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.
Ip Man was a great teacher. He taught a way to fight. He taught a style called Wing Chun. He helped many people learn. One famous student was Bruce Lee. Do you want to learn to move like him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIra Aldridge was a great actor. He loved to act on stage. He traveled far to perform plays. People loved to watch him work. He was very brave and kind. Can you act in a play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIra Gershwin wrote song words. He worked with his brother George. They made many famous songs. His songs were in big shows. People still love his music today. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIra Glass tells great stories. He works on the radio. He makes shows for many people. His work helps us hear new things. It is fun to listen. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIraj Mirza was a great poet. He lived in Iran. He wrote poems using everyday words. His poems were very smart. He also wrote beautiful letters. People still love his work today. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIrakli was a man who made art. He wrote poems and songs. He played many kinds of music. His songs helped people in his home. He was a very special artist. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in Iran love to dance. They have danced for a long time. Some dance in big circles. Others move their hands in a soft way. Dancing brings people together. It is a way to celebrate. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIrena was a fast runner. She ran in big races. She won many gold medals. People in Poland loved her. She was a star in sports. Do you like to run fast?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIrene Dunne was a famous star. She acted in many movies. She also sang songs. She made people laugh with her funny roles. She worked very hard. She even helped people around the world. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIrene Worth was a great actress. She acted in plays and movies. She won many big awards. People loved to watch her work. She was a star in many lands. Do you like to act too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in Ireland write many stories. They write in many ways to talk. Some wrote long ago. They wrote about magic and old tales. It is fun to read them. Do you like stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIris Murdoch was a great writer. She wrote many books and stories. She also studied how to be good. Her books help us think about people. She won many big prizes. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIrna Phillips wrote many stories. She wrote for the radio. She also wrote for TV. Her stories were for women. She made many people love them. Do you like stories? Can you imagine a whole world in a story?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIron Maiden is a loud music band. They play with many guitars and drums. They have been a band for a long time. People all over the world love their songs. They even have a mascot named Eddie. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIrving Penn was a great artist. He took many beautiful pictures. He took photos of people and food. He used light to make them look good. His work is in many museums. Do you like to take photos?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsaac Albéniz was a great music maker. He played the piano very well. He wrote songs about his home in Spain. His music sounds like bright sun and happy dances. People still love to play his songs today. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsaac was a man who worked with big cats. He showed them at the circus. He was called the Lion King. People liked to watch his show. It was a very big deal. Do you like big cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsaac Babel was a writer. He wrote many stories. He lived in a city by the sea. He told stories about people he met. His books are still read today. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsaac Bashevis Singer was a writer. He wrote many stories. He wrote in a way called Yiddish. He won a very big prize for his books. His stories help us learn about life. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsaac Rosenberg was a man who made art. He wrote poems and painted pictures. He lived in a big city. He wrote about hard times. His words help us learn today. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsaac Stern played the violin. He played music all over the world. His music helped people feel calm. He even helped save a big music hall. He loved his instrument very much. Do you like to hear music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsabel Allende is a writer. She writes many books. Her stories are very popular. She writes about her own life. Her books help us learn. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsabella was a great star. She acted in plays. She also wrote many books. People loved her stories. She was very smart. Do you like to act?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsabella loved beautiful things. She traveled to many far places. She found art and pretty things. She built a museum for them. Now people can visit her art. Do you like to look at art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsabelle Adjani is a famous actress. She acts in many movies. She also sings songs. She has won many big awards. People love her work. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsabelle was a brave writer. She loved to travel to new places. She lived in a land far away. She wore clothes like a man. This helped her see the world. She wrote many great stories. Do you like to explore?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsabelle Huppert is a famous actress. She acts in movies and plays. She works in many places. Many people love her work. She is very good at her job. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsamu Noguchi was a great artist. He made many things. He made art for parks. He made lights for homes. His work is very special. Do you like art too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsamu Yoshii was a writer. He wrote short poems. He also wrote plays for the stage. People still remember him today. They lay flowers for him. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsang Yun made beautiful music. He lived in Korea and Europe. He played the violin and cello. He wrote many songs for big groups. His music helped people think of peace. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsao Takahata made moving art. He made films in Japan. He helped start a studio. His work was very good. People all over the world love it. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome stories take you to a new world. People go to places with magic. They might get new powers there. It is fun to read about new lives. Do you like stories about magic worlds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIshmael Bernal made many movies. He lived in the Philippines. He told stories about people. His films were very special. He won many big prizes. He is a great artist. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSpeed is a famous person on the internet. He shows videos of himself playing games. He also travels to many new places. He loves to talk about soccer. People like to watch him have fun. Do you like to watch videos…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsidore was a smart man. He helped build a big church. It was made of stone. This helped it stay safe. He loved math and shapes. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make art with beautiful writing. They use a pen made of reed. It makes many pretty lines. This art is used on walls and coins. It is a very special skill. Do you like to draw letters?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people write stories and poems. These books come from many lands. They can be about magic or life. Some stories help us learn. They are very special. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people make music. It sounds many ways. Some use drums. Some use strings. It brings people together. People love to sing. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsmail Marzuki wrote many songs. He played many instruments. He loved his home. His songs are easy to sing. Many people still sing them today. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIsrael was a great singer. He lived in Hawaii. He played a small string instrument. He sang very sweet songs. People loved his voice. He is a hero to many. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big museum. It is on a hill. It has many old things. You can see art and gold. It is a special place. Do you want to visit it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleItaly has many old buildings. Some are very big. You can see tall stone walls. Some have bright art on them. People love to look at them. They are very special. Do you like old buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome movies show real life. They use real streets. They use real people too. These films tell stories of hard work. They help us see the past. Do you like movies about real life?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleItalo Calvino was a writer. He wrote many books. He lived in a place with many trees. He loved to read stories. His books are loved by many people. Do you like to read stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleItalo Svevo was a writer. He wrote many books. He lived in a city called Trieste. His stories are very famous now. He loved to read books too. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous movie. It tells a story about two people. They travel on a bus together. They fall in love on their trip. Many people love this film. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople loved a funny radio show. It had many silly voices. It used funny sounds too. It made people feel happy. The show was very fast. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous music album. It has fast and loud sounds. The songs help people talk about what is right. The music makes you want to move. It is a very special record. Do you like loud music?
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