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.
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Owen Young was a smart leader. He helped make big companies. He also helped people talk with radios. He worked hard to help schools too. His work helped many people. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOxfam helps people in need. They started a long time ago. They help people get food. They also help people get clean water. This work helps the whole world. Do you want to help others too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIwao was a leader in Japan. He led many soldiers. He helped build a new army. He also picked words for a song. This song is still used today. Do you like songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany islands live in the ocean. These islands work together. They help each other trade and grow. This helps all the people. It is good to be a team. Do you like to work with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA family once ruled Iran. They were kings and queens. A soldier named Reza started it. His son was also a king. They ruled for many years. Then, the way the country was run changed. Do you like to learn about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaik Sun-yup was a leader. He helped his country. He worked in the army. He also helped build trains. He lived a long life. He did many big jobs. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePak Se-ri is a great golfer. She is from South Korea. She won many big games. She helped many girls love golf. She is a hero to many. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA group works for the Palestinian people. They want a place to live. Long ago, there was much fighting. This was very sad. Now, leaders try to find peace. Do you think peace is good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people want to be a team. They want to help each other. This helps everyone grow strong. It is good to work together. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people want to join together. They want many lands to be one. This helps them feel like a big family. It can bring many people together. It is a big idea. Do you like working with others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany groups of people share a bond. They speak similar ways to talk. They wanted to be one big group. This helped them feel strong. They used blue, white, and red colors. It was a way to be together. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaolo was a brave judge. He worked in a place called Sicily. He fought against bad people. He wanted things to be fair. Many people remember him today. He is a hero. Do you know a hero?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaolo Gentiloni is a leader from Italy. He worked in many big jobs. He helped lead his country. He also helped lead Europe. His work matters to many people. He works to help things run well. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Papinian lived. He was a great lawyer in Rome. He helped people with the law. He was a friend to the king. Later, some bad things happened to him. He tried to help two brothers get along. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people live in a place called Papua. Long ago, different groups ruled the land. Now, many people there want to be their own country. It has been a hard time for them. They want to be heard. Do you want to learn…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people help lawyers. They do much work. They help with papers. This helps people get help. It is a big job. Do you want to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome groups act like a real army. They wear gear and train hard. Some groups are part of the law. Others can be very mean to people. This can make the world unsafe. Do you know about groups like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA pardon is a special rule. It can help a person. It lets them follow new rules. This can make things fair. It is a kind way to help. Do you think it is fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleParents can take time off work. This helps them care for a new baby. It can be paid or unpaid. This time is good for babies. It is also good for moms and dads. Do you like spending time with family?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleParents have different ways to raise kids. Some parents use many rules. Some parents are very kind and soft. These ways help children grow. It is good to feel loved. How do your parents help you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn in-law is part of your family. They are the parents of your spouse. This can be a father or a mother. Some people find them very helpful. Others may have hard times with them. They can be a big part of life. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe want to share things well. We can make things better for one person. But we must not make things worse for others. This is a fair way to share. It helps us use what we have. Can you think of a way to share?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries made a big plan. This plan helps our world. It helps keep the air clean. It helps the Earth stay cool. This matters for all of us. We can work together. Do you want to help too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, many leaders met in Paris. They wanted to help Europe stay at peace. They made new rules for everyone to follow. This helps us live together well. It is a big step for the world. Do you like to make rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome countries owe money to others. A group meets to help. They talk about how to pay. They work together to make a plan. This helps many people. Do you like to help friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePark Geun-hye was a leader in South Korea. She was the first woman to be the head of her country. She worked very hard in her job. Later, she had to leave her job. Now, she is back home with her family. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome places use a parliament to lead. A group of people makes the rules. They work together to help the land. This helps many people live well. It is a way to be fair. Do you know any leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleParliament Hill is a special place. It is in a city called Ottawa. Big buildings sit on a hill. These buildings help lead the country. Many people visit the hill each year. It is a very grand place. Do you want to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big building. It is in a place called Canberra. Leaders meet here to make rules. The building sits inside a hill. You can even walk on the grass on top! Do you want to visit it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIndia has a big group of leaders. They meet in a special building. They make rules for the land. This helps everyone live together. It is a very big job. Do you like making rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big group makes laws. They meet in a large building. This group is very old. It helps people live together. It matters to many people. Do you like rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome schools are run by a church. They teach many things. Kids learn math and science. They also learn about their faith. These schools help kids learn. Do you like school?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people leave prison early. They must follow rules. They must talk to a helper. They must be good. This helps them live at home. Can you imagine following rules like that?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people learn by joining in. They live with a new group. They do what the group does. This helps them learn how people live. It is a fun way to learn. Would you like to join in?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes a land is split in two. This is called a partition. New lines are drawn on a map. People may live in different parts. It can be hard for people. Do you know any split lands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePashtun people live in many places. They live in two big lands. These lands are Afghanistan and Pakistan. Many Pashtun people speak one way. They call it Pashto. They have many large groups. This is very interesting!…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Paoli lived on an island. He wanted his people to be free. He helped them make their own rules. He was a great leader. People liked him very much. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make new things. These things can be tools. To own a new idea, it must be new. It must also be useful. This helps people share ideas. Do you have a new idea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people invent new things. They get a special rule. This rule says they own the idea. You must ask to use it. It is not okay to take it. Do you like to make things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA patent office helps people. It is run by the government. They look at new ideas. They say if an idea is new. This helps your new things stay yours. It is a big job. Can you think of a new idea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePat Garrett was a lawman. He worked in the Old West. He was a sheriff in New Mexico. He helped keep people safe. He is in many stories today. Do you like stories about the West?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA group called the Pathet Lao lived in Laos. They wanted to change how their country worked. Long ago, there was a lot of fighting. Many people worked hard to find peace. They finally took control in 1975. Can you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, some groups were run by men. Men held the most power. This was true in many places. It was not always fair to women. Many people worked to change this. Can you help make things fair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePatricia Hill Collins is a smart teacher. She writes books about people. She helps us learn about fairness. Her work helps many people be heard. She is a very important leader. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePatricio Aylwin was a leader in Chile. He helped his country become a democracy again. He worked hard to help poor people. He also helped many people find homes. He was a very kind man. Do you want to learn more…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePatrick Geddes was a smart man. He loved plants and cities. He helped make cities better for people. He fixed old homes to make them nice. He wanted towns to be healthy. Do you like your town?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePatrick Henry was a great leader. He lived in a place called Virginia. He was very good at speaking. He helped his people find freedom. He worked hard to make things fair. Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome families follow the father's line. This means names come from men. It can also mean land stays with men. This was true for many kings. It helps us see how families grow. Do you know your family tree?
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