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.
Robert Penn Warren was a writer. He wrote many books and poems. He won big prizes for his work. His stories are still read today. We can learn from his words. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRobert Pinget was a writer. He wrote many books. He also wrote plays for the stage. He lived in a big house. His books help us see new things. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRobert Plant is a great singer. He sang in a band called Led Zeppelin. He has a very strong voice. He loves to dance on stage. His music makes people happy. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRobert was a famous artist. He made art with many things. He used old wood and metal. He even used radios and clocks! His work was very special. It was fun to look at. Do you like to make art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRobert Redford was a movie star. He acted in many films. He also made movies. He helped start a big film party. He loved nature and the earth. He worked hard for a long time. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRobert Ripley shared strange facts. He drew funny pictures in papers. He found odd things all over the world. People loved to see them. It was fun to learn new things. Do you like strange facts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRobert Shaw was a famous actor. He acted in many plays. He also acted in movies. He was very good at writing books. People loved to watch him work. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRobert Southey was a writer. He wrote many poems. He even wrote a story about Goldilocks. His words helped people dream. He loved to tell tales. Do you like stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRobert Venturi was a man who made buildings. He lived in a big city. His buildings can look very fun. He liked to use bright shapes. This helped people see the world in new ways. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRobert Wagner is an actor. He acts in movies. He acts on TV, too. Many people like to watch him. He works very hard. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRobert Chambers was a writer. He wrote many books. He also made art. Some of his stories are very famous. People still read them today. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRobert Wise made movies. He worked in Hollywood. He made films with music. He also made films about space. He won many big prizes. His work is very special. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRobert Young was a famous actor. He acted in many movies. He was also on TV. People loved seeing him on screen. He played a kind father. He even played a doctor. Do you like watching shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRobert Zemeckis makes movies. He tells big stories. He uses special tools to make them. Many people love his films. He won many big prizes. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRobin is a brave hero. He helps Batman fight bad guys. Many different kids have been Robin. They all work as a team. It is fun to read their stories. Do you like heroes too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRob Liefeld makes comic books. He draws many heroes. He even made Deadpool. He started a new group for artists. This helps them own their work. It is fun to draw. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoblox is a place to play games. You can play games made by friends. You can even make your own games! It is fun to build new things. Many people play together every day. Do you want to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRob Paulsen makes voices for cartoons. He talks for many funny characters. He can sound like a turtle or a mouse. This work brings joy to many people. He has won many awards for his skill. Do you like cartoon voices?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRocco is a man from Italy. He makes films for adults. He has been in many movies. He also helps make them. He loves his family very much. Do you know any actors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRocío Jurado was a great singer. She sang many songs in Spain. People loved her beautiful voice. She won many big prizes. She was a star for a long time. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big museum. It is by a lake. It tells the story of rock music. You can see things from famous singers. It is a fun place to visit. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous song. It has a fast beat. It makes people want to dance. Many people love this music. It is very special. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make buildings from rock. They carve them out of big cliffs. They make homes and temples this way. It is hard work to do. It looks very cool! Do you want to see a rock house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRockefeller Center is a big group of buildings. It is in New York City. There is a place to ice skate. You can see a big tree at Christmas. It has lots of art too. It is a fun place to visit. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRock Hudson was a famous movie star. He acted in many films. People loved watching him on screen. He was very good at his job. He worked for a long time. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA rocking horse is a toy. It looks like a horse. It sits on curved wood. You can rock back and forth. It is fun to ride. Do you like to rock?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can play a fun hand game. It is called rock, paper, scissors. You use your hand to make shapes. Rock beats scissors. Paper beats rock. Scissors beat paper. It is a fair way to choose. Do you want to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoddy Doyle is a writer. He lives in Ireland. He writes many books. He writes for kids and adults. His stories are fun to read. Do you like books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoddy McDowall was a famous actor. He acted in many movies. He was a child star. He also worked on stage. He loved to work very much. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRodney Dangerfield was a funny man. He told many jokes on stage. He made people laugh a lot. He was a very famous actor too. People loved his funny stories. Do you like to tell jokes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Salis started a club. It was in a city called Paris. People went there to see shows. They could sit and drink too. It was a fun place for artists. Do you like to see shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRodolphe Töpffer made funny books. He used pictures and words. He was a teacher. He drew for his students. These books are like comics. We love his art today. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRodrigo was a great singer. He sang fast music. People loved to dance to his songs. He had a lot of energy on stage. He was very famous in his home. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRod Serling was a writer. He wrote stories for TV. He saw hard things in a war. These things made him want to write. His stories helped people think. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRod Steiger was a famous actor. He acted in many movies. He played many different people. He won a big prize for his work. He worked very hard to be good. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRod Stewart is a famous singer. He has a very special voice. He plays music for many people. He sells many music records. His songs make people happy. Do you like to sing songs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoger Corman made many movies. He worked very hard. He made films with little money. He helped many new people learn. He was a great leader. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoger Deakins makes movies look great. He uses cameras to show light. He also uses colors to tell stories. This work helps people enjoy films. He has won many big awards. Do you like watching movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoger Ebert loved movies. He wrote about them for a long time. He even had a TV show. He said "two thumbs up" for good films. His words helped many people. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoger Fry loved art. He was a painter. He also helped people see new art. He liked bright colors and shapes. He wanted art to be fun. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoger Hargreaves made fun books. He drew bright and bold pictures. He made the Mr. Men books. People all over the world love them. His books make us smile. Do you like funny books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoger Stevens loved the stage. He helped make many plays. He helped build big places for art. This helped people enjoy music and shows. He did a lot of good work. Do you like to see plays?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoger Martin du Gard was a writer. He lived in France. He wrote many long books. He won a big prize for his work. His stories help us learn. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoger Moore was a famous actor. He acted in many movies. He played a secret agent named James Bond. People loved watching his films. He also helped many people through charity. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoger Waters is a man who makes music. He played in a big band. He also writes songs. His songs tell stories. Some songs are about his life. He loves to sing and play. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRogier was a great painter. He lived a long time ago. He used many bright colors. His art shows real feelings. People love his work. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou play a game in a dark cave. The cave changes every time you play. You find gold and food. You must watch out for monsters. If you lose, you start over. It is a fun challenge! Do you want to try?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRogue is a fun computer game. You play as a hero. You explore a dark maze. You look for a magic charm. You find gold and magic items. Each game is new and different. Do you want to play?
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