The Sydney Morning Herald
This is a big paper. It tells news in Australia. It is very old. People read it every day. It helps us know what is happening. Do you like to read news?
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The Times of India
This is a big news paper. It tells news in India. It is very old. It started a long time ago. Many people read it every day. It helps us know what is happening. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Vanguard Group
Vanguard helps people save money. It is a very big company. It helps many people in the world. This helps families plan for the future. It is a good way to grow money. Do you want to save money too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Village Voice
The Village Voice is a news paper. It tells stories about a big city. It has many writers and artists. They write about music and movies. It helps us learn new things. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Yomiuri Shimbun
This is a big news paper. It tells stories from Japan. It is very large. Many people read it every day. It helps us know what is happening. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews built big ships. He made the ship called Titanic. He worked very hard every day. He was a kind man to all. He died when the ship sank. Do you like big ships?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas J. Watson
Thomas Watson was a big boss. He ran a company called IBM. He helped the company grow very large. This helped many people use machines. He was a very rich man. Do you like big machines?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Lipton
Thomas Lipton sold tea. He had many shops. He worked very hard. His tea is still in stores today. He loved to sail big boats. Do you like tea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Midgley Jr.
Thomas was a man who made new things. He made stuff for cars. He also made stuff for cold fridges. Some of his ideas hurt the air and people. We must learn from his mistakes. Do you like to invent things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Newcomen
Thomas Newcomen was a smart man. He made a big machine. It used steam to work. This machine helped pump water out of deep holes. This kept the mines dry. It was a great tool. Can you imagine a steam machine?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Telford
Thomas Telford was a builder. He made roads and big bridges. He even made paths for boats. His work helps us travel today. He was very good at his job. Do you like to travel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThomas Tompion
Thomas Tompion made clocks. He lived a long time ago. He made many watches too. His clocks were very good. They still work today. Can you tell the time?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThrashing (computer science)
A computer can get very slow. This happens when it has too much work. It spends all its time moving things around. It cannot finish its jobs. You can close some apps to help. Does your computer ever act slow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThread (computing)
Computers do many things at once. They use tiny paths to work. These paths help the computer finish tasks. It makes your computer fast. This helps you play games. Do you like fast computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThrowing knife
A throwing knife is a tool. It is made to be tossed. Some are heavy and some are light. People use them for sport. They are fun to watch. Do you like to throw things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThrust reversal
Big planes use air to stop. The engines blow air forward. This helps the plane slow down. It helps the wheels too. It is very useful. Can you see the air move?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThrust vectoring
Engines can push in new ways. They can move to steer. This helps rockets fly straight. It also helps planes land. It makes flying much better. Can you see how it moves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThunderbolt (interface)
A Thunderbolt cord helps your computer. It connects things to your computer. It can send video to a screen. It can also send food for power. This helps your computer work well. Do you have a cord like this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiangong space station
Tiangong is a home in space. It stays high above the Earth. People live there to do science. They learn many new things. It helps us know more about our world. Do you want to visit space?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTidal power
The sea moves in and out. This is called the tide. The moon helps pull the water. Moving water can make power. This power makes light for our homes. It is a clean way to work. Can you see the waves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTIFF
A TIFF is a type of picture file. It helps computers save photos. People use it to keep pictures looking good. It can even hold many pages. It is a great way to save art. Do you like taking photos?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTile
Tiles are hard pieces. They can cover floors. They can cover walls. They can even cover roofs. Tiles help make rooms look pretty. Do you see tiles in your house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiltmeter
A tool helps us watch the ground. It can feel if a hill moves. It can see if a volcano grows. This helps us stay safe. It is a very smart tool. Do you want to see how it works?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTim Cook
Tim Cook is a leader. He helps run Apple. He works with many people. He helps the world too. He is a very busy man. Do you like Apple?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTime complexity
