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.
Michaëlle Jean is a very brave woman. She moved to Canada from a place called Haiti. She worked as a news reporter. Later, she became a great leader for Canada. She helped many people. Do you want to learn more about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael Manley was a leader in Jamaica. He helped many people. He made school free for kids. He also helped people get better jobs. He worked hard to make things fair. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael Milken is a man who works with money. He helped many people find ways to grow wealth. Later, he broke some rules about money. He had to pay a fine for this. Now, he helps doctors find cures for sickness. He…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael was a king in Russia. He was a young man. He helped his land grow. Many people lived there. He was a kind leader. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Michael helps businesses. He is a teacher at a big school. He shows how groups can work well. His ideas help many people today. He wants to make things better. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael Somare was a great leader. He helped his country become free. He was the first big leader for his people. This helped everyone live together. He worked hard for many years. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOne man studies money and jobs. He is a smart teacher. He won a very big prize. His work helps us understand work. He lived a long time. Do you like to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael was a great leader. He ruled many lands. He brought people together. This helped his people stay strong. He is a hero today. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael was a great king. He won back a big city. It was called Constantinople. He fixed many old buildings. This helped his people live well. Do you like old cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichał Kalecki was a smart man. He studied how money works. He helped many different countries. His ideas help us today. He was a very good thinker. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Michael was a king. He ruled a large land. Many people chose him to be their leader. He had a wife named Eleanor. His life was hard because people did not get along. Can you imagine being a king?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichel Aflaq was a man from Syria. He had big ideas. He wanted many people to be one group. This helped start a new group. He wrote books about his ideas. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichelle Bachelet is a leader from Chile. She was the first woman president there. Long ago, her family had a hard time. She worked hard to help people. Now, she helps people all over the world. Do you want to be a…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichelle Obama is a very special woman. She lived in a big city called Chicago. She worked hard in school. Then she helped her husband lead our country. She helps many people stay healthy. Do you want to learn more…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichel Martelly was a famous singer. He lived in Haiti. He also made music in the United States. Later, he became a leader for Haiti. Some things he did were not good. He had to leave his job. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichel Micombero was a leader in Burundi. He was a soldier first. He became the first president of his land. Long ago, many sad things happened to people. Others worked to make things better later. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichel Temer was a leader in Brazil. He was a lawyer and a writer too. He also wrote poems. He helped lead the country for a short time. It was a big job. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany groups live in the ocean. They live on small islands. Some islands are big and some are small. These people use boats to travel. It is a very big sea. Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany babies were born long ago. This was called a baby boom. Many families grew much larger. This happened in many places. It changed how people lived. Do you know many babies were born?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMiddle school is a place for learning. It is between primary and high school. Many kids go there. It helps you grow. It is a fun time to learn new things. Do you like school?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people move to find work. They go to new places. They work in big fields. They help grow our food. This work helps their families. It is very hard work. Do you know someone who works hard?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMiguel de la Madrid was a leader. He was the president of Mexico. He worked hard to help his country. Some things were very hard for people. He tried to make new rules. Do you like to learn about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMiguel Díaz-Canel is a leader in Cuba. He helps run the country. He was born a long time ago. He studied to be an engineer. Now he works for the people. Do you want to learn more about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man led Spain. His name was Miguel. He was a leader in the army. He wanted to help his country. He built new roads and dams. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there was a king named Bhoja. He ruled a very large land. He made his kingdom strong and rich. People used his coins to buy things. His rule helped many people. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMikael was a great leader. He led a big army. He helped his people. He was a very strong king. He built many churches. His family was very important too. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMike Davis was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote about how people live. He also wrote about big cities. His work helps us learn. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMike Jackson was a leader in the army. He worked for many years. He helped many people in different places. He was a very brave man. It is good to be brave. Do you want to be a leader too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMikhail Fradkov was a leader in Russia. He helped run the country. He worked in many big jobs. He even helped with schools and health. He worked very hard for many years. Can you imagine being a leader?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMikhail Frunze was a leader. He led many people. He was a brave army officer. He helped his people a lot. Many places were named for him. Do you like history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMikhail was a man in Russia. He ran many big businesses. He was very rich. Later, the leaders in his country were not happy with him. He had to go to jail for many years. Now, he lives in a new place. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMikhail Mishustin is a leader in Russia. He helps run the country. He works with many people. He also uses computers to help. He wants to make things work well. Do you like using computers too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMikhail is a man from Russia. He worked with metals and gold. He also ran for leader. He was very rich. Many people know his name. Do you like learning about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMikhail was a famous leader. He led many soldiers. He wore a white uniform. Many people liked him a lot. He was a very brave man. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Mikhail was a leader. He led a large army. He helped make the army strong. He used new tools for his men. Later, things became very hard for him. It was a sad time. Do you like learning about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMikheil Saakashvili was a leader. He helped lead a country called Georgia. He worked to make many changes. Some people liked his work. Other people did not like it. He had a hard time with laws. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMiklós Horthy was a leader in Hungary. He was a leader on big ships. He led his country for a long time. Many sad things happened to people then. He is a person people still talk about. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA military academy is a school. It helps people learn to lead. They learn how to work in teams. It is a place for study. These schools help many people. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCountries can make a pact. They promise to help each other. This keeps them safe. It helps them stay at peace. It is a way to be friends. Do you think friends help each other?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA military base is a special place. It is a home for soldiers. They can train there. It can have schools and stores. Some bases are very big. They can even be like small cities. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSoldiers use special flags. These flags show where to go. They help people find their group. They are used in big parades today. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes, the military takes control. They lead a country. They often say they want to help. They may want to make things calm. Some leaders give power back later. Do you know about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSoldiers use plans to help them. These plans show how to work. They help teams stay together. The plans help keep people safe. It is a way to be ready. Do you like to make plans?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeaders need to know things. They look for facts to help them. They use maps and news. They also look at photos. This helps them make good plans. It helps keep people safe. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSoldiers need many things to work. They need food and water. They also need tools and gear. People work hard to move these things. This helps the soldiers stay strong. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes one army takes control of a land. This is called an occupation. It is meant to be for a short time. It can change how people live. Rules help keep people safe. Do you think rules help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGroups use plans to act. They work together to reach a goal. Some plans are very big. Some plans are small. This helps them solve a problem. Do you like to make plans?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people serve in the armed forces. They work in groups like the army or navy. They wear special clothes called uniforms. These people work hard to help their country. They learn to work well as a team. Do you…
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