Patriot Act
A new law was made. It helps keep the country safe. Some people think the law is not fair. They want to protect our rights. It is a big story. Do you think laws are important?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSociety articles — Page 91
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Patrisse Cullors
Patrisse is a person who helps others. She started a big group. This group helps Black people. She also writes books. Her work matters a lot. Do you like to help people too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePatronage
Some people help others. They can give money or gifts. Rich people used to help artists. This helped them make beautiful things. It helps people today, too. Can you think of someone who helps you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePatty Hearst
Patty Hearst was a famous woman. Long ago, a group took her away. They were not kind to her. She had to do bad things. Later, she went to prison. Many years later, she was free. Do you like true stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Castellano
Paul was a leader of a group. He lived in a big house. He ran many businesses. Some things he did were not good. Many people were unhappy with him. A man named John Gotti led a change. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Keating
Paul Keating was a leader in Australia. He helped run the country. He worked hard to change things. This helped many people. He was a very strong speaker. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Kruger
Paul Kruger was a leader. He lived in South Africa. He helped his people. He worked hard to be free. He was a very strong man. Do you like stories about leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Krugman
Paul Krugman studies money and trade. He is a very smart teacher. He won a big prize for his work. He helps us learn how people buy things. His ideas help the world. Do you like to learn about money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaulo Freire
Paulo was a teacher. He lived in Brazil. He helped many people learn to read. He wanted school to be fair for everyone. His ideas help us today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Romer
Paul Romer is a smart man. He studies how the world grows. He found that new ideas help us all. This helps many people live better lives. He even won a big prize! Can you think of a new idea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Scoon
Paul was a leader in Grenada. He helped his island for many years. He worked hard to keep peace. Sometimes things were very hard for his people. He wanted his home to be safe. Can you imagine being a leader?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Warburg
Paul Warburg was a banker. He lived a long time ago. He helped make a big bank for our country. This bank helps people with money. His work was very helpful. Do you like learning about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePawnbroker
A pawnshop is a special store. People bring things to it. They might bring gold or tools. The shop gives them money. Later, the person can get their thing back. Have you ever seen a shop like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePayment
A payment is giving money for things. You can use coins or bills. You can also use a card. Some people swap one thing for another. This helps us get what we need. It is a way to be fair. Do you use money to buy things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeacekeeping
People work to help find peace. They help keep places safe. They wear blue hats or helmets. This helps people live better lives. It is a very good job. Do you want to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeace treaty
A peace treaty is a big deal. It is a promise to stop fighting. Two groups sign it to be friends. It helps make the world safe. This matters to all of us. Do you like peace?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePedestrian zone
Some streets are just for walking. Cars are not allowed there. This makes the air clean. It is a safe place to play. We can walk and shop. Do you like to walk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePedro Eugenio Aramburu
A man named Pedro was a leader. He lived in a place called Argentina. He was a general in the army. He was also a president. Many years ago, he was hurt by a group. It was a very sad time for his country. Do you know…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePedro Pablo Kuczynski
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski was a leader in Peru. He was the president of his country. He worked hard to help many people. Later, he had to step down from his job. Things were not fair for him at the end. Do you want to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePedro Rodrigues Filho
A man named Pedro lived in Brazil. He did many bad things when he was young. He spent a long time in prison. Later, he tried to be a better person. He used the internet to teach others. Can you imagine being a…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePedro Sánchez
Pedro Sánchez is a leader in Spain. He helps run the country. He works hard to make rules. His job is very big. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePedro Santana
Pedro Santana was a leader. He lived in a place called the Dominican Republic. He helped his country become free. Later, he made some hard choices. Some people did not like his rules. Do you like to lead?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeer review
People check each other's work. Experts look at new ideas. They make sure the work is good. This helps everyone learn. It makes the work better. Do you like to help your friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeng Dehuai
Peng was a brave leader. He grew up in a poor family. He worked very hard to help them. Later, he became a great general. He helped many people in China. He is remembered for his big life. Do you like stories about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePenny
A penny is a small coin. It is used for money. People use it to buy things. It is often the smallest coin we have. We can use it every day. Do you have a penny?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePenology
Some people study how to help others. They look at how to fix mistakes. They want to make things fair. This helps people live well together. It is a big job. Do you want to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePension fund
A pension fund helps people. It saves money for when people are old. It grows the money over time. This helps people pay for things. It is a good way to plan. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople
The word people means many folks. It can mean a whole group. These groups live in one place. They can make their own rules. This helps us live together. Do you like being with people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
A group helps animals. They want animals to be safe. They work to stop animal harm. This work helps many living things. It is good to be kind. Do you love animals too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Long ago, Ethiopia had a new way of ruling. A group of leaders ran the land. They helped many people learn to read. But life was also very hard. There was not enough food for everyone. Can you imagine living through…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople's Liberation Army
The PLA is a large group of soldiers. They help protect their country. Many years ago, they were a much smaller group. Today, they have ships and planes. They work hard to keep things safe. Do you like learning about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePerestroika
Long ago, a leader wanted change. He wanted to make things better. He tried to fix how people lived and worked. This was a big job. It helped change the world. Do you like to make things better?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePerfect competition
Many people sell the same things. They all sell for the same price. This helps keep things fair. No one person can pick the price. It helps everyone get what they need. Do you like to shop for things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeriyar
A man named Periyar lived in India. He wanted things to be fair. He fought for people to be treated well. He helped women have rights too. He is a hero to many. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePerjury
Sometimes people tell lies in court. They promise to tell the truth first. This is a very big mistake. It can hurt many people. We must always be honest. Do you like telling the truth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePersecution of Uyghurs in China
Many Uyghur people live in China. The leaders there have treated them unfairly. Many families were even split apart. This is very sad. People around the world want to help. Do you think it is important to be kind to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePersians
The Persians are a group of people. They live in a place called Iran. They speak a special way to talk. They made very large empires long ago. They also made beautiful art. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePersonal development
You can learn new things every day. This helps you grow. You can learn to be kind. You can learn new skills too. It helps you reach your dreams. It is a fun journey. What do you want to learn?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePersonal finance
It is good to plan with money. You can save your money. You can also spend it well. This helps you buy things you need. It helps you for the future. Do you like to save money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePersonal life
Your life is full of choices. Long ago, people mostly worked to find food. They did not have much time to play. Now, we choose our own hobbies. We can pick our clothes and friends. This is our personal life. What do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePersonal property
Some things are easy to move. Your clothes are personal property. Your toys can move too. They are not like a house. They go where you go. Do you have a favorite toy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePervez Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf was a leader in Pakistan. He was a soldier first. He worked hard in the army. Later, he became the president. He helped his country in many ways. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeter Blau
Peter Blau was a smart man. He studied how people live together. He moved to a new land. He taught many students at schools. His work helps us learn about people. Do you like to learn about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeter Diamond
Peter Diamond is a smart man. He studies how money works. He won a very big prize. He helps people understand jobs. This work helps us all. Do you like math?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeter Force
Peter Force loved old books. He kept many maps and papers. He helped the big library in our country. He even worked as a mayor. He was a very busy man. Do you like to read old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeter Fraser
Peter Fraser was a leader. He helped the people of New Zealand. He worked hard for many years. He made sure people could see a doctor. This helped everyone stay well. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeter Kenilorea
Peter was a great leader. He lived on many islands. He helped his land be free. He was a very good man. He worked to bring peace. We remember him today. Do you know his name?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeter O'Neill
Peter O'Neill was a leader. He helped his country, Papua New Guinea. He worked to build new roads. He also worked with other lands. This helped many people. Do you like to help others?
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