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This is a big place in the desert. People used it for tests long ago. The tests made big clouds in the sky. These tests changed the land. Now, people study the area. Do you like to learn about the desert?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis big wall holds back water. It is in New York. The wall is very tall. It helps give us water to drink. It is a huge stone wall. Do you like to see big walls?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNew tools help us talk. We use computers to share. You can play games online. You can also talk to friends. These tools change how we learn. It is fun to use them. Do you like to use a computer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome groups find news. They find stories from all over. They sell these stories to others. This helps newspapers and TV. It helps us know what is happening. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNews tells us what is happening. We see it on TV. We hear it on the radio. We can find it on the internet. It helps us learn about the world. Do you like to watch the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a magazine about science. It tells us how things work. It shares news about new tools. You can read it on paper. You can also read it online. It helps us learn. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big company makes news. It makes many newspapers. It also makes movies and shows. You might see their work on TV. It helps us learn things. Do you like to read news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA news magazine tells big stories. You can read them or watch them. They tell us about things happening now. They help us learn more. They are very helpful to us. Do you like to read news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis was a big news paper. It told stories every Sunday. Many people read it in the UK. It told stories about famous people. The paper stopped making news in 2011. Do you like to read news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA news presenter tells us the news. They work on TV or radio. They may sit in a big studio. They help us know what is happening. This helps us learn about our world. Do you watch the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople write news stories. They pick stories that matter. They look for big events. They look for things that are new. This helps you know what is happening. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNewsweek is a news magazine. It tells stories about the world. It has been around for a long time. People read it to learn things. It is very old. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis tool helps us see stars. It uses mirrors to catch light. It does not use glass lenses. This makes the colors look right. It helps us see far away. Can you look at the moon?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNew York is a magazine. It tells stories about life. It talks about the big city. It also talks about the whole country. People like to read it. Do you like to read magazines?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe New York Post is a news paper. It tells stories from the city. A man named Alexander Hamilton started it. It is a very old paper. People read it to learn things. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThere are long paths of water in New York. Boats can travel on them. These paths help boats move around. People use them for fun today. They are very old and special. Do you want to see a boat on the water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome boxes have colorful shapes. These shapes tell us if things are safe. Red, blue, and yellow colors help us. They show if things burn or hurt. This helps people stay safe. Do you see colors on boxes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNHK is a TV station in Japan. It shows news and shows. It also has radio. People pay to help it work. It is very big. Do you watch TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Nicolas found a way to keep food fresh. He put food in glass jars. Then he boiled the jars in hot water. This helped the food stay good for a long time. This helps us eat yummy food later. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNicolas Hayek made watches. He helped a big watch company. He made watches that were bright and colorful. This helped people love Swiss watches again. He worked very hard. Do you like to wear a watch?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people watch how many people see shows. They check TV, radio, and movies. This helps us know which shows are popular. It helps the shows stay on TV. Do you like to watch shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNike makes shoes and clothes. They help people play sports. A man used a waffle iron to make shoes. This helped runners go fast. You can wear their gear to run or play. Do you like to play sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNiklaus Wirth was a smart man. He made ways for computers to talk. He built many tools for them. These tools help us use computers today. He won a very big prize. Do you like using computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNikolay Makarov made tools for soldiers. He was an engineer. He won a big contest. His work helped the army. He was a very good builder. Can you imagine building new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are very big ships. They carry many planes. The ships use special power. This power helps them go for a long time. They stay at sea for many years. Do you like big ships?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNine is a TV station. It is in Australia. It shows news and shows. You can watch it at home. It is a big part of TV. Do you like to watch TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe 3DS is a game machine. It has two screens. You can play games on it. It can show 3D pictures. You do not need glasses for this. It is fun to use! Do you like games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Nintendo 64 is a game machine. It plays fun games at home. You can play with friends too. It has a special stick to move. It makes games look very real. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a small game machine. It has two screens. You can touch one screen with a pen. It is fun to play games on it. Do you like games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a game box. It plays fun games on your TV. You use a small tool to play. It helps us have fun at home. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Nintendo Switch is for games. You can play at home. You can play on the go, too. It has small controllers for your hands. It is a lot of fun. Do you like video games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNissan is a car company. It is from Japan. They make cars and trucks. Some cars are small. Some cars are fast. They help people travel. Do you like cars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA node is a part of a network. It can send or get news. It can be a computer or a printer. These parts help us talk to each other. We use them every day. Do you use a computer at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNokia is a big company. It started in Finland. Long ago, it made paper. Then, it made rubber boots. Now, it helps us talk on phones. Do you like phones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNolan Bushnell made video games. He started a big company called Atari. He also made Chuck E. Cheese. These games and fun places are for you. He helped change how we play. Do you like video games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome computers can pick many paths. One computer follows one rule. It does one thing at a time. But another type can choose. It can try many ways at once. This helps it find an answer fast. Can you think of many ways…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tools help keep people safe. They are not meant to kill. Police use them to stop fights. Some tools use water or loud sounds. They help people stay calm. Do you see these tools in movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleComputers have a special way to remember. They can keep your files safe. Even when you turn it off, the work stays. This helps you find your pictures later. It is like a magic box. Do you like to save your games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA tiny part helps computers work. It looks at two signals. It only says yes if both are no. This helps machines think. It can even build a whole computer! Can you find a computer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNorman Bel Geddes was a maker. He drew shapes for new things. He made art for big stages. He even drew ideas for fast planes. His work helps us see the future. Do you like to draw new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Mustang is a fast plane. It flies high in the sky. This plane helped in big wars. It can carry many people. It is a very cool plane. Do you like planes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA long path of water helps farms. It moves water to plants. This keeps the land safe from floods. It even makes power for us. It is a very big job. Do you like to see water move?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis company makes big things. They build planes for the sky. They also build tools for space. These tools help us see far away. It is very cool to see what they make. Do you like looking at the stars?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis company makes medicine. They help people feel better. They are very big. They work in many places. It is good to stay healthy. Do you take medicine?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a news paper. It tells true stories. It helps people learn the truth. Some people try to stop it. It is still working today. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNPR is a radio group. It tells news stories. You can hear it on the radio. It also has shows on phones. It helps us learn about the world. Do you like to listen to the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleNarayana Murthy is a man from India. He started a big company. It helps people use computers. This helps many people work. He has won many awards. Do you like computers too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleComputers use a special way to save files. This helps keep your work safe. It can also hide files to keep them secret. It makes the computer work fast. It is very helpful for you. Do you use a computer?
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