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.
This is a fun game. You play as a hero named Link. You explore a big world. You can climb high mountains. You can even fly with a glider. It is fun to see new things. Do you want to explore?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLink is a hero in a game. He travels through a big world. He plays songs on a small flute. This helps him solve puzzles. He must stop a bad king. Do you like playing games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a fun game. You play as a boy named Link. He goes on a big trip. Link must save a princess. He finds many secrets in caves. It is a grand adventure. Do you like to explore?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It tells a story about a family. They live in a place called Sicily. The story shows how life changes. It is a very big story. Do you like books about families?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous movie. It shows life in a place called Sicily. It has big, fancy parties. People loved this story. It is a classic film now. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a funny book. It tells a man's life story. The story is full of jokes. It has black pages too! It makes many people smile. Do you like funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Lion King is a movie. It has many lions. A young lion named Simba finds his way home. He becomes a king. It is a great story. Do you like lions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Lion King is a big show. It has music and dancing. Actors wear animal costumes. Some even use large puppets. It is a story about lions. It is very fun to see. Do you like lions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Solomon Linda wrote a song. It was sung by a group of men. They used only their voices to make music. It sounds very happy. Many people love this song today. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous play. It tells a story about a family. They fight over money and work. It is a very sad story. Do you like plays?
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Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThere is a small statue of a mermaid. It sits on a rock by the sea. It is in a place called Denmark. People love to visit it. It is a very famous sight. Can you find it on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThelma Ritter was a famous actress. She acted in many movies. She was very good at her job. People loved to see her on screen. She worked hard for a long time. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThree friends make funny videos. They make silly songs too. They use music to make people laugh. It is fun to watch them. Do you like to laugh? We do too!
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThelonious Monk was a jazz player. He played the piano. He wrote many songs. He liked to dance while he played. His music was very special. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are three big movies. They tell a grand story. A small hero goes on a trip. He must save his world. Many friends help him. It is a very great tale. Do you like big stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Love Boat is a TV show. It is set on a big ship. The crew helps people on trips. People have fun and fall in love. It is a happy show. Do you like ships?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a bright painting. It shows many people hugging. The Earth is in the hug. A woman named Frida is also there. She holds a man. It is a big, warm hug. Do you like hugs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It tells a long story. A man goes to a place in the mountains. He stays there for a long time. The story helps us think. Do you like stories about mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous movie. It is about a bird made of gold. People search for the bird. It is a very exciting story. Many people love this film. Do you like mystery stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous mystery book. It is about a man named Sam Spade. He looks for a black bird statue. Many people want the bird. It is a very exciting story. Do you like mysteries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very long book. It tells a big story. It is about life and ideas. A man named Ulrich looks for truth. He meets many friends. Do you like long stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous music album. It has many songs. A man named Eminem made it. Some people did not like the words. Many people still love the music. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a book about Mars. It tells stories about people on Mars. They meet the people who live there. Some stories are about life in space. People love this book. It is a very big dream. Do you like stories about space?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a funny TV show. It is about a woman named Mary. She works at a news station. She has many good friends. People loved watching her. Do you like funny shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very big painting. It shows a sad time in a place called Chios. The art shows people in a hard war. It helps us remember what happened. Do you like to look at art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It tells a big story. A man and a woman go on a trip. It has magic and surprises. People love this book a lot. Do you like magic stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Matrix is a movie. It is about a man named Neo. He finds out a secret world. He works with friends to help people. The movie has very cool moves. It is a lot of fun to watch. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a large art piece. It shows three people. They are made of metal. One woman is on her knees. The art tells a story. It is very special. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTheme music is a special song. It plays on TV and in movies. You hear it at the start. It helps you know the show. It makes the show feel fun. Do you have a favorite song?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA theme is a big idea. It is in many stories. It can be about love. It can be about being alone. It helps us learn. What is your favorite story idea? Do you like stories about friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous play. It was written long ago. It tells a story about friends. One friend helps another. The story has many parts. It is very well known. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople used to listen to radio plays. They heard stories in their homes. Actors used tools to make sounds. They even used a melon for a sound! It was fun to hear. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a funny play. It is about a man named Falstaff. He tries to trick two women. The women play tricks back on him. They make him hide in a basket. It is a very silly story. Do you like funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a story book. It is about a girl and her brother. They live by a big river. They love each other very much. It is a sad but good book. Do you like stories about families?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Miracles were a singing group. They sang many great songs. They were from a place called Detroit. Their music made people very happy. Many people loved to hear them. They were a very famous group. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLauryn Hill made a great music album. It has many sounds. She uses songs to talk about love. It helps people feel big things. We can listen to it today. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Monkees were a fun band. They were on a TV show. They sang many happy songs. People loved to hear them. It was fun to watch them. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very famous song. It is a sweet love song. People love to sing it. It sounds like a dance. Many people know this song. It makes us feel happy. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA giant statue stands on a hill. It is a woman with a sword. She looks like she is calling out. This statue honors people from a big war. It is very, very tall. Do you like big statues?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Mousetrap is a famous play. It is a mystery story. People love to guess the secret. It has been on stage for a long time. It is very special to see. Do you like mysteries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Muppets are funny puppets. They live on TV and in movies. Kermit the Frog is a famous one. They make us laugh and smile. It is fun to watch them. Do you have a favorite puppet?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Muppet Show is a fun TV show. It has many puppets. They sing and act on a stage. Kermit the Frog is the host. He helps the show go on. Do you like puppets?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous mystery book. It is about a detective. He looks for clues. A smart man solves the case. People love this story. Do you like mysteries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big painting. It shows four boys. They play music together. One boy even eats grapes. It looks very real. We can see their faces. Do you like music too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It is about a group of soldiers. They are in a big war. It shows how they live and work. The story is very good. Do you like to read stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It tells a mystery story. It takes place in a big house long ago. A man tries to find the truth. Many people love this story. Do you like mystery books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It tells a story about magic. A boy finds a special book. He goes on a big trip. The story is full of wonder. Do you like magic stories?
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