps them learn how to think. It is a fun way to learn. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people study many things. They learn about art and science. They also learn about history. This helps them understand the world. It is a way to learn many skills. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people have new ideas. They want people to be free. They also want rules to keep us safe. This helps us work together well. It is a way to lead. Do you like rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use many ways to lead. Some leaders follow fair rules. These rules help everyone stay safe. Laws must be the same for all. This helps people live well. Do you know your rights?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOne group helps lead Japan. They started a long time ago. They have many leaders. They help make rules for the country. This group matters to many people. Do you like learning about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people work for fair rules. They want women to have the same rights. This means having the same jobs. It also means going to school. They want laws to be fair for all. This helps everyone live better. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople study how to keep books. They help us find facts. They keep old papers safe too. This helps everyone learn new things. It is a very good job. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLibraries use a special way to group books. This helps us find things. It puts similar books together. This makes finding a story easy for you. We can all learn more this way. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLibraries have many books. A big library uses a special way to sort them. They use letters to group books. This helps you find what you need. It makes finding books easy. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA license is a special paper. It gives you permission to do things. A king or a leader can give it. It can let you drive a car. It can let you use art. It helps keep things fair. Do you have a license?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people get a special award. It is called a licentiate. This award shows they studied hard. It can mean they are ready to teach. It helps them do their jobs well. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLi Dazhao was a leader in China. He helped start a big group. He wanted to help all the people. He worked with many students. He thought things could get better. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA lifeguard helps keep us safe. They watch people in the water. They work at pools and beaches. They know how to help if someone is hurt. They are very brave. Do you like to swim in the water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLife insurance helps families. People pay money to a group. This group saves the money. If a person dies, the group gives money to their family. This helps pay for things. It is a kind way to help. Do you know how…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLi Hongzhang was a leader in China. He helped his country grow. He worked with many other nations. He also helped build a strong navy. He was a very busy man. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLi Keqiang was a leader in China. He helped many people. He worked hard to help the economy grow. He wanted a clean world with blue skies. He was a very smart man. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLikud is a big group in Israel. It helps lead the country. Many people chose this group to lead. It has had many leaders. Leaders help make big choices. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLila Abu-Lughod is a teacher. She studies how people live. She spent time in Egypt. She learned about many stories. Her work helps us understand others. It is very good work. Do you like to learn about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLiliʻuokalani was a queen. She ruled the Hawaiian islands. She loved to write music. One song was very famous. She was a kind leader. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome leaders have rules to follow. These rules limit their power. This helps keep things fair for all. It helps people stay free. It is a good way to live. Do you like fair rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA business can be a special group. It helps people work together. This group is called an LLC. It keeps the owners safe. This is a smart way to work. Do you want to start a business?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLin Biao was a leader in China. He led many soldiers. He was very good at his job. He helped his group win. Later, he had a hard time with other leaders. This led to a sad end. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou have the right to speak your way. You can use your own words at home. You can also use them at school. This helps you show who you are. It is a very good thing. Do you have a special way to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLin Sen was a leader in China. He worked hard for his people. He helped his country stay calm. He was a very kind man. People liked him a lot. Do you like to help others?
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