Gasket
A gasket is a small seal. It sits between two parts. It stops things from leaking out. It fills up tiny gaps. This helps machines work well. Do you see seals at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTechnology articles — Page 40
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Gas laser
A laser makes a bright beam of light. It uses gas to work. Electricity goes through the gas. This makes the light shine. It helps us do many things. It can even help make pictures. Do you like bright lights?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGas lighting
Gas lights make light with a flame. They use gas to burn. This helps us see at night. It helps people work in dark shops. It can look very pretty too. Do you like bright lights?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGas mantle
A mantle makes a bright light. It sits above a small flame. It looks like a little bag. The bag turns into a bright glow. It helps us see at night. Do you like bright lights?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGas mask
A gas mask helps us breathe. It covers the nose and mouth. It keeps bad air out. This helps keep people safe. It can even help dogs! Do you want to see more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGate
A gate is a way to go in. It can be in a wall. It can be in a fence. Some gates help keep us safe. Some gates just look pretty. They can open and close. Do you see a gate near you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGatehouse
A gatehouse is a strong door for a town. It helps keep people safe. It can be part of a big wall. These buildings help us see where to go. It is a very special place. Can you find a big gate?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGatling gun
A man made a new tool. It had many long tubes. A person turned a wheel to make it work. It could fire very fast. This tool was used in big wars. It helped change how things worked. Do you like old tools?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGAZ
GAZ is a big place that makes cars. It is in a city in Russia. They make trucks and cars for people. They have made many vehicles for a long time. It is a very busy factory. Do you like cars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGazeta Wyborcza
This is a big newspaper. It comes from Poland. It tells people the news. It helps people learn about the world. It is very important. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleG. D. Birla
G. D. Birla was a busy man. He ran many big businesses. He helped build many schools too. This helped many people learn. He was a very helpful leader. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeiger counter
A Geiger counter finds tiny bits of energy. It makes a clicking sound. You can hear the clicks. It helps keep us safe. It is very useful. Can you hear the clicks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGene Amdahl
Gene was a man who built computers. He made very big machines. These machines help us do work. He worked hard to make them fast. He was a smart builder. Do you like computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeneral aviation
Many people fly in small planes. These planes fly for fun. Some planes help people travel. Others help do jobs in the sky. We can see them at many airports. Do you want to fly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeneral contractor
A builder helps make new buildings. They watch the work every day. They get the tools and wood. They also hire people to help. This keeps the work safe. Do you want to build a house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeneral Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
This is a fast jet plane. It flies very high in the sky. It can turn very fast. Many people use this plane. It is a great machine. Do you like fast planes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeneral-purpose computing on graphics processing units
Computers use parts to think. One part helps show pictures. Now, that part helps with other jobs too. It can do many things at once. This makes the computer very fast. It helps us learn new things. Can you think of a…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGenerative AI
Computers can now make new things. They can make art or stories. They learn from things people made. This helps them create new ideas. It is very cool to see. Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGenetically modified crops
Some plants are changed by people. We change them to grow well. This helps us make more food. It can help crops stay strong. These plants help us eat. Do you like to eat plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeoffrey Hinton
Geoffrey Hinton helps computers learn. He works with smart machines. He won a very big prize. His work helps us every day. He wants machines to be safe. Do you like computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeoinformatics
People use computers to study our world. They look at maps on a screen. This helps us learn about the Earth. It helps us plan where to build. It can even help us find our way. Do you like looking at maps?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Alagiah
George was a man who told news. He worked on the TV. He spoke to many people. He traveled to far places. He helped us know the world. Do you watch the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Cayley
A man named George loved to fly. He made a new kind of plane. It had wings to help it stay up. He also made strong wheels for cars. His ideas help us fly today. Do you like to look at planes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Jones (publisher)
George Jones wrote for a paper. He helped start a big paper. It is called The New York Times. He told the truth in his stories. This helped many people. Do you like to read news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Pullman
George Pullman made special train cars. These cars let people sleep on trips. He also built a town for his workers. People lived and worked there. Some workers were not happy. Do you like to ride on a train?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Safford Parker
A man named George made pens. He lived a long time ago. He wanted pens to stop leaking. He made a big pen factory. Now many people use his pens. Do you like to write with pens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Washington Gale Ferris Jr.
George Ferris made a big wheel. It was very tall. People could ride in it. It helped them see the fair. It was a fun ride for many. Do you like big wheels?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Washington Goethals
George Goethals was a great builder. He helped build a big water path. This path helps ships move across land. He also helped get supplies to soldiers. He worked very hard every day. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeotechnical engineering
People build big things on the ground. We need strong dirt and rock. This helps buildings stay safe. It helps walls stay up. It stops the ground from moving. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeothermal energy
The Earth is very hot inside. This heat can help us. It can make power for our homes. It can also keep us warm. We can use it to take baths. Do you like warm water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeraldo Rivera
Geraldo Rivera is a man on TV. He tells many stories. He talks about news on a screen. He has worked for many years. His job helps us know what is happening. Do you like to watch the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGhent–Terneuzen Canal
This is a big water path. It helps big ships move. The ships go to the sea. It helps people trade things. It is very long. Do you like big ships?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGIF
A GIF is a moving picture. It can show many colors. You can see small movies in it. They help us show how we feel. It is fun to look at. Do you like moving pictures?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGilbert Hovey Grosvenor
Gilbert was a man who loved books. He helped make a famous magazine. He told stories about far away places. He also helped save big parks for us. This helps us see the world. Do you like to read about nature?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGillnetting
People use nets to catch fish. These nets hang in the water. Some parts float on top. Other parts stay down low. The net catches the fish. It helps us get food. Do you like fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGimbal
A gimbal helps things stay still. It uses rings to move. These rings stop things from tipping. It helps a camera stay level. It even helps a ship stay steady. It is very useful! Can you see it move?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiorgetto Giugiaro
Giorgetto Giugiaro makes things look good. He draws many fast cars. He also draws cameras and watches. He even made a new shape for pasta! His work helps us every day. Do you like his designs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiovanni Agnelli
Giovanni Agnelli built cars. He started a big company. It was named Fiat. This company made many cars. His cars helped his country. Do you like cars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGitHub
GitHub is a place for code. People use it to work together. They can share their work with others. It helps many people build new things. It is a very big site. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlacis
A glacis is a big slope. It can be made of dirt or stone. It sits in front of a wall. It helps keep a fort safe. It can even help a tank. Do you see the slope?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlamour (magazine)
Glamour is a magazine for women. It has stories and news. People can read it on a computer. It used to be a paper book. It helps us learn new things. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlassblowing
People can blow glass. They use a long pipe. They blow air into hot glass. This makes a bubble. It can be a cup. Do you like glass?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlass cockpit
Pilots fly planes with screens. These look like big tablets. They show many things at once. This helps pilots see well. It makes flying safer for us. Do you like screens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlass fiber
Glass fiber is made of tiny glass strings. These strings are very thin. They can be used to keep houses warm. They are also used to make strong things. Do you see glass anywhere near you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlass wool
This stuff is made of glass. It looks like soft wool. It holds tiny bits of air. The air helps keep us warm. It can go in walls. It helps your home stay cozy. Do you like to be warm?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlencore
This company moves many things. They move oil and metal. They also move food. They help make cars and power. This helps people all over the world. Do you know where your food comes from?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlenn Curtiss
Glenn Curtiss loved to build things. He built fast motorbikes. Then he built planes. He was a great pilot. He helped people fly in the sky. Do you like to build things too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGlobal Times
The Global Times is a paper. It tells news from China. It has stories in English too. People read it every day. It can be very loud and angry. Do you like to read news?
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