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Stories and facts to read

Six stories and fact texts for each level. Every text can read itself to you, has blue words you can tap for help, and ends with questions.

Level 1 Pre-A1 to A1, ages 6 to 10

Pip and the Red BallA little puppy loses his favourite toy in the park.Story · 89 words Busy BeesSix legs, four wings and a very important job.Facts · 88 words The Windy DayMia and Grandad take a big green kite up the hill.Story · 82 words From Egg to FrogHow a tiny egg in a pond becomes a jumping frog.Facts · 86 words The Lunch SwapLeo and Zara both have a lunch they do not like.Story · 83 words The MoonWhy the Moon shines, and why it seems to change shape.Facts · 90 words

Level 2 A1 to A2, ages 8 to 12

The Treasure MapKofi finds a map with a big red X on the first day of summer camp.Story · 149 words Penguins: Birds That SwimThey cannot fly, but they are brilliant in the water.Facts · 134 words Grandma's Noodle SoupWhen Grandma is ill, Jun learns her famous recipe.Story · 141 words How Do Plants Drink?Plants have no mouths, so how does water get to the leaves?Facts · 145 words The New GirlAmira's first day at a new school does not start well.Story · 154 words Markets Around the WorldBoats full of fruit, wooden huts and busy night stalls.Facts · 142 words

Level 3 A2 to B1, ages 10 to 14

The Voice in the RadioDev mends his grandfather's old radio, and someone starts talking.Story · 259 words Why Do We Need Sleep?Your brain is surprisingly busy while you are asleep.Facts · 243 words The Robot Who Wanted a GardenA cleaning robot finds something it is not supposed to keep.Story · 278 words Plastic and the OceanHow plastic reaches the sea, and what people are doing about it.Facts · 239 words The Cake StallClass 8B needs to raise money, but the weather has other plans.Story · 250 words The Clever OctopusThree hearts, blue blood and a talent for escaping.Facts · 231 words

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