Izvestia
Izvestia is a big newspaper. It is from Russia. It tells people the news. It has been around a long time. It helps us see what is happening. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTechnology articles — Page 48
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Jack Daniel
Jack Daniel was a man who made drinks. He worked in a big shop. He lived in a place called Tennessee. He had a large family. He worked very hard. Do you like to learn about people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJack (device)
A jack is a tool. It lifts very heavy things. It can lift a big car. It can even lift a house. This helps people fix things. It is a very handy tool. Do you want to see it work?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJack Dorsey
Jack Dorsey helps people talk online. He helped start Twitter. He also made a way to pay for things with a phone. These tools help us stay close. Do you like to talk to friends online?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJackhammer
A jackhammer is a strong tool. It breaks hard rock and ground. It hits a metal part up and down. This helps workers build new roads. It is very loud! Have you ever heard a loud tool?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJack Ma
Jack Ma is a businessman. He helped start a big company. It uses the internet. This helps people buy things. He worked very hard to learn. He never gave up on his dreams. Do you want to work hard too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJack Welch
Jack Welch was a big boss. He ran a huge company. He helped the company grow very fast. He made many big choices. Some people liked his work. Other people did not. Do you like being a leader?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJacob's staff
This is a special tool. It helps people see things. It can measure a star. It can help find a way. It helps us learn about the sky. Do you want to look at the stars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJacob W. Davis
A man named Jacob made jeans. He used strong cloth. He added small metal bits to the seams. This made them hard to break. Now many people wear them. Do you like wearing jeans?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJacquard machine
A special machine makes pretty cloth. It uses cards with holes. These holes make patterns in the fabric. It helps make cloth with shapes. This is very cool! Can you see the holes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames Augustus Hicky
A man named Hicky made a paper. It was the first paper in India. He used a big press to print it. This helped people read news. He was a very brave man. Do you like to read news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames Gamble (industrialist)
James made soap for many people. He lived in a big city. He worked with a friend. They made soap to keep us clean. His work helped many families. Do you use soap to wash?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames Gordon Bennett Jr.
Gordon Bennett ran a big newspaper. He loved fast boats and sports. He even helped people find new places. He was a very busy man. Do you like reading the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames Gordon Bennett Sr.
A man named James started a paper. It was called the New York Herald. He used new ways to find news. This helped many people read it. He was a very famous boss. Do you like to read news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames Gosling
James Gosling works with computers. He made a way for them to talk. This helps many machines work together. It is a very big job. He did great work for a long time. Do you like computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames Hargreaves
James made a new tool. It helped make thread. He saw a wheel spin on the floor. This gave him a big idea. Now many threads could spin at once. This helped make clothes. Can you imagine making thread by hand?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames H. Clark
Jim Clark works with computers. He helps make 3D pictures. He also helped build the web. This helps us use the internet. He is a very smart man. Do you like using computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames J. Hill
James Hill built big trains. These trains moved across the land. He helped many people move to new homes. His work helped many towns grow. He was a very hard worker. Do you like trains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJames L. Kraft
James Kraft made cheese. He found a way to keep it fresh. This helped him sell it far away. He built a big food company. It helps us eat today. Do you like cheese?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJamie Dimon
Jamie Dimon works with money. He is a leader at a big bank. He helps run the bank every day. He has a big job to do. He likes to make lists. Do you like to make lists too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJann Wenner
Jann Wenner started a big magazine. It is called Rolling Stone. He helps people learn about music. He also started a place for rock music. His work helps us find new songs. Do you like to read magazines?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJapan Post Bank
This is a big bank in Japan. You can find it in post offices. It helps people save their money. It helps the whole country too. It is a very helpful place. Do you like to save money?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJapan Railways Group
Many trains run in Japan. They carry people to new places. They also carry heavy goods. These trains help us get around. We can ride them every day. Do you like trains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJar
