Read about visual art, music, literature, performance and the people who create them. Choose an article below; its reading controls let you move between the available levels.
Manju Warrier is a famous actress. She acts in many movies. She also does a beautiful dance. She works very hard at her job. People love to watch her on screen. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManmohan Desai made movies. He lived in India. His films had songs and dancing. They also had action. Many people loved his films. They made him very famous. Do you like movies with music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a small statue. It is in a city called Brussels. The boy in the statue is peeing. People love to dress him up. He has many costumes. It is a fun thing to see. Do you like costumes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManoel was a man who made films. He lived in a place called Portugal. He loved to tell stories on screen. He made many films for a long time. He even made films when he was very old. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a musical play. It has many songs. It tells a story about a man. He acts like a brave knight. People love to sing the songs. It is a lot of fun. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManoj Kumar was a great actor. He made many movies in India. He acted in films about being proud of your home. People loved his work very much. He won many big prizes. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManos Hatzidakis made beautiful music. He lived in a place called Greece. He wrote many songs for movies. His songs helped people feel deep things. He was a great music maker. Do you like to listen to songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA mansion is a very large house. It has many big rooms. Some are for living and some are for work. These homes can be very beautiful. They are fun to see. Do you want to see a big house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMantovani was a man who loved music. He led a large group of players. They played many string instruments. His music had a special sound. It sounded like falling water. People all over the world loved his songs. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManu Chao is a singer. He sings in many ways to talk. He sings in Spanish and French. He also sings in English. His music is very lively. It makes people want to dance. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManu Dibango was a great music maker. He played a shiny horn. He also played a metal instrument with bars. His songs make people want to dance. People all over the world love his music. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManuel was a great artist. He used a camera to take pictures. He took photos of everyday life. His art shows us his home. It is very special. Do you like to take photos?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManuel de Falla made music. He played the piano. He wrote songs for many people. His music sounds like Spain. People love his songs today. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManú was a man who wrote poems. He lived in a place called Paraguay. He wrote songs in two ways to talk. His words were very beautiful. People still love his songs today. Do you like to hear songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA manuscript is a book made by hand. People used pens to write it. They could add bright pictures too. These books tell many stories. They help us learn about the past. Do you like to draw in books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very old movie. It shows real life in big cities. It has no actors. You see people work and play. The film moves very fast. It is fun to watch. Do you like fast movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big book of poems. It has many songs from long ago. Some songs are about love. Some are for happy trips. People in Japan love these poems. They show us how life was. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMao Dun was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote about real life. His words help us learn. He loved to tell stories. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous song for piano. A man named Scott Joplin wrote it. It has a happy beat. People love to play it. It helps people feel joy. Do you like piano music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMa Rainey was a great singer. She sang blues songs. Her voice was very strong. She wore bright and fancy clothes. People loved to hear her sing. She is a music star. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarc Anthony is a famous singer. He sings many songs. He sings in two ways to talk. He sings in Spanish and English. He makes people want to dance. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarc Connelly was a writer. He wrote plays for the stage. He also acted in movies. He won a big prize for his work. His stories made people smile. Do you like to watch plays?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarcel Breuer was a maker. He made chairs and big buildings. He used metal and wood. He made things look new. His work is in many places. Do you like his chairs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarcel Carné made movies. He lived in France. He worked with a writer to tell stories. Some of his movies are very famous. People love his work. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarcelo Tinelli is a star on TV. He hosts many fun shows. He also leads a big sports club. People like to watch him on screen. He makes many people smile. Do you like to watch TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSpain has a special song. It is very old. The song has no words to sing. It is just music. People play it at big events. Do you like songs with no words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA marching band plays music. They walk in lines. They play loud drums and brass tools. It is fun to watch them. People see them at games. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA march is a type of music. It has a strong beat. It helps people walk in step. This music is for parades. It can be loud or soft. Can you march to the beat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarcia Gay Harden is an actress. She acts in movies and plays. She has won many big awards. She also makes art with clay. She likes to work with flowers. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarc Maron is a funny man. He tells jokes on a stage. He also talks to guests on a show. He works from his garage. People love to listen to him. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarcus Clarke was a writer. He wrote many stories. He lived in Australia. His books are very famous. People still read them today. His words help us learn. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarcus is a man from Sweden. He works in front of a camera. He shows clothes in ads. He is also on TV. He can speak many ways to talk. He works hard at his job. Do you like to see shows on TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMargaret was a great photographer. She took many pictures. She took photos of big buildings. She also took photos of people. Her work helps us see the past. Do you like to take photos?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMargaret Cho is a funny lady. She tells jokes on a stage. She also acts in many shows. She helps many people in the world. Her work makes people smile. Do you like funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMargaret was a very special winner. She won a big contest. People liked her kind ways. She won a gold trophy. It was a big day for her. Do you like big prizes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMargaret Mahy wrote many books. She wrote stories for kids. Her books have magic in them. People all over the world read them. She won many big prizes. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMargaret Mitchell was a writer. She lived in Georgia. She wrote a famous book. People loved her stories. It is fun to read. Do you like books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMargaret Rutherford was a famous actress. She acted in many plays and films. She was very good at funny roles. People loved to watch her work. She won a big prize for acting. Do you like funny movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMargaret Walker was a writer. She wrote many poems. She also wrote books. She loved to tell stories. Her words help us learn. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarge Champion was a great dancer. She moved for Disney films. She helped draw Snow White. This work was very special. She loved to dance all her life. Do you like to dance too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMargery Sharp was a writer. She wrote many books. Some books were for kids. She wrote about a brave mouse. People loved her stories. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMargery Williams wrote books. She wrote stories for children. One story was about a soft rabbit. Her books are very special. They help us feel big things. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMargot Robbie is an actress. She acts in many movies. She was in a movie called Barbie. She works very hard. We can see her on a big screen. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarguerite Yourcenar was a writer. She wrote many books. She lived in many places. Her stories were very good. People still read her books today. She was a very special woman. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaria is a star on TV. She lives in Italy. She hosts many fun shows. She helps singers and dancers. People in Italy love to watch her. Do you like to watch TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMariage is a card game. Two people play it together. You look for a king and queen. They make a pair. This pair helps you win. It is a fun game to play. Do you like card games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaria Gripe wrote books for kids. Her stories can feel like magic. She lived in a place called Sweden. Many people love her books. She won a big prize for her writing. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaria was a great singer. She sang in big shows. Her voice was very strong. People loved to hear her. She was a star in many lands. Do you like to sing?
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