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Air France

Air France is a big airline. It flies planes in France. It also flies to many other lands. It helps people travel far away. It is a very old company. Have you ever been on a plane?

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Air India

Air India is a big airline. It flies planes in India. It carries many people. It helps people travel far. We can fly in big planes too. Do you like to fly?

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Airline hub

Some airports are very busy. They help many people fly. Planes land there to drop people off. Then, people get on new planes. This helps you get to far places. It is like a big meeting spot. Do you like to fly in planes?

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Airliner

Big planes fly in the sky. They carry people and things. Some planes are very large. They have two paths inside. These planes fly to far cities. They help us see the world. Have you flown in a plane?

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Air medical services

Planes and helicopters can be ambulances. They fly to help sick people. They can go very fast. This helps people get to a doctor quickly. It is a great way to save lives. Can you see a plane in the sky?

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Airport terminal

A terminal is a big building. It is at an airport. You go there to get on a plane. You can also leave your bags there. It helps you travel far away. Have you ever been to an airport?

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Air purifier

An air cleaner helps us breathe. It pulls in dirty air. Then it catches dust and bits of smoke. This makes the air in your room clean. It helps people who feel sick from dust. It is a helpful tool. Do you like fresh air?

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Air separation

We can pull air apart. Big machines take the air. They make the air very cold. This helps us get the parts we need. We use these parts in hospitals. They help people breathe. Do you want to see how it works?

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Air superiority fighter

Fast planes fly high in the sky. They help keep the air safe. These planes are very quick. They can fight other planes. This helps us stay safe. Do you like fast planes?

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Air-to-air missile

A missile flies in the sky. It is shot from a fast plane. It looks for another plane. It uses heat or waves to find its way. This helps pilots stay safe. Can you see a plane in the sky?

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AK-47

A man made a tool for soldiers. It is called the AK-47. It works in many places. It is easy to use. It stays working in the dirt. Can you find it in a picture?

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Akio Morita

Akio Morita started a big company. He helped make Sony. They made small radios for people. He liked to make new things. His work helps us listen to music. Do you like music?

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Akosombo Dam

A big dam sits on a river. It makes power for homes. This dam made a very large lake. The lake is in a place called Ghana. It helps people get light. Do you like big lakes?

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Akula-class submarine

These are big boats that swim under the sea. They are very quiet. This helps them hide in the water. They can go on long trips. Some are still working today. Do you like boats?

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Al-Ahram

Al-Ahram is a big newspaper. It comes from Egypt. People read it every day. It tells us news from far away. It is very old. Do you like to read news?

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Alan Berg

Alan Berg was a radio man. He talked on the radio. He lived in a place called Denver. Some bad people hurt him. This was very sad. Do you like to listen to the radio?

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Alan Kay

Alan Kay is a smart man. He helped make computers better. He helped make the windows we see on a screen. This helps us use computers. He is a hero for science. Do you like computers?

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Alan Mulally

Alan Mulally helps make things. He worked on big planes. He also helped the Ford car company. He helped make Ford strong again. He is a great leader. Do you like planes or cars?

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Alan Sugar

Alan Sugar is a man who works in business. He sold many things like radios and computers. He was also a boss on a TV show. He helps people learn about work. Do you want to learn about business?

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Alarm clock

An alarm clock wakes you up. It can make a loud sound. Some use bright lights. It helps you get up on time. It is a helpful tool. Do you use one to wake up?

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Alarm device

An alarm makes a loud noise. It tells us a problem is here. It can be a bell or a light. This helps us stay safe. It tells us when to go. Do you hear alarms?

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Albert Canal

This is a long path of water. It helps big boats move. The water connects two cities. People can ride bikes here too. It is a fun place to see. Do you like to ride bikes?

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Alberto Dines

Alberto Dines was a writer. He wrote for many papers. He also wrote many books. His work helped people know the news. He taught many students too. He was a very busy man. Do you like to read books?

