Rokeby Venus
This is a famous painting. It shows a lady named Venus. She lies on a bed. Her son holds a mirror. She looks at her face. It is very pretty. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArts articles — Page 146
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Roland Petit
Roland Petit was a great dancer. He lived in France. He made many new dances. He worked with many artists. His work was very special. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRole-playing video game
You can play a big game on a screen. You pick a hero to lead. Your hero goes on a long trip. You find new skills and magic. It feels like being a hero! Do you want to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a magazine. It tells news about music. It also tells news about people. It has many bright photos. You can read it to learn new things. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRomain Rolland
Romain Rolland was a great writer. He wrote many books. He loved peace and kindness. He wanted people to be happy. His words help us today. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoman à clef
Some books hide real stories. They use fake names for real people. A secret key helps you find the truth. This makes writing fun and safe. It lets writers tell big stories. Can you find the secret?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoman de la Rose
This is a long poem. It tells a story about love. A man looks for a rose. It is a very famous book. Many people read it long ago. Do you like stories about gardens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRomanian literature
People in Romania love to tell stories. They write books and sing songs. Some stories are fairy tales. These stories are very old. They help us learn. Do you like fairy tales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRomanos the Melodist
Romanos was a man who wrote songs. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many beautiful poems. These songs help people pray. His music is still loved today. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRomantic comedy
These are funny stories about love. They show people falling in love. Often, people meet in a silly way. This makes us smile and laugh. It is a happy kind of story. Do you like funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRomeo and Juliet (Prokofiev)
This is a dance with music. People dance to tell a story. The music uses many sounds. It has loud drums and soft strings. It is very pretty to hear. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRomeo and Juliet (Tchaikovsky)
This is a special song for an orchestra. It tells a story about love. You can hear loud sounds for a fight. You can hear soft sounds for love. It is a very big and beautiful song. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRome, Open City
This is a famous movie. It shows life in a city long ago. The story is about brave people. It helps us learn about history. People all over the world love it. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRomy Schneider
Romy Schneider was a famous actress. She acted in many movies. She played a queen in some films. People loved watching her on screen. She was very good at her job. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRonald Colman
Ronald Colman was a famous actor. He acted in many movies. He had a very nice voice. People loved watching him on screen. He won a big prize for his work. He was a star in Hollywood. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRonald Golias
Ronald Golias was a funny man. He lived in Brazil. He worked on TV and radio. He made many people laugh. His jokes were very good. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRon Chernow
Ron Chernow is a writer. He writes books about people. He tells stories of the past. His books help us learn. He even helped a big musical! Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRon Galella
Ron Galella was a man who took pictures. He took photos of famous people. He took millions of them! Some people did not like him. His art is in big museums now. Do you like to take pictures?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRon Howard
Ron Howard makes movies. He was a child actor. He worked on many shows. He also tells stories as a director. He has won many big awards. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRon Jeremy
Ron Jeremy was a man in movies. He was in many films. People gave him a funny name. They called him The Hedgehog. He had many legal problems later. This is a sad part of his life. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRonnie Barker
Ronnie Barker was a funny man. He worked on TV. He made many people laugh. He loved to act in plays. He was a great star. Do you like funny shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRonnie Corbett
Ronnie Corbett was a funny man. He worked on TV. He made many people laugh. He sat in a big chair. He told many jokes. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRonnie James Dio
Ronnie was a great singer. He sang loud rock music. He sang with many bands. People loved his strong voice. He was a star. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoohangiz Saminejad
She was a famous movie star. She lived in Iran. She was in a very big film. She was the first star in a talking film. It was a special time for her. Can you imagine being a star?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRook (chess)
The rook is a chess piece. It looks like a small tower. You move it in straight lines. It can go far across the board. It helps you win the game. Do you want to play chess?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoots (1977 miniseries)
Roots is a story on TV. It tells a story about a family. Many people watched it on TV. It shows how a family stays strong. It is a very big story. Do you like stories about families?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoots: The Saga of an American Family
This is a famous book. It tells a family story. A man was taken far from home. His family lived in a new land. This story helps us learn about history. Do you like stories about families?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRosa Bonheur
Rosa Bonheur was a great painter. She loved to paint animals. She painted big horses and cows. Her art was very famous. She helped other women become artists too. Do you like animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRosalind Russell
Rosalind Russell was a famous actress. She acted in many movies. She was very good at making people laugh. She also played many strong women. People loved watching her work. Do you like funny movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRosa Ponselle
Rosa Ponselle was a great singer. She sang on big stages. Her voice was very beautiful. People loved to hear her sing. She was a star in New York. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoscoe Arbuckle
Roscoe was a funny man. He acted in old movies. He could do flips and dance. He made people laugh with pies. People loved his silly shows. Do you like funny movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoseanne
Roseanne is a funny TV show. It is about a big family. They live in a small town. The family works hard every day. It is fun to watch them. Do you like funny shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRose McGowan
Rose McGowan is an actress. She acts in movies and shows. She was in a show about witches. She also speaks up to help people. Her work helps many people. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRossa Matilda Richter
Rossa was a brave performer. She flew through the air. She was a human cannonball. People watched her fly into a net. It was a very big show. She was very strong and skilled. Do you like the circus?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRossa (singer)
Rossa is a famous singer. She makes music in Indonesia. She has sold many records. People love to hear her sing. She is a star! Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRos Serey Sothea
Ros Serey Sothea was a singer. She had a very clear voice. People called her the Queen with the Golden Voice. She sang many songs in Cambodia. She was a star. We can still hear her music today. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoss Macdonald
Ross Macdonald wrote mystery books. He wrote about a man named Lew Archer. These books are set in sunny California. People love his stories very much. He was a great writer. Do you like mystery stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRotten Tomatoes
People use a website to see movies. It helps you pick a good show. It tells you if people liked it. Some say a movie is fresh. Others say it is rotten. This helps you decide. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoundhay Garden Scene
This is a very old film. It shows people in a garden. They walk and dance. It was made long ago. It is the oldest film we have. It is a special treasure. Do you like old films?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRowan Atkinson
Rowan Atkinson is a funny man. He acts in shows on TV. He plays a silly man named Mr. Bean. This character makes many people laugh. He is a very good actor. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoxane Gay
Roxane Gay is a writer. She writes many books. Some are stories. Some are about her own life. Her books help us understand people. She also teaches at a school. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoy Acuff
Roy Acuff was a great singer. He played the fiddle, too. He sang country music for many years. People loved to hear his clear voice. He was a very famous star. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoyal Academy of Arts
People go there to see art. It is a big house in London. You can see many paintings. Artists can show their work there too. It is a fun place for art. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoyal Game of Ur
This is a very old game. People played it a long time ago. Two people race their pieces on a board. It can be a lot of fun. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoyal Ontario Museum
The ROM is a big museum. It is in a city called Toronto. You can see old bones and art there. It has many things to show. It is fun to visit. Do you want to go?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoyal Opera House
The Royal Opera House is a big theatre. It is in London. People go there to see dance and music. It is a special place for art. It makes people very happy. Do you like to see shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoy Lichtenstein
Roy was a famous painter. He made big art. It looks like comic books. He used bright colors and dots. His art is fun to see. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRoy Orbison
Roy Orbison was a singer. He had a very strong voice. He wore dark glasses on stage. He also wore black clothes. People loved his songs. He wrote many hits. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article