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Yamato Takeru was a brave prince. He lived in Japan long ago. He had a magic sword. The sword could help him move the wind. People still tell his story today. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use the word yana. It means a vehicle. A vehicle helps you go somewhere. In Buddhism, it is a way to learn. It is like a boat on a river. It helps people reach a goal. Do you like to travel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYang Zhu was a thinker from long ago. He lived in China. He thought it was good to care for yourself. He said do not hurt others. This helps the world stay well. He wanted us to be happy now. Do you like to be happy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYasukuni is a special place in Tokyo. It is a shrine. It honors people who died for Japan. Many people go there to remember them. It is a very big place. Do you know any special places for remembering people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYeshe Tsogyal was a wise teacher. She lived in a place called Tibet. Many people see her as a great leader. Her life helps people today. She was a very special woman. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people think a Yeti lives in the mountains. It is like a big ape. It might have thick hair. People look for its big footprints in the snow. Have you ever seen a big footprint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYggdrasil is a very big tree. It is a holy tree. Many worlds live around it. Animals live in its branches. It is a special place for gods. Do you like big trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use a yidam to help them think. It is a special figure for meditation. They look at it in their minds. This helps them feel good and kind. It is a way to learn. Do you like to sit and think?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYitzhak Herzog was a leader. He was a rabbi. He lived in many places. He helped his people. His family was very busy too. They did big jobs. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYi Xing was a smart man. He lived a long time ago. He studied the stars. He also helped people with their faith. He made a special tool for the sky. It used water to move. He was a very busy monk. Do you like to look…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYogi Bhajan was a teacher. He taught people yoga. He also taught about his faith. Many people followed him. Some people say he was not kind. He lived a long life. Do you like to do yoga?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYohanan was a wise teacher. He loved to study. He taught many people. He helped his faith stay strong. His ideas still help today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYōkai are strange spirits from Japan. They can be animals or even objects. Some are kind and some are tricky. People told stories about them long ago. They help us wonder about the world. Do you like spooky stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in a place called Yomi. It is a land for those who die. It is a dark and quiet place. It is under the earth. Many stories tell of it. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYossele Rosenblatt was a great singer. He sang in a place of worship. He wrote many songs too. His music helped many people. He loved his faith. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a special book. It tells a story about a man. He wanted to help his mother. He used food to help her. This story helps people today. It is a kind story. Do you like to help your family?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYunmen was a wise teacher. He lived in China a long time ago. He taught many people. He liked to use short words. His school was very special. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZakat is a way to give. Many Muslims do this. It is a special way to help. People give money to those in need. It helps make things fair. It is a kind thing to do. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleReb Zalman was a wise man. He was a rabbi. He loved to learn about many faiths. He helped people find peace. He wrote many books. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZayd was a wise teacher. He knew a lot about his faith. Many people look up to him. He was a very brave man. People still remember him today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZayd was a man who helped a leader. He wrote down many holy words. He learned many ways to talk. Zayd helped put the holy book together. This helped people read it the same way. He was a very smart man. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZaydism is a way some people follow Islam. Many people live in Yemen. They follow the ideas of Zayd ibn Ali. These ideas help them live well. It is a very old way of life. Do you know about different ways people pray?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZaynab was a strong woman. She was part of a big family. Her family faced many hard times. She spoke up for what was right. Many people look to her for help. She is a hero to many. Do you know about her?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZazen is a way to sit and be still. People do this to think and feel calm. They sit very still on a soft mat. Some people watch their breath. Others just sit and watch the world. It helps many people feel good. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZeno was a wise man. He lived a long time ago. He taught people how to be good. He wanted them to have peace. This helped many people. Do you want to be wise too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZeno was a man who thought a lot. He lived long ago in a place called Elea. He had big ideas about how things move. He asked if things can truly move. His ideas still make people wonder today. Do you like to ask big…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Zeno had big ideas. He thought motion might be an illusion. He told a story about a fast runner. The runner could not catch a slow turtle. This is a hard puzzle to solve. Do you like puzzles?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZera Yacob was a wise man. He lived in Ethiopia long ago. He lived in a cave for a while. He used his mind to find truth. He wrote a famous book. His ideas help us think. What do you think about?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZhang Zai was a wise man. He lived in China long ago. He thought about how the world works. He believed everything is made of one thing. This helped him teach others. Can you wonder about the world too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZhou Dunyi was a wise man. He lived in China long ago. He loved the world and nature. He taught people how to be good. He liked the lotus flower. Do you like to look at flowers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZhuang Zhou was a wise man. He lived in China long ago. He wrote a famous book. It tells many great stories. His ideas help us think. Do you like to wonder?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in a way called Ziran. It means being natural. It is like letting things be. We can act without trying too hard. This helps us be good. Do you like to be natural?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZou Yan was a wise man. He lived in China long ago. He taught about the world. He spoke of fire and water. His ideas help us think. What do you think about the world?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleZubayr was a brave leader. He helped many people. He was a friend to Muhammad. He fought in many big battles. He was a very strong man. Do you like stories about brave leaders?
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