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Maurice Saatchi helps people buy things. He makes ads for big companies. He works with his brother. He also helps run a group of leaders. He likes to work in his garden. Do you like to make art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaurice Wilkes was a smart man. He helped build early computers. He made a machine that could hold its own plans. This helped people use computers for many jobs. We use computers every day now. Do you like using…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMax Aitken was a man who loved news. He ran many big newspapers. He also helped lead his country. He worked hard to help during a big war. He was a very busy man. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMax Factor made things for faces. He made creams and hair pieces. He helped movie stars look good. His work helps us today. He was a very busy man. Do you like to dress up?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMazda makes cars. They started in Japan. Long ago, they made things from cork. Now, they make many cars for you. Do you like cars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big jet plane. It can fly to small towns. It helps people travel far. The plane has two big engines. It is very useful for us. Do you like to fly in planes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a fast jet. It flies high in the sky. It has two big engines. It helps keep the air safe. The jet is very strong. Do you like fast planes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis company helps people get well. They move medicine to many places. They also send tools to doctors. This helps keep us healthy. It is a very big job. Do you know where your medicine comes from?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA mechanic fixes machines. They use tools to help. They can fix cars or boats. They can even fix planes. This work helps us move. It is a great job. What would you like to fix?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA filter helps pick sounds. It lets some things pass. It blocks other things. This helps radios work well. It makes sounds clear for you. Do you like to listen to the radio?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMachines sort things by size. They shake bits of rock or food. Small bits fall through holes. Big bits stay on top. This helps us make things. Do you like sorting your toys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people made early TVs. They used spinning disks with holes. These disks helped show a picture. It was not very clear. This helped us see far away. Do you like to watch TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA mechanism is a tool. It helps things move. Parts work together to do a job. It can be in a car or a watch. It makes work easy for us. Can you find one in your house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSmart machines use many parts. They have moving parts. They also use wires and computers. This helps them work well. These machines help us every day. Can you find a smart machine?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome things are made for TV. People plan them to get news. They want everyone to watch. This helps people talk about it. It can be a big show. Do you like watching big shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA story can grow big. It can be a book. It can be a movie too. It can even be a game. You can see the same characters in many ways. Do you have a favorite story?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople watch the news and books. They look for what people say. They see if news is true. This helps us know what is happening. It is a way to learn. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleApps play music and videos. They show buttons to help you. You can press play or pause. You can also stop the sound. These apps help us have fun. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people made new tools. They used big tools to farm. They made shoes for horses. These tools helped them live well. They helped people grow food. Do you like old tools?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBig ships move things around the sea. One group does this. They have many huge ships. They also use planes and trains. This helps get goods to you. Can you see a big ship?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome planes carry many bombs. These are not too big. They are not too small. They fly a medium way. This helps them do their job. Do you like big planes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMegyn Kelly is a news worker. She talks on TV. She tells people about big news. She also talks on the radio. Many people listen to her. Do you like to watch the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very old stone bridge. It goes over a river. It has many curved parts. It helps people cross the water. It is a special place to see. Can you imagine walking on it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMeituan is a big company. It helps people get food. It can also book hotels. People use it on phones. It even uses small robots. Do you like food delivery?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMélissa is a news worker. She tells stories on TV. She helps girls go to school. Her work helps many people. She is very good at her job. Do you like watching the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiny machines can move. They have parts that work like tiny motors. These machines are very small. They are smaller than a speck of dust. They help our tools work well. Do you want to see them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big bridge goes over the sea. It helps cars cross the water. It was built a long time ago. It is very strong and tall. We use it to travel. Do you like big bridges?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMercedes-Benz makes cars. They started a long time ago. They make many kinds of cars. Some cars are very fancy. These cars help people travel. Do you like cars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBig companies can join together. They might buy a new shop. Or they might make one big team. This helps them grow even more. It is a big change for them. Do you like working in a team?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleComputers use a way to sort things. It breaks a big list into tiny parts. Then it puts them back in order. This helps find things fast. It is very smart. Do you like to sort your toys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe use many ways to make power. Some ways cost less money. We use the cheap ways first. This helps save money for us. It is a smart way to work. Do you use lights at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMesh is a web of many strands. It can be made of metal or soft thread. It has many tiny holes. We use it to keep bugs out of windows. It can also be used for clothes. Do you see mesh near you?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleWe use more than just words. We use our bodies too. A smile can change a word. It tells us how to feel. How do you show you are happy? Can you tell a secret with a look?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleInformation tells us about things. Some facts help us find things. They tell us a book's name. They show who wrote it. This helps you find what you need. It is like a map for facts. Do you like to find things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make things with hot metal. They pour the liquid into a shape. The metal cools down. Then it turns hard. It can make toys or tools. This helps us every day. Do you like metal toys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA metal detector finds metal. It can find things in the dirt. It can find things under water. It helps us find lost treasure. It can also keep us safe. Do you want to find gold?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make things from metal. They can cut it. They can bend it. Then they join the pieces. This makes tools and machines. It is very cool! Can you think of something made of metal?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRules help us write code. Rules tell us how to make sentences. These rules show us what to do. They help computers understand us. We use them to talk to machines. Do you like following rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA metre-stick is a long tool. It helps us find how long things are. We use it to build houses. It can be made of wood or metal. It can even fold up. Can you find a long tool at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany places use one way to measure. They use the metric system. This helps people trade and work together. Most people in the world use it. It makes things easier for everyone. Do you use it at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTrains move people in a big city. They run on tracks. Some go under the ground. Some go high in the air. They help us get to many places. Do you like train rides?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael was a man who loved news. He started a big newspaper. He also helped build a museum. People can visit it for free. He loved to collect many things. Do you like to collect things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael Dell builds computers. He started a big company. He sells them to many people. This helps us use tools. He also helps many children. Do you like computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael Eisner led a big movie company. He helped make many famous films. He also helped build fun theme parks. People saw him on TV, too. He worked there for a long time. Do you like Disney movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael Hastings was a writer. He wrote for many news books. He told stories about the world. He wrote about big wars. His work helped many people. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man made new chairs. He used wood. He used hot steam to bend it. This made the wood curve. The chairs were light and strong. They were very pretty. Do you like curved chairs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichael Wolff is a writer. He writes books about news. He writes about people in power. His books are very popular. Many people read them. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMichele Ferrero made sweet treats. He helped make Nutella. He also made Kinder eggs. Many people love his food. His work was very big. Do you like chocolate?
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