A jar is a small pot. It can be made of glass. Some are made of plastic. You can use a lid to close it. Jars hold food like jam. Do you have a jar at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJava virtual machine
A computer tool helps run code. It helps many kinds of programs work. It makes sure the code stays safe. This tool is very smart. It helps your computer do its job. Do you like using computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJavelin
A javelin is a long stick. It is made to be thrown. People used them a long time ago. Now, people use them for sports. It is fun to watch. Can you throw a stick far?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJAXA
JAXA is a group in Japan. They study space. They use big rockets to fly. They send things to the Moon. They even visit far rocks. It is fun to look up! Do you like stars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJay Wright Forrester
Jay was a smart man. He helped make computers work. He made parts to help them remember things. This helps us use computers today. He loved to learn how things work. Do you like to learn too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJ. Bruce Ismay
Bruce Ismay ran a big ship company. He helped make large ships. One ship hit ice and sank. Many people were sad. He was safe, but others were not. Do you like big ships?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJean Bartik
Jean Bartik worked with big machines. She helped make the first computers work. She was a math expert. Her work helps us use computers today. She was very smart. Do you like math too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJean Ichbiah
Jean Ichbiah was a smart man. He helped make computer tools. He made a way for computers to talk. This helps us use machines today. He did great work. Do you like using computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJean-Pierre Blanchard
A man named Jean-Pierre flew in a balloon. He went high in the sky. He flew over the sea. It was a long trip. He was a brave flyer. Can you imagine flying in a balloon?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos started a big company. It is called Amazon. He began by selling books online. Now, people buy many things there. He also likes to fly to space. Do you like to shop online?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJensen Huang
Jensen Huang is a leader. He started a big company. It makes computer parts. His work helps us use smart machines. He works very hard. Do you like computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJeremy Paxman
Jeremy Paxman is a man on TV. He asks many hard questions. He works for the BBC. He helps us learn the news. He is very good at his job. Do you watch the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJerrie Mock
Jerrie Mock was a pilot. She flew a small plane. She flew all the way around the world. This was a very big trip. She did it all by herself. It was a great thing to do. Do you like planes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJerry Yang
Jerry Yang helped build the web. He started a big site called Yahoo. He also helps new companies grow. He gives money to help schools. He wants to help people. Do you like using the web?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJessica Savitch
Jessica Savitch was a news reader. She spoke on the television. Many people liked to watch her. She told stories about the world. She was a very brave woman. Do you like to watch the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJet fuel
Special fuel helps big planes fly. It goes into the engines. This fuel helps planes move fast. It keeps them up in the sky. We use it to travel far. Do you like to fly in planes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJet ski
A Jet Ski is a small boat. It can go fast on water. You can stand up or sit down. It is fun to ride. We can use them for play. Do you like the water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJim Lehrer
Jim Lehrer told the news. He worked on TV. He also wrote many books. He helped people learn about the world. He was a very good reporter. Do you like to watch the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJimmy Wales
Jimmy Wales helps us learn. He helped start Wikipedia. It is a big book online. Many people can write in it. This helps us find facts. Do you like to read online?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJi (polearm)
The ji is a long tool for fighting. It has a sharp tip. It also has blades on the side. People in China used it for a long time. It can even hook things. Do you want to see one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohann Carolus
Johann Carolus made a new thing. He made the first newspaper. It told people what was happening. This helped people learn news. It was a big step for us. Do you like to read news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn Browning
John was a maker of tools. He worked in a shop. He made many new things. People still use his work today. He was very good at his job. Do you like to make things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn Cadbury
John Cadbury made chocolate. He had a shop in a big town. He sold tasty drinks. He also helped many people. He wanted the world to be kind. Do you like chocolate?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn Carmack
John is a man who makes games. He writes code for computers. He helps make games look real. This makes playing games very fun. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleJohn DeLorean
John was a man who built cars. He worked with many big companies. He even made his own car company. People saw his cars in movies. He loved to make fast cars. Do you like fast cars?
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