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.
The White Stripes was a band. They made loud music. Two people played together. One played a guitar. One played the drums. They wore red, white, and black. They loved to play. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Who is a loud music band. They play songs with guitars and drums. They even break their instruments on stage! This makes their shows very exciting. People love to hear them play. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Wiggles make fun music. They sing and dance for kids. They wear bright shirts. Some members wear blue, red, yellow, or purple. This helps kids know who is who. It is a happy way to play. Do you like to wiggle and…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous movie. It is about a group of men. They live in a desert. The story is very exciting. It is a movie people still love. Do you like movies about the old West?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It is a story from Japan. A man looks for his lost cat. Then, his wife goes away too. He goes on a big trip. The story is very deep. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It tells a story about a girl. She goes to a magic land. She meets new friends there. The story is very fun. Do you like magic stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a painting of a deer. It has a human face. The deer has arrows in it. It looks strong even when hurt. This art shows how the artist felt. Do you like deer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople sing on a TV show. They sing to show their talent. Judges listen to each song. Some singers win big prizes. It is fun to watch. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a show about mysteries. Two friends look for secrets. They look for aliens in the dark. They work as a team. It is a very big story. Do you like mysteries too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It tells a true story. A woman writes about her husband. She felt very sad when he died. The book helps us learn about sadness. It is a very good book. Have you read a true story?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Yellow Kid was a funny boy. He lived in a big city. He wore a bright yellow shirt. People loved to see his drawings. It was a very special comic. Do you like comics?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a show on TV. It tells stories about many families. People have watched it for a long time. It is very popular. Many people love the stories. Do you like to watch TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a radio show. It tells many true stories. People listen on the radio. Some stories are funny. Some stories make you think. It is fun to hear. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous song. It is about the land. A man named Woody Guthrie wrote it. He wanted to share it with everyone. It is a song for you and me. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThit Jensen was a writer. She wrote many books. She lived in Denmark. She helped women have more rights. This work was very good. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Dorsey loved music. He played the piano. He wrote many songs. His songs helped people feel joy. He is called the Father of Gospel Music. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Beecham loved music. He led big groups of players. These groups made beautiful sounds. He helped many people hear new songs. He was a great leader for music. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Browne was a smart man. He wrote many books. He liked to learn about the world. He was a doctor too. He made up new words for us. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Campbell was a poet. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many songs and poems. His words helped people feel hope. He loved to write. Do you like to write stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas made beautiful things from wood. He made chairs and tables. He even made books with his drawings. His work is very special today. People still love his style. Do you like wooden furniture?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Cole was a great artist. He painted big trees and mountains. He loved the land. His art shows us nature. It is very pretty to see. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Dekker was a writer. He wrote many plays. He wrote stories about life in London. He liked to make people laugh. His stories were very fun. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas was a man who wrote books. He lived a long time ago. He wrote about his own life. His stories were very famous. Writing helped him share his ideas. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Rice was a man who acted on stage. He sang and danced for crowds. He used songs from long ago. His shows were very famous. He traveled to many places. Can you imagine being on a stage?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Eakins was a great artist. He lived in a big city. He loved to paint real people. He painted people rowing boats. He also taught many students. His art helps us see the past. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Gainsborough was a great artist. He painted people and pretty trees. He used light colors and fast strokes. He loved to paint nature. His art makes us feel happy. Do you like to paint too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Gray was a man who wrote poems. He lived a long time ago. He loved to read books. His poems are still famous today. They make people think and feel. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Hart Benton was a painter. He painted many scenes. He painted people at work. He painted life in the USA. His art shows us real life. Do you like to paint too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Ince made many movies. He built a big place to film. It was called Inceville. He made films about cowboys. He helped make movies in a new way. It was a very big job. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas was a man who wrote poems. He lived in a place called Georgia. He was friends with a writer named Poe. He liked to write about God. His poems were very special to him. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Keneally is a writer. He lives in Australia. He writes many books. Some books are about real things. He tells stories that help us learn. His books are very good. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Love Peacock was a writer. He wrote many books. He also wrote poems. He was a good friend to other writers. He loved to walk and see the river. Do you like to write stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Malory was a writer. He wrote about King Arthur. He wrote his stories in a cell. This was a hard place to live. His books are still famous today. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Mapfumo is a singer. He makes music in a place called Zimbabwe. His songs use drums and metal instruments. He sings to help his people. His music is very strong. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Mitchell was a great actor. He acted in many movies. He also worked on stage. He won many big awards. People loved his work. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Moore was a man who wrote poems. He lived in Ireland a long time ago. He wrote songs for many people to sing. His songs helped people feel proud. He loved music and words. Do you like to sing songs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Morley made music. He wrote songs to sing. Some songs were fast and happy. He also played a big organ. His songs are still played today. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Nashe was a writer. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many fun stories. He also wrote plays for people to see. His words were very clever. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Nast was a great artist. He loved to draw pictures. He used his art to tell stories. His drawings helped people see what was fair. He even drew a picture of Santa Claus. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Pynchon is a writer. He writes big books. His stories can be funny. They can also be strange. People love his smart books. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Shadwell was a writer. He wrote many plays for the stage. He also wrote poems. He was a very famous poet. His work was loved by many. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Tallis made music. He wrote songs for people to sing. He worked for many kings and queens. He taught other people how to play music. His songs were very special. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Warton loved to write poems. He wrote many words a long time ago. He also wrote books about old stories. His work helps us learn about art. It is fun to read his words. Do you like to write poems too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Wolfe was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote about his life. His stories were very long. People still read his books today. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Woolner was an artist. He made art from stone. He also wrote poems. He made many statues of people. His work is very pretty. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Wyatt was a man who wrote poems. He lived a long time ago. He wrote about love. His poems help us learn about the past. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBird is a famous singer in Thailand. He sings many happy songs. People love to hear him. He also acts in shows on TV. He works very hard. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThor is a strong hero. He is a god from a land called Asgard. He can make rain and lightning. He uses a magic hammer to fly. This hero is very brave. Do you like heroes?
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