Computers use steps to do work. Some steps are fast. Some steps take a long time. This depends on how much work there is. Big jobs take more time. We can guess how fast a job is. Can you think of a big job?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTimeline of materials technology
People make things from many things. We use metal for tools. We use glass for windows. We use plastic for toys. These things help us every day. Do you like to build things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTimeline of microscope technology
Tools help us see tiny things. They make small things look big. Some tools use glass to help. This helps us see a new world. It is very fun to look. Can you see something small?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTimeline of railway history
Trains move things on tracks. Long ago, people used tracks for ships. Later, people used horses to pull wagons. Then, big engines used steam to pull heavy loads. This helps us move coal and goods. It is very helpful!…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTimeline of the electric motor
An electric motor uses power to move. It can turn a wheel. It can even move a boat. These machines help us every day. They make many things work. Do you use a motor at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTime-sharing
One big computer can work for many people. It gives each person a tiny bit of time. It switches so fast it feels like it is just for you. This helps many people use one machine. It makes computers cheaper for…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTimnit Gebru
Timnit Gebru is a smart scientist. She works with computers. She helps make sure computers are fair to everyone. This work helps all people. She is a great leader. Do you like computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTim Russert
Tim Russert was a man on TV. He asked people hard questions. He talked about how our country works. He worked on a show for a long time. He loved his sports teams too. Do you like to watch news on TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTin mining
Tin is a special metal. It helps make computers work. It is also used in cans. We use it every day. It is very helpful! Can you find something made of metal?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTissue engineering
Scientists can grow body parts. They use tiny cells to do this. They use a frame to help them grow. This can fix skin or bone. It helps people feel better. Do you think that is cool?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTissue paper
Tissue is a very light paper. It can be soft for your face. It can also soak up water. We use it to clean up. It helps us stay clean. Do you use tissue paper at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToaster
A toaster makes bread crunchy. You put bread in the slots. It uses heat to cook it. This makes the bread brown. It makes a yummy snack for you. Do you like toast?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToei Subway
The Toei Subway is a train system. It runs deep under the ground. It has four different lines. Many people ride these trains to work. It helps people move around the city. Do you like to ride trains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToilet seat
A toilet seat is for sitting. It sits on a toilet bowl. Most have a lid to cover it. The lid can stay up or down. It helps keep things clean. Do you use a lid at home?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTokyo Bay Aqua-Line
This is a long road in Japan. It goes over the water. It also goes under the water in a tunnel. There is a small island to rest on. It helps cars get places fast. Have you ever been in a tunnel?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTokyo Skytree
The Tokyo Skytree is a very tall tower. It is in Japan. It sends out TV and radio signals. You can go up to see the city. It is very high! Would you like to look down from the top?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower is a very tall tower. It is in Japan. It is orange and white. People go there to see the view. It is a famous place. Do you like tall things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleToll road
Some roads cost money to use. You pay a fee to drive on them. This money helps fix the road. It keeps the road safe for us. Do you like to drive on big roads?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTom Anderson
Tom Anderson helped make a website. It was called Myspace. Many people used it to talk. He was a friend to new users. He likes to take photos now. Do you like to take photos too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTom Brokaw
Tom Brokaw is a man who tells news. He worked on a big TV station. He told people about many things. He wrote books about our world too. He helped us know what was happening. Do you like to watch the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTommy Flowers
Tommy Flowers was a smart man. He built a very big machine. It was a new kind of computer. It helped people during a war. The machine was very fast. It helped solve secret messages. Do you like computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTonfa
A tonfa is a special stick. It has a small handle on the side. People use them for fighting. It helps keep arms safe. It is very cool to see. Do you like to learn about tools?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTongs
Tongs help us grab things. You can use them to pick up food. They keep your hands clean. They also keep your fingers safe from heat. They are very useful tools. Can you find some tongs in your kitchen?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTony Hoare
Tony Hoare helped make computers work. He was a smart man. He found ways to sort things. This helps computers stay fast. His work helps us every day. Do you like using computers?
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