NBC
NBC is a big TV group. It shows shows on your screen. It has been around a long time. You can see news and sports. It even has a bird logo. Do you like watching TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTechnology articles — Page 10
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Nellie Bly
Nellie Bly was a brave writer. She wrote many true stories. She even traveled all around the world. This helped people learn new things. She was a very strong woman. Would you like to travel the world?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNestlé
Nestlé is a very big food company. They make many things to eat. They make candy and ice cream. They also make food for pets. Many people around the world eat their food. Do you like candy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNews media
News tells us what is happening. You can read it in papers. You can hear it on the radio. You can see it on TV. It helps us learn about the world. It is very fun to learn! Do you like the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNewspaper
A newspaper tells us news. It tells us what is happening. You can read it on paper. You can also read it on a screen. It tells us about sports and weather. It helps us learn. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNew York City Subway
The subway is a big train system. It moves people in a big city. Many people ride it every day. It helps you get to new places. It is very busy! Do you like to ride trains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNew York Stock Exchange
Many people trade money here. It is in a big city. This place is very large. It helps people use their money. It is a busy place. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNicéphore Niépce
A man named Niépce made the first photos. He used the sun to draw pictures. It took a very long time. This helps us see the past. He was a great inventor. Do you like taking photos?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNicolaus Otto
Nicolaus Otto made a new engine. It helps machines run. His work changed how we move. We use his ideas today. It is very cool! Do you like fast cars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNintendo
Nintendo makes fun games. They make toys too. Long ago, they made cards. Now, many people play their games. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNuclear technology
Small parts of things make energy. This energy can help us. It can make light for a clock. It can even help make power. We use it in some tools. Can you find a tool that uses it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNuclear weapon
These are very strong bombs. They use tiny parts to make big power. These bombs were used in a war long ago. They can hurt many people and places. Leaders work to keep them safe. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNut (hardware)
A nut is a small metal part. It has a hole in the middle. We use it with a bolt. The nut holds things tight. It helps build big things. Do you see any nuts at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleObject-oriented programming
Computers use special tools to work. These tools are called objects. They hold facts and actions. Objects talk to each other to finish jobs. This helps people make big programs. It is like building with blocks. Do…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOil refinery
A refinery is a big place. It changes oil into new things. It makes fuel for cars. It makes fuel for planes. This helps us move around. Do you like to ride in a car?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOil well
People dig deep holes in the ground. These holes find oil. Oil is used for many things. It helps us move. We use big tools to dig. It is very hard work. Can you see a big machine?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOpen-source software
Some computer tools are open. People can see how they work. They can change them too. This helps everyone learn. It makes the tools better for us. Do you like to share things with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOperating system
A computer needs a boss. This boss is a special program. It tells all the parts what to do. It helps you play games or watch videos. It makes sure everything works well. Do you use a computer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOptical disc
A disc is a flat circle. It holds music and movies. A tiny beam of light reads the data. This helps you watch shows. It is very cool! Do you like movies on a disc?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOptical fiber
Light can travel through thin strings. These strings are made of glass or plastic. They carry light from one end to the other. This helps us send information fast. It also helps doctors see inside bodies. Can you see…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOptical microscope
A microscope helps us see small things. It uses light and glass to make things look big. You can see tiny details. It helps us learn about the world. Do you want to look at something tiny?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOscilloscope
A scope shows power moving. It draws lines on a screen. These lines show how power changes. It helps us fix tools. It is very cool. Can you see the lines?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePanama Canal
A big path goes through land. It joins two big oceans. Ships use it to travel fast. It helps people trade things. It is a wonder of the world. Have you seen a big ship?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleParachute
A parachute helps you fall slow. It catches the air. This makes the fall safe. People use them to jump from planes. It is a very cool tool. Do you want to fly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleParallel computing
Computers can do many things at once. They can break big jobs into small parts. Many small parts work at the same time. This helps the computer work fast. It is like having many hands to help you. Can you do two…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleParchment
People use skins to write on. These skins come from sheep or goats. They are dried on a frame. This makes a strong page. It can last a long time. Do you like to draw on paper?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleParking
Parking is when a car stops. It stays in one spot. You can park on a street. You can also park in a big lot. This helps people go to stores. It is a very big job. Do you see cars parked near you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePassenger ship
Some big ships carry people on the sea. They go on long trips. Some go on short trips too. You can see them on the water. They are very large. They help us travel. Would you like to ride on a ship?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePegasus
Pegasus is a way to hide data. It keeps secrets safe in space. It helps tools in the sky talk. This helps us know where we are. It is a smart way to work. Do you like space secrets?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePen
A pen helps us write. It puts ink on paper. Long ago, people used bird feathers. Now, we use many kinds. You can draw with them too. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePencil
A pencil helps you write. It has a dark core inside. This core leaves marks on paper. The wood keeps your hands clean. You can draw many things. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePersonal computer
A computer is a tool for you. It can play games. You can use it to write. It helps us do work. It is very handy. Do you like computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePersonal protective equipment
Special clothes keep us safe. They stop bad things from touching us. You might wear a hard hat. You might wear gloves. They help you stay well at work. Do you wear gear to stay safe?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePesticide
Some things help protect plants. They stop bugs from eating crops. They also stop weeds from growing. This helps us grow more food. It is a big job. Do you like to help in a garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePetrochemical
We make many things from oil. These things come from big plants. They make plastic and soap. They also make glue. These things help us every day. Can you find plastic in your house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhilo Farnsworth
Philo was a smart man. He made the first television. It shows moving pictures. This helps us see things far away. He loved to fix tools. He was a great inventor. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhotocopier
A copier makes new copies. It can copy your papers. It works very fast. This helps us at school. It is a great tool. Do you like to make copies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhotographic film
Film is a strip used for photos. It catches light to make a picture. You put it in a camera. The light makes a tiny change on the film. Then, we use special liquids to see the photo. It is like magic! Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhotometer
A photometer measures light. It tells us how bright light is. It helps us take good pictures. This tool is very helpful. Can you find a bright light?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePier
A pier is a long path. It goes out over the water. It helps boats stop there. You can go fishing from it too. It is a fun place to visit. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePipe (fluid conveyance)
A pipe is a long, hollow tube. It helps things flow from one place to another. It can carry water or air. We use them in our homes every day. They are very helpful! Can you find a pipe in your house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePipeline
Pipes help move things far away. They carry water and oil. They can carry gas, too. This helps people get what they need. It is a safe way to move things. Can you see a pipe near you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePixel
A pixel is a tiny dot. It is part of a picture. Many dots make one big image. More dots make the picture look clear. They can be many colors. We see them on screens. Can you find a tiny dot?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlaice
This is a tool for machines. It helps people see how parts work. It can check many things at once. It is very fast. This helps people build new things. It is a smart tool. Do you like tools?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlane (tool)
A plane is a tool for wood. It makes wood flat and smooth. It uses a sharp blade. You push it over the wood. It takes off thin bits. This helps you make things. Do you like smooth wood?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlumbing
Pipes move water to your house. They carry clean water to you. They also carry waste away. This helps keep us healthy. It is a very big job. Do you like to wash your hands?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePodcast
A podcast is a show you hear. You can listen on a phone. People talk about many things. You can listen any time you want. It is fun to hear new stories. Do you like to listen to stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePort
A port is a place for ships. Ships bring food and goods there. They also bring people to new lands. Many people live near ports. They help move things from ships. Have you ever seen a big ship?
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