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Musa al-Kazim was a kind leader. Many people follow his ways. He was very patient. He taught many things. People still visit his special place today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Muses were special goddesses. They helped people make art. They helped with songs and dance. They also helped with stories. Many people think of them today. Do you like to sing or dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMuslims follow a faith called Islam. Many people around the world are Muslims. They read a holy book called the Quran. This book helps them in life. It is a big group of people. Do you know many people follow Islam?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people follow a way of thought. They use their minds to learn. They think about what is good. They think about how we act. This helps them understand. Do you like to think about big things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMỹ Sơn is a place with old temples. It is in Vietnam. Long ago, kings built these for their gods. They used bricks to make them. Some parts were lost in a war. Now, people work to fix them. Do you like old places?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Nachmanides lived long ago. He was a wise teacher. He studied many books. He also learned about medicine. He helped his people. He wrote about his faith. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNagas are special beings. They can look like snakes. They can also look like people. Some people believe they live in the water. They can be very kind. Do you like snakes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people wrote books on old paper. A farmer found them in a jar. They were hidden in the sand. These books tell old stories. They help us learn about the past. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNamdev was a holy man. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many songs. People sing his songs to show love. His songs help people feel close to a god. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people use special names for God. These names show how God is kind. They also show how God is great. People use them when they pray. It helps them feel close to God. Do you know any special names?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in Judaism use many names for God. These names are very special. Some names are too holy to say out loud. Instead, people use a different word. This shows great respect. Do you know any special words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNamkhai Norbu was a wise teacher. He taught people about Tibet. He also taught many languages. He wrote many books to help others. He helped people find peace. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNaropa was a wise man. He lived a long time ago. He studied many things. He found a great teacher. This helped him learn a lot. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNasreddin is a funny man. Many people tell stories about him. Some stories make us laugh. Other stories teach us things. People tell these tales in many lands. They are very special. Do you like funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome churches belong to a country. They are for a group of people. This helps people feel close. It is a special way to be together. Does your country have a special church?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people tell big stories. These stories are about a land. They help people feel close. They talk about a long ago time. They can be about kings. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Nation of Islam is a group. It started in the United States. Many people in the group are Black. They have their own special ways of life. This group helps people feel proud. What do you think about new groups?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNative American people have many beliefs. These stories are often told out loud. Some believe in a Great Spirit. They use songs and dances too. These ways help them stay close to their past. Do you like hearing old…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people tell the story of Jesus. He was born in a town called Bethlehem. His mother was named Mary. A baby slept in a manger. This story is why we have Christmas. It is a very special time. Do you know about…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people think there are rules in nature. These rules help us know what is fair. We can use our minds to find them. They help us live well with others. Do you think rules help us be kind?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in nine forms of a goddess. These forms have many names. They show how she changes. People pray to them during a big festival. This helps them feel close to her. Do you like festivals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in magic. They try to talk to spirits. These spirits are from people who died. They want to know the future. It is a very old idea. Do you think magic is real?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people do not believe in a god. They might say there is no god. Or they might just not believe. It is a big thing to think about. Many people have different ideas. What do you think about it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNehemiah was a leader from long ago. He helped fix a city. He built strong walls. This work helped his people. He was a very good leader. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people follow old ideas from China. These ideas help people act kind. They teach us how to live well. They also show us how to treat our families. It is a way to find peace. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome stories tell of the Nephilim. They are in an old book. Many people think they were giants. Some think they were very strong. These stories are very old. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNestorius was a church leader. He lived a long time ago. He had many ideas about God. Some people did not agree with him. This caused a big fight. He had to move far away. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people do not believe in a god. They use science to learn. They write books to share their ideas. These ideas help them think about the world. It is a big thing to wonder about. What do you think?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in a new earth. This is a place of beauty. It will have no more pain. It is a gift from God. It is a very happy place. What do you think it looks like?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a book called the NIV. It is a version of the Bible. It uses easy words to read. Many people use it to learn. It helps people read the stories. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people wrote many books. Some books tell stories about Jesus. Many churches did not pick these books. They are called hidden books. They help us learn about old ideas. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people follow New Thought. They believe thoughts are very strong. They think good thoughts help people. This can help them feel well. It is a way to live. Do you like to think good thoughts?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNgawang Namgyal was a great leader. He brought many groups together. He helped start the land of Bhutan. This helped people live as one. He was a very kind man. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people do special things to learn. They do these things to be kind. They think about life and change. It helps them grow a good heart. It is a way to find peace. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany Christians say a special prayer. They say what they believe. It helps them stay together. It was written a long time ago. It tells them about God. Do you have a special prayer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNichiren was a wise man in Japan. He lived a long time ago. He taught people about a holy book. He believed this book could help everyone. Many people still follow his ideas today. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNicholas was a man who loved to learn. He lived a long time ago. He studied stars and math. He also helped many people. His ideas still help us today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNick Bostrom is a thinker. He thinks about our future. He asks what new tools might do. He thinks about smart machines. These machines could change our world. We must be careful. What do you think about the future?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNick Land is a thinker. He writes about big ideas. He lived in England and China. He likes to think about how things change. His ideas help some people. Do you like to wonder about the world?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNicolas was a man who thought a lot. He lived in France a long time ago. He was a priest. He had big ideas about God. He thought God helps us see the world. Do you like to wonder about things too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNicole Oresme was a smart man. He lived a long time ago. He studied the stars and math. He helped a king in France. He had many big ideas. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNikolai was a man with big ideas. He lived a long time ago. He wanted to help all people. He thought science could stop death. He wanted to bring people back to life. This would help everyone be together. Do you have…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNikolay was a writer in Russia. He had many big ideas. He wrote books for people. He wanted to help the poor. His books helped many people. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNimr al-Nimr was a leader. He lived in a place called Saudi Arabia. He spoke up for what he believed. Many people liked his ideas. He wanted things to be fair for all. He had a hard life. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people had many gods. One was a mother goddess. Her name was Ninhursag. She lived in the mountains. She helped with new life. She was a kind guide. Do you like the mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in a special form. It is how a Buddha shows up. This form can look like a person. It can even look like a boat. This helps people learn. It is a kind way to help. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people follow a special path. It has eight steps. These steps help them be kind. They help people think good thoughts. This path is like a wheel. It helps people find peace. Can you be kind today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people think things are all one. They do not see things as separate. They feel that everything is joined. This can help them feel peace. It is a big idea. Do you feel part of everything?
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