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Alcántara Bridge

This is a very old stone bridge. It sits over a big river. People built it a long time ago. It helps us cross the water. It is still there today. Do you like old stone bridges?

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Aldi

Aldi is a big shop. It sells food. Many people go there to shop. You might see one near you. It has many stores in many lands. Do you like to shop at a store?

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Aldus Manutius

Aldus Manutius made books. He made books small. This helped people carry them. He also helped us use marks in books. These marks help us read. He loved old stories. Do you like to read books?

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Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe

A man named Alfred made many papers. These papers told people the news. He made many books for kids to read, too. He was very busy with his work. He even liked fast boats! Do you like to read the news?

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Alfred Peet

Alfred Peet loved coffee. He made a shop in California. He showed people how to roast beans. He taught many others to do this too. His shop helped a whole town grow. Do you like to drink coffee?

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Alfred P. Sloan

Alfred Sloan ran a big car company. He helped make many kinds of cars. He made sure cars looked new each year. This helped many people buy cars. He also gave money to help schools. Do you like cars?

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Al-ʻIjliyyah

A long time ago, a woman made tools. These tools helped people look at stars. She worked in a place called Aleppo. She was very good at her job. A rock in space has her name. Do you like looking at the stars?

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Alidade

A tool helps us see far things. It has a bar with small holes. You look through the holes at a far object. This helps you draw maps. It can even find stars! Do you want to find a star?

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Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote is a famous man. He runs many big companies. He sells things like sugar and salt. He also makes cement for buildings. He helps many people in Africa. Do you like to trade things with friends?

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Alipay

You can pay with a phone. It is an app for money. You can buy food or bus rides. It helps people shop in China. It is very easy to use. Do you use an app to pay?

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Al Jazeera Arabic

This is a news station. It shows news on a screen. People watch it to learn things. It helps many people see the world. It is very big. Do you like to watch news?

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Alkaline battery

These batteries give power. They help your toys work. They also help your flashlights shine. We use them in many things. They are very helpful. Do you use them at home?

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Allan Lockheed

Allan was a man who loved planes. He helped build many new ones. He worked with his brother too. His planes could fly over the water. This helped people see the world. Do you like to fly in planes?

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Allen Klein

Allen Klein worked with music stars. He helped them get more money. He worked with the Beatles too. He was very good at business. He helped many singers get paid. Do you like music?

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Allen Lane

Allen Lane made books for everyone. He started a big company. He made books that were cheap. Now many people can read them. He loved books very much. Do you like to read books?

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Allianz

Allianz is a big company. It helps people with money. They help if things break. This helps people feel safe. It is a very large group. Do you know about big companies?

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All-news radio

Some radio stations play news all day. They tell us what is happening. They talk about weather and sports. This helps us know what to do. It is fun to listen. Do you like the news?

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All Nippon Airways

ANA is a big airline in Japan. It flies planes to many places. Some planes fly to far lands. This helps people travel. It is a very large company. Do you like to fly in planes?

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All-pass filter

Some tools change sounds. They let all sounds pass through. But they move the sounds around. This can make a new sound. It can sound like a swoosh. Can you hear a swoosh?

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All-terrain vehicle

An ATV is a small vehicle. It can go on bumpy ground. You sit on it like a bike. It has big tires to help it move. It helps farmers do work. Do you want to ride one?

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All Things Considered

This is a news show. It is on the radio. People listen to it every day. It tells us what is happening. It helps us learn. Do you like to listen to the radio?

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Alphabet Inc.

Alphabet is a big group of companies. It owns Google. It also owns many other things. These things help us every day. It is a very large company. Do you use Google?

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AlphaGo

A computer can play a game. It plays a game called Go. It is very good at it. It can even beat the best people. This helps us learn new things. Do you like to play games?

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Alstom

Alstom makes big trains. These trains go very fast. They carry people to new places. This helps us travel. It is a big job. Do you like riding trains?

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Altazimuth mount

A stand helps a tool move. It can turn side to side. It can also tilt up and down. This helps us see the stars. It is very simple to use. Can you see the stars tonight?

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