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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Some companies work to keep people safe. They help guard ships on the sea. They also help guard people in far places. These jobs can be very hard. They work in many ways to help. Do you think it is a big job?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome things belong to just one person. This is called private property. It can be a house or land. It helps us know what is ours. It is a big part of our world. Do you have things that are yours?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA private is a soldier. They are often at the start. Some people join for a job. Others join for a short time. It is a big job to do. Do you like to help?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome schools are private. They do not use government money. Families pay to send kids there. Some schools follow a religion. Many kids learn great things. Do you go to a private school?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCourts have special rules. These rules help keep things fair. They tell people how to talk in court. Everyone gets a fair chance. This helps us feel safe. Do you like rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBig groups need to buy things. They find the best tools. They look for a good price. This helps them save money. It makes sure things are fair. Do you like to shop?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA product is something people want. It can be a toy you touch. It can also be a service. Some things help you travel. We use many products every day. Do you have a favorite product?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaking things is called production. People use wood or metal to make them. They also use plans and ideas. This helps us get what we need. It makes life better for everyone. Do you like making things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaking things takes work. You need tools and help. You also need land. We use these to make goods. This helps us know how much we can make. It is a smart way to work. Can you think of things we make?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe have many things to make. We use tools and work to make them. We must choose what to make. If we make more of one, we make less of another. This helps us use our things well. Can you think of two things to make?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA profession is a special job. People learn a lot for these jobs. They use what they know to help others. This work is very important. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA professor is a great teacher. They work at big schools. They know a lot about one thing. They help students learn new things. It is a very big job. Do you want to learn from a professor?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaking things can earn money. Some money goes to workers. The owner keeps some too. This extra money is profit. It helps a business grow. It can help people too. Can you think of a shop?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBusinesses want to make money. They sell things to people. They must pay for tools and work. Making money helps them grow. Can you think of a shop? We can learn how they work.
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome jobs share money. When a shop makes money, workers get some too. This helps people work well together. It can help you save for when you are old. It is a kind way to work. Do you like to share?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany countries work together. They test how kids learn. They look at math and reading. This helps schools get better. It is a big job. Do you like school?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Henry George wrote a book. It was about why some people stay poor. He wanted to help everyone. His ideas changed the world. Many people read it. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people want to make life better. They want to help everyone. They work to fix things that are not fair. This helps our world grow. It is a big job. Do you want to help too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany workers wanted to work together. They lived in many different lands. They thought they could help each other. This idea helped people join up. It was a way to be strong. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people work for pay. They do not own the tools. They use their hands to work. This helps make things for us. It is how they live. Do you know how things are made?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeaders in China share ideas. They use news and art to talk to people. This helps them lead the country. It matters to the people living there. Do you like to learn from news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a big group of people lived in the Soviet Union. The leaders used posters and radio to share their ideas. They wanted everyone to live in a new way. Even children learned these ideas in school. This helped…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInsurance helps people keep their things. It can help if a fire happens. It can help if a storm hits. People use it to stay safe. It makes life easier for us. Do you know about insurance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople help take care of buildings. They fix things that break. They find new people to live there. This helps keep homes safe. It makes life easier for everyone. Do you like your home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRules help keep things fair. One rule is about being fair in size. A punishment should fit the bad thing done. This helps people stay safe. It makes sure things are not too much. Do you think being fair is good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA prosecutor is a lawyer. They work for the government. They help in court cases. They talk about the law. This helps keep things fair. Do you like learning about laws?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome places have a helper. This helper is a strong country. The strong country keeps them safe. The small place still makes its own rules. This helps them stay free. Do you like to help friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people in Venezuela are unhappy. They want better food and things. They march in the streets to be heard. This helps them ask for change. It is hard for them. Do you know how to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people were upset. They went to the streets. Some rules made it hard to work. Others did not like new rules. People wanted to be heard. Can you imagine being upset?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA province is a part of a country. It helps people lead a large land. Some provinces have their own rules. This helps them take care of their people. It is a way to stay organized. Do you live in a province?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes big countries help others fight. They give them tools and money. This is called a proxy war. It can make wars last a long time. It can also make wars very sad. Do you see how countries help each other?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePrudente de Morais was a leader. He helped lead Brazil. He was a person who was not a soldier. He worked hard to help his country. He was a very busy man. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, there was a king. His name was Ptolemy. He ruled a land called Egypt. He helped build big libraries. He also had a queen. They made their home very grand. Do you like learning about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome big shops are public. Many people can own a part of them. They buy small pieces called shares. This helps the shop get money to grow. It is a way for us to help. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome things belong to everyone. You can use them for free. This includes old books and songs. You do not need to ask. It helps us learn new things. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGovernments use money to help us. They pay for schools and roads. They also help keep us safe. This money comes from taxes. It helps make life good for everyone. Do you know how your town helps you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome things help everyone. A bright light helps ships. It stays there for all to see. One person using it does not stop others. We all share these things. They are very good for us. Do you like to share?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome homes are built by the state. These homes help many people. They are made for people who need them. This helps make life better for all. Do you have a home you love?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSometimes leaders look into things. They want to know what happened. They look at big events. This helps them make things better. It helps people stay safe. Do you like to learn how things work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople work to help everyone. They want life to be good. This helps all of us live well. It makes our world a fair place. We can all help too. Do you want to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaws help us live together. Some laws are for the whole group. They help the leaders follow rules. This keeps things fair for you. We all follow these rules. Do you follow rules at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRules help keep us safe. Owners must take care of their shops. They must fix things that are broken. This helps you stay safe when you visit. We all help each other. Do you follow safety rules too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA public library is a place for books. You can go there to read. It is free for everyone. You can even take books home. This helps us learn new things. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome big groups are called PLCs. They can sell parts of their business to many people. This helps them get money to grow. It is a way to work together. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRules help us live together. Some rules are about how we act. Some people break rules that do not hurt anyone. This can be hard to talk about. We try to make things fair. Do you follow rules at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGroups work together to build things. A government and a business join forces. They build schools and roads. They also build big hospitals. This helps people every day. Do you see big roads near you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePublic services help everyone in a town. They help with things like water and schools. They also help with fire and police. These things help us stay safe. We all use them. Do you use a public service?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePublic toilets are for everyone. They have sinks and toilets. You can find them in many places. They help us stay clean. We can wash our hands there. It is a helpful place. Do you see them when you go out?
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