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Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTechnology articles — Page 14
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Tim Berners-Lee
Tim Berners-Lee made the web. It helps us find things. It lets us talk to people. We use it every day. It is very helpful to us. Do you like to use the web?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTime (magazine)
Time is a news book. It tells us what is happening. People read it to learn. It has been around for a long time. It tells stories about people. Do you like to read news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTire
A tire is a round ring. It goes around a wheel. It helps cars move on the road. It also makes the ride soft. Tires help us go places. Do you see tires on your bus?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToilet
A toilet helps us stay clean. It takes away waste. Some use water to flush. Others are dry. This keeps us healthy. Do you use a toilet at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTorpedo
A torpedo moves under the water. It travels to a target. It carries a big blast. It helps small boats fight big ships. This is a very fast tool. Can you imagine it moving fast?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTouchscreen
A touchscreen lets you touch a screen. You use your finger to tap. You can also swipe or pinch. This helps you use a phone or tablet. It is very fun to use. Do you like to touch screens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTower
A tower is very tall. It is taller than it is wide. Some towers help us see far away. Others help us talk on phones. They are big and strong. Do you like tall things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTower block
Some buildings are very tall. They go up to the sky. People live or work inside. These tall buildings help many people stay in one place. It is like a big home for many. Do you like tall buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a big bridge. It is in London. It sits over a river. The middle can open up. This lets big ships pass by. It is a famous place. Do you like big bridges?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToyota
Toyota makes many cars. They make cars in Japan. They also make cars for you. Many people drive them. They make a lot of cars each year. Do you like cars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTractor
A tractor is a big machine. It is used on farms. It helps pull heavy tools. It makes farm work easy. This helps grow our food. Do you like big machines?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTraffic collision
A car crash is when cars hit things. Cars can hit other cars. They can hit trees or poles. These crashes can hurt people. It is good to drive very safely. Do you stay safe in a car?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrain station
A train station is a place for trains. Trains stop here to let people off. People also get on the trains. You can buy a ticket there. It helps us go to new places. Have you ever been to a station?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTram
A tram is a big car on tracks. It moves on city streets. It uses power from wires above. This helps many people travel. It is a fun way to ride. Have you seen a tram before?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTransformer
A transformer moves power. It uses magnets to work. It can make power big or small. This helps us use lights at home. It is very useful! Do you use power at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTransistor
A tiny part helps machines work. It can turn power on or off. It can also make a small sound loud. This helps your radio play music. It is in many things you use. Do you see one in your toys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrans-Siberian Railway
A big train track goes across Russia. It is the longest track in the world. It helps people travel very far. It moves food and many people. You can see many cities from the window. Do you like train rides?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTravel
Travel means going to new places. You can go by bus or plane. You can even walk! People travel to see friends. Some go to have fun. It is a big world. Where would you like to go?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTruck
A truck helps move big things. It carries heavy loads on the road. Some trucks are very large. They help us get what we need. Trucks are very useful. Do you see a truck today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTunnel
A tunnel is a long path. It goes under the ground. It can go under the sea too. Cars and trains use them. They help us get places fast. Have you seen a tunnel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTurbine
A turbine is a machine that spins. It uses moving air or water. The moving stuff hits blades to make them turn. This can make power for your home. It is very helpful! Can you find a turbine?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTypewriter
A typewriter is a machine. It helps you write on paper. You press keys to make letters. It uses ink to show the words. This tool helps many people work. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnderwater diving
People go deep under the water. They use tools to help them. Some use air to breathe. This lets them stay down longer. It is a fun way to see fish. Do you like to swim?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnix
Unix is a way for computers to work. It helps many people use one computer. It uses small tools to do big jobs. This helps computers do many things at once. It is very helpful to us. Do you like computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnmanned aerial vehicle
A drone is a plane with no pilot. It can fly by itself. A person can also fly it from the ground. Drones help us take pretty pictures. They can even fly on Mars! Have you ever seen a drone fly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUrban design
People plan how towns look. They pick where to put streets. They pick where to put parks. This helps us live in nice places. It makes our cities beautiful. Do you like your town?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUser interface
A machine needs to talk to you. You can use a mouse or a screen. This helps you tell the machine what to do. It also shows you what it is doing. It makes using tools easy and fun. Can you use a screen to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner cleans floors. It sucks up dirt. It can clean carpets. It can clean hard floors. It helps keep our homes clean. Do you like a clean floor?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVacuum tube
A tube is a small tool. It helps move power. It can make sounds louder. This helped make the radio work. It was very important. Do you want to see one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleValve
A valve helps things flow. It can stop or start a flow. It can work in a tap. It even works in your heart! It helps us stay healthy. Do you see a valve today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVan
A van is a big car. It can carry many people. It can also carry many boxes. Some vans help deliver mail. They help us every day. Do you see a van?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVideo camera
A video camera takes moving pictures. It can show things live. It can also save them. You can use one at home. You can even use one on a phone. Do you like to film things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVideo game console
A game console plays video games. You can plug it into a TV. Some consoles are small to carry. You can play them anywhere. They are fun to use. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVolkswagen
Volkswagen makes cars. Many cars come from one big factory. They make a car called the Beetle. It has a round shape. People all over the world drive them. Do you like cars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWall
A wall is a big surface. It can hold up a roof. It can keep us safe. Walls can be made of brick or stone. They can even be made of wood. Walls make a room. Do you see walls in your house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWalmart
Walmart is a big store. It sells many things. It has many stores in many places. It helps many people shop. It is a very large company. Do you like to shop?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWarehouse
A warehouse is a big building. It is used to store things. Trucks bring goods to it. It keeps things safe. This helps us get what we need. Do you see big buildings near roads?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWashing machine
A washing machine cleans your clothes. It uses water and soap. It helps us stay clean. It saves us a lot of work. Do you like clean clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWasp
A computer program helps us find wind. It looks at how wind moves. It finds good spots for wind fans. This helps make power for us. It is a smart tool. Can you feel the wind blow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWaste management
We make a lot of trash. It can be in bins. Trucks pick it up. We can reuse things too. This helps our world stay clean. Do you help keep things clean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWatch
A watch tells us the time. You can wear it on your wrist. It stays with you as you move. Some watches use a battery. Some use tiny parts that move. They help us know the day. Do you have a watch?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWatermill
A watermill uses moving water. The water turns a big wheel. This wheel makes machines work. It can grind grain into food. It can even cut wood. This helps people do hard work. Do you like to see water move?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWater purification
We clean water to make it safe. It takes out bad things. It can take out dirt and tiny germs. This helps us drink it. It is good to have clean water. Do you like to drink clean water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWater supply network
Water travels to your house. It starts in a lake or a river. Then, it goes to a place to get clean. Big pipes carry it to you. This helps us stay healthy. Do you turn on the tap to drink?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWater tower
A water tower is very tall. It holds lots of water. The height helps push water to your home. This helps when we need water fast. It can even help fight fires. Do you see a tall tower near you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWatt
WATT is a radio station. It is in Cadillac, Michigan. It tells news and sports. It started a long time ago. You can hear it on the radio. It is fun to listen to. Do you like the radio?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWaveguide
A waveguide is like a tube. It helps waves move in a line. It can guide light or sound. It can even guide radio waves. This helps tools work well. Can you think of a tube? We use tubes for many things!
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