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.
Red Velvet is a music group. They sing many songs. Some songs are bright and fun. Other songs are smooth. They have five members. People all over the world love them. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleReese Witherspoon is an actress. She acts in movies and shows. She has won many big awards. She also makes books and clothes. She helps many people too. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleReggaeton is a fun kind of music. It has a strong beat. People sing and rap to it. Many people love to dance to it. It makes people feel happy. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRegine Crespin was a great singer. She sang in many big shows. People loved her warm voice. She sang all over the world. She even taught others how to sing. Do you like to sing songs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRegine Velasquez is a great singer. She sings many songs. People call her the Songbird. She makes many people happy. She is a star in her home. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRegis Philbin was a man on TV. He hosted many shows. He talked to people every day. He worked very hard on TV. People liked to watch him. Do you like to watch TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMusic can be high or low. Some sounds are very high. Some sounds are very low. This can change how music feels. It can make a song grow. We can hear this in voices too. Can you sing a high note?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople practice for a big show. They do this to get ready. It helps them work as a team. A leader helps them learn. This makes the show great. Do you like to practice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRekha is a famous movie star. She acts in many films. She worked very hard to be great. This helped her win many big prizes. She is a star in India. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a special art print. It shows a strange world. People walk on many stairs. Some walk on top. Some walk on the bottom. It is fun to look at. Can you find the stairs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRelief is a way to make art. It stays on a flat wall. It looks like it pops out. Some art is very flat. Some art sticks out a lot. It can be made of stone. It can be made of metal. Do you see art on walls?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople use music to pray. It can be songs or sounds. Some use drums. Others use wind instruments. Music helps people feel calm. It helps them feel close to God. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleR.E.M. was a music group. They played songs in a band. They used guitars and drums. They sang to many people. Many people loved their music. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA remix makes something new. You can remix a song. You add or change parts. It can sound very different. This helps people enjoy music. Do you want to try making a remix?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRem Koolhaas builds big things. He is an architect. He draws plans for cities. He thinks about how we live. His work helps us see new ways to build. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people wrote many new books. These stories spread fast. A new machine helped print them. People loved to read in their own way. It was a fun time for ideas. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome buildings look like old palaces. They use shapes from long ago. They have many pretty details. Architects loved these grand styles. They made big homes and banks. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRenata Tebaldi was a great singer. She sang in big shows called operas. People said her voice was like an angel. She sang on many stages. Her music made people very happy. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRenato Simoni was a writer. He wrote plays for the stage. He also wrote for news books. His work was about theater. He loved stories and acting. He gave many books to a museum. Do you like to read plays?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRené Char was a man who wrote poems. He lived in a place called France. He was very brave during a hard war. His words helped many people. We can read his books today. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRené Clair made movies. He lived in France. He made funny stories. Some movies had no sound. Some movies had sound. He loved making art. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRenée Fleming is a great singer. She sings in big shows called operas. She has a very strong voice. People all over the world love her music. She even sings on TV. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRenée Zellweger is a famous actress. She acts in many movies. She has won many big prizes for her work. People love watching her on screen. She works very hard at her job. Do you like watching movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRené Goscinny wrote funny stories. He made many comic books. He wrote about a hero named Asterix. These books make people smile. His stories are loved in many lands. Do you like to read comics?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHe was a famous actor from Japan. He acted in many movies. He even made his own films. People loved watching him on screen. He worked very hard at his job. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRent is a rock musical. It has many songs. It tells a story about artists in New York. It is about friends who care for each other. The music is very loud and fun. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRenzo Piano builds big things. He makes tall buildings and airports. He even designs ships that look like dolphins. His work helps people see art. He makes cities look new and bright. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a special kind of music. It uses voices and instruments. The songs are soft and calm. It helps people feel peace. It is very beautiful to hear. Do you like calm music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a special song. It uses many voices. It has loud drums and brass. The music sounds very grand. It was made a long time ago. Can you hear the music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a special kind of music. It uses many voices and instruments. It sounds very loud and strong. It can also sound soft and calm. People sing it to remember friends. It is very beautiful. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous game series. People play it on many screens. You try to stay safe from monsters. It can be a bit scary. Many people love these stories. Do you like spooky games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous video game. You play as a hero named Leon. He must go on a big mission. He wants to help a girl. He travels to a far place. Do you like games about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRespect is a famous song. People sing it to show strength. It has a happy beat. It helps people feel proud. We can all love this music. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRevathi is a famous movie star. She acts in many films. She also makes her own movies. She has won many big prizes for her work. People love to watch her on screen. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTwo people play a game. You use small disks. One side is light. One side is dark. You flip the other person's disks. The person with the most disks wins. Do you want to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople build new things to look old. They use styles from long ago. Some buildings look like old churches. This helps show a country's pride. It is fun to see! Do you like old buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in China saw special shows. These shows had music and dance. They told stories of brave people. Many people saw these plays. They were on the radio too. Do you like to watch shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Beatles made a new music album. It has many new sounds. They used special tools to make it. The music is very special to us. It is a great gift. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRex Harrison was a famous actor. He acted in many plays. He also acted in movies. He won many big awards. People loved to see him on stage. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRex Reed writes about movies. He lives in a big city. He shares what he thinks about films. He has written many books too. He tells us his ideas. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRex Stout was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote about smart detectives. These books were very fun. People loved his stories. Do you like to read books about mysteries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleReza Abbasi was a great artist. He made small, beautiful paintings. He used ink and bright colors. His art shows people in nice clothes. These paintings are very special to see. Do you like to draw pictures too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA rhapsody is a type of music. It can sound many ways. It can be fast or slow. It feels free and new. Music like this makes us feel things. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a special song for piano. It uses a tune from long ago. The music changes many times. It sounds very pretty. You can hear it in movies. Do you like piano music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRhoma Irama is a singer. He plays the guitar. He makes a fun kind of music. People call him the King of Dangdut. His songs help people learn. Do you like to sing along?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can play music games. You press buttons to a beat. You can even dance on a mat. It is fun to play with friends. It feels like being in a band. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRicardo Arjona is a singer. He makes many songs. He writes about love. He also plays basketball. His music helps people feel things. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRicardo Güiraldes was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote about life in the country. His stories are very special. People still love his books today. Do you like to read stories?
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