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William Eggleston takes bright pictures. He uses many colors. He looks at things we see every day. His art makes us look closer. It is fun to see the world. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Etty was a painter. He made many bright pictures. He liked to paint people. Some people did not like his art. He was a very good artist. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Fox loved movies. He built many big theaters. He also started a film company. He helped bring sound to movies. His name is still used today. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Friedkin made movies. He was a director. He told stories on screen. He won many big prizes. His work is still famous today. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Gaddis was a writer. He wrote many books. Some of his books won big awards. He lived in New York. People still read his stories today. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBill Gaines made funny books. He shared them with many people. He also made a funny magazine. It was fun to read. He loved his work. Do you like to read funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Gibson is a writer. He writes books about the future. His stories use computers and tools. These books help us think about new things. He is a very famous writer. Do you like stories about the future?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Gilmore Simms was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote poems and stories. Some people liked his books a lot. He lived a long time ago. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Goldman was a writer. He wrote many books. He also wrote stories for movies. Some of his stories are very famous. People love to read them. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBill Hanna made funny cartoons. He helped make Tom and Jerry. He also made many shows for TV. He loved to make music too. His work makes people smile. Do you have a favorite cartoon?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam was a man who loved stories. He wrote many books. He wrote about brave people and big adventures. He loved to tell tales. These books made him very happy. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Hazlitt was a great writer. He wrote many books. He wrote about art and plays. He also wrote about how people think. He loved to learn new things. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Holman Hunt was a painter. He made art with bright colors. He loved to paint things from nature. His work shows many small details. He wanted to show the truth. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Hurt was a famous actor. He acted in many movies. He also acted on stage. He won many big awards. He was very good at his job. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWill Kempe was a funny actor. He worked with William Shakespeare. He loved to dance and make people laugh. He even danced a long way to a new city. People cheered for him! Do you like to make people laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Langland wrote a book. It is a very old story. He wrote it a long time ago. The story uses many symbols. We can learn from his words. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Jenney built very tall buildings. He made the first skyscraper. He used metal to hold it up. This helped buildings stay strong. His work changed how cities look. It was a big deal! Do you like tall buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam was a famous actor. He acted on big stages. He played many parts in plays. People loved to watch him work. He was a very great man. Do you like to act?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam was a man who wrote books. He lived a long time ago. He wrote funny stories about people. He also drew pictures in his books. Many people loved his work. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHe wrote plays for the stage. These stories were for people to see. He wrote many plays in New York. His work helped many other writers. He loved to teach about art. Do you like to watch plays?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam was a man who loved books. He lived in a big city. He wrote about art and poems. He helped his friends make art. His work helps us learn today. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Morris loved to make art. He made pretty things for homes. He made cloth and paper for walls. He also wrote many poems. He wanted things to be made by hand. His art is still loved today. Do you like art too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Marston was a smart man. He made a tool to find lies. He also made a hero named Wonder Woman. She is a strong woman. This helps us love stories. Do you like heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Neill was a man who wrote poems. He lived in a place called Scotland. He used many ways to talk and write. His words were very special. He won prizes for his work. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Powell was a famous actor. He worked in many movies. He had a very strong voice. People loved watching him on screen. His work helped him win awards. He was a great star. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Primrose played a wooden instrument with strings. He played it very well. He traveled to many places to play music. He also taught others how to play. He was a great music teacher. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Roache is an actor. He is on a TV show. He has been in it for a long time. He holds a world record for his work. This makes him very special. Do you like to watch TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam was a man who wrote books. He made art too. He liked to use magic in his stories. His work was very special to many people. He was a famous writer. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Hart was a movie star. He acted in Western films. He rode a horse named Fritz. People loved his cowboy stories. His home is now a park. Do you like cowboy movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Shatner is an actor. He acts in many shows. He was a captain in space. He even flew to space! He has done many jobs. Do you like space shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Steig made books for kids. He drew funny pictures. He also wrote many stories. He made the book Shrek! People love his work. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Styron was a writer. He wrote many books. Some books were very famous. He won big prizes for his work. His stories help us learn. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Tell is a big show. It has many songs. People sing and act on a stage. It is a story about being free. It makes people feel happy. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Thornton was a man who made many things. He drew plans for big buildings. He even designed the U.S. Capitol. He loved to draw and invent. His work helps us see history. Do you like to draw too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Walton made music. He wrote songs for many things. He wrote music for movies and plays. People still love his songs today. His music is very special. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Whitehead was a writer. He wrote many poems and plays. He was a very special poet. He worked for the king. His words helped people. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilliam Wycherley wrote plays. His stories were for the stage. He was very funny and smart. People liked to watch his shows. He lived a long time ago. Do you like funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWillie Dixon made great music. He played a big string instrument. He also wrote many songs. His songs helped start rock and roll. People still love his music today. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWilli Ninja was a great dancer. He did sharp and fast moves. He led a dance group. He helped his dance family. His moves were very special. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWillis made movies look real. He moved small models very slowly. He made them look like they were alive. He made big monsters for the screen. This was his special skill. Do you like movie monsters?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Willis Tower is a very tall building. It is in a big city. Many people visit to see the view. You can look out from high up. It is a great place to visit. Do you like tall buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWill Smith is a famous star. He makes music and movies. He won many big awards. He can be funny or serious. People all over the world watch him. Do you like his songs or movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWill Wright makes fun games. He makes games for computers. One game is about a city. Another game is about people in a house. He loves to build new things. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWim Wenders makes movies. He tells many stories. He also takes photos. Some of his photos show big, empty lands. He loves to make art. It is a fun job. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a book about a bear. He lives in a big wood. Pooh has many sweet friends. They go on fun trips. It is a happy book. Do you like teddy bears?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWinona Ryder is an actress. She acts in many movies. She plays many different parts. People love to watch her work. She is very good at acting. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWinslow Homer was a great artist. He loved to paint the sea. He also painted farms and children. His art shows us the world. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are sad songs. A man walks in the snow. He sings about his feelings. A piano plays with him. The music sounds like a cold wind. It is very beautiful. Can you hear the music?
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