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 famous play. It is about a woman named Marlene. She works very hard to do well. The story shows how she lives. It asks what it is like to be a girl. Do you like stories about strong people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTop Gun is a famous movie. It shows fast jets in the sky. The pilots work as a team. People love the music too. It is a very big hit. Do you like planes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a fun movie. It has dancing and songs. A man and a lady dance together. They dance in a pretty place. It is a very famous film. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a music album. It has many sounds. It has jazz and soul music. The songs tell big stories. The music matters to many people. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis was a fun music show. It showed the best songs. Many bands played on it. It was on TV for a long time. It made people feel happy. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople go to see movies in Toronto. Many films play there each year. It is a big party for movies. You can see many stars. It is a fun time for everyone. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTorquato Tasso was a great writer. He lived in a land called Italy. He wrote many beautiful poems. People loved to read his stories. His words were very special. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Toru Iwatani made games. He made a game called Pac-Man. It has bright colors and cute shapes. It is fun for everyone to play. We love to play his games. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToru Takemitsu was a music maker. He lived in Japan. He wrote many songs for movies. He loved many sounds. He used old and new ways to play. His music is very special. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToše was a great singer. He sang many songs. Many people loved to hear him. He also helped children in need. He was a kind man. Do you like to sing songs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToshiko Akiyoshi plays the piano. She plays jazz music. She also leads a big band. Her music sounds very special. It makes people feel hope. Do you like to hear music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTotò was a funny man. He was a great actor. He made many people laugh. He was very popular in Italy. He was known as the prince of laughter. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToto is a music group. They play many kinds of songs. They make rock and pop music. People all over the world love their songs. They have many hits like "Africa." Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToto Cutugno was a singer from Italy. He made many songs. He also sang on TV. People all over the world loved his music. He was very good at writing songs. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous movie. It is a dark story. Many people love it now. It was made long ago. It tells a big tale. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTove Jansson was a great artist. She wrote many books. She made the Moomin family. They are white and round. These stories are fun to read. Do you like Moomins?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBlocks are fun toys to build with. They can be wood or plastic. Some have letters on them. You can make big things. They help you use your hands. They help you make friends. Do you like to build?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToy guns are for fun play. They can be made of wood or plastic. Some shoot water or foam darts. They come in many bright colors. We use them to play games. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChikanobu was a great artist. He made many wood prints. He drew beautiful women in nice clothes. He also drew brave warriors. His art shows how life changed. It is very pretty to see. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToyo Ito builds big things. He makes buildings look like art. Some buildings change with light. He won a very big prize. His work helps people live well. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToy soldiers are tiny people. They can be made of metal or plastic. Some are even made of wood. People like to collect them. You can play games with them too. Do you like small toys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA toy train is a small train. It can run on a track. Some are made of wood or plastic. You can play with them for a long time. They are fun to watch! Do you like trains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTracey Emin is an artist. She makes many things. She uses paint and bright lights. She also uses sewing. Her art tells stories about her life. It helps people see her world. Do you like to draw stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTracy Chapman is a singer. She writes her own songs. She plays the guitar, too. Her music helps people. Many people love to hear her sing. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKorea has many kinds of music. People sing and dance together. Some use drums to make a beat. Others play instruments with strings. It is fun to hear. Do you like to dance to a beat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome songs are very old. They use many string sounds. Many people love these songs. They can make you feel happy. We can sing them together. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHung makes movies. He was born in Vietnam. Now he lives in France. His films show his home. They use very pretty pictures. He loves his home country. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrance is a type of dance music. It has a steady beat. The music builds up and gets loud. It can also get very soft. It makes people want to dance. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a music album. It has many electronic sounds. The music sounds like a train. It makes people want to dance. It is a very famous record. Do you like music made by machines?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are robots that can change. They can look like cars. They can look like animals too. Some are good and some are bad. This story is very fun to watch. Do you like robots?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA trapeze is a bar on ropes. It hangs high in the air. People swing and fly on it. It looks like a dance. It is so much fun to watch! Would you like to fly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTraveller is a game about space. You can travel to many stars. You can trade goods and explore. It is fun to play with friends. One person leads the way. Do you want to fly a starship?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a book about pirates. It has a secret map. The map shows where gold is hidden. A boy named Jim goes on a big trip. He looks for the treasure. Do you like stories about the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big art home. It is in a place called Moscow. Many people visit to see art. It has many old paintings. It helps us see beautiful things. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Trevi Fountain is very big. It is in Rome. Water flows over the stone. It looks very pretty. You can throw a coin in. This helps you come back soon. Do you like water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrevor Horn makes great music. He plays instruments like the bass. He also helps other singers. He uses machines to make new sounds. His songs are very famous. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrevor Noah is a funny man. He tells jokes on TV. He tells stories to make us laugh. He was born in a place called South Africa. His work helps people feel joy. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrey Parker makes funny shows. He makes cartoons on TV. He also writes songs. He loves to make people laugh. He works with his friend Matt. Do you like funny cartoons?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome bands play old songs. They dress like famous stars. They sing just like them. It is fun to watch. People love the music. Do you like to sing along?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can play fun games with cards. Players take turns playing one card. This is called a trick. One person wins the cards in each trick. You can play with a friend or a group. Do you like to play card games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrịnh Công Sơn made many songs. He lived in Vietnam. He wrote about love and peace. His songs help people feel. Many people love to sing them. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big painting. It is on three wood boards. It has many strange shapes. You can see birds and fish in the sky. It shows a story about a man. Do you see the funny birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrisha is a famous movie star. She acts in many films. She makes people smile on screen. She has worked for a long time. She is very good at her job. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTristan was a man who wrote poems. He lived by the big blue sea. His words were very new and bold. People love his special way of writing. He is a famous writer now. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA tritone is a sound in music. It uses two notes that clash. This sound can feel very restless. Some people say it sounds scary. It can make music feel dark. Do you like sounds that surprise you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrivia is a fun game. It uses many small facts. People play it to learn. It can be a big contest. We can play it with friends. Do you like facts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrivial Pursuit is a fun board game. You move pieces around a board. You answer questions to win. You can earn colorful wedges. It is fun to play with friends. Do you know many facts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a play by Shakespeare. It is about a big war. A man named Troilus falls in love. He loves a girl named Cressida. The story is sad. Do you like stories about kings?
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