UBS
UBS is a very big bank. It is in a place called Switzerland. It helps many people with their money. This helps the whole world. It is a very large company. Do you know where a bank is?
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UEFI
A computer has a special start . It is the very first thing that runs. It helps the computer wake up. It finds the way to your apps. This helps us use our tools. Do you like computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUltracentrifuge
This machine spins very fast. It spins things in small tubes. The fast spin helps us see tiny parts. It helps us learn about life. It is very cool! Do you like fast things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUltrafiltration
A thin sheet acts like a sieve. It lets small things through. It stops big things. This helps clean our water. It can even help make cheese. It works very well. Can you imagine a tiny sieve?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUltra-high-definition television
New TVs show very clear pictures. They use many tiny dots. These dots make colors look bright. The pictures look real to you. It is like looking out a window. Do you like watching TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUltralight aviation
Some planes are very light. They can carry one or two people. These small planes fly slow. They help people have fun in the sky. It is a great way to fly! Would you like to fly in one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUmberto Nobile
Umberto Nobile was a man who flew. He built big ships for the sky. These ships were called airships. He flew one over the cold North Pole. He was a very brave pilot. Do you like to fly?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUncanny valley
Some robots look like people. They can look very real. But sometimes they look strange. This can make us feel scared. We might feel a bit odd. Have you ever felt that way?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnderground power line
Some wires carry power under the ground. They hide under the dirt. This keeps the view pretty. It also keeps the lights on during storms. We can have big trees too! Do you like seeing trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnderwater tunnel
Some paths go under the sea. They can be for cars. They can be for trains too. These paths help us travel fast. They stay safe in bad weather. Would you like to ride in one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnicode
Computers use special codes for writing. These codes help us use all kinds of letters. They even help us use small smiley faces. This helps people all over the world talk. It is very helpful. Can you use a smiley face?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnicycle
A unicycle has one wheel. It has a seat. You use pedals to move. People ride them in the circus. Some people use them for sports. It is fun to watch! Do you want to try riding one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnilever
A big company makes many things. They make soap for your hands. They make food and ice cream too. You can find their things in many lands. It helps us stay clean and fed. Do you use their soap?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnion Pacific Railroad
The Union Pacific is a big railroad. It moves many things on tracks. It has many large trains. These trains help us every day. It is very big and fast. Do you like trains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUniqlo
Uniqlo is a store for clothes. They sell many things to wear. You can find their shops in many places. They have shops in Japan and the USA. They help keep you warm. Do you like to wear new clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnited Airlines
United is a big airline. It flies planes in the sky. These planes go to many far places. You can fly far away in a plane. It is a fun way to travel. Would you like to fly in a plane?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnitedHealth Group
This is a big company. It helps many people stay well. They help pay for doctors. They work in many places. It is a very large group. Do you know a doctor?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnited Nations Radio
People use radio to hear news. This radio tells stories from around the world. It uses many ways to talk. It helps us know what is happening. It is a good way to learn. Do you like to listen to the radio?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnited Parcel Service
UPS moves many packages. They use big trucks. They also use planes. They bring things to your door. This helps people get what they need. It is a very big job. Do you get packages at your house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnit operation
Making things uses small steps. Each step has a job. One step might mix things. Another step might clean things. These steps work together. They help us make food or milk. Can you think of a step?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnits of information
Computers use tiny bits of data. One bit is very small. It is like a yes or no answer. We use many bits to make a byte. Bytes help us save songs and books. Do you like to use computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUNIVAC I
The UNIVAC was a big machine. It was a very early computer. It helped people do work fast. It could even guess who would win an election! It was very large. Do you like computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUniversal Decimal Classification
People use a special code for books. These codes help us find things. They group all kinds of facts together. This helps us learn new things. It is a big way to help us. Do you like to find books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUniversal Disk Format
This is how computers save things. It works on shiny discs. It helps keep your files safe. You can use it to save movies. It is very helpful! Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUniversal Flash Storage
This helps your phone work fast. It saves your photos and games. It can be inside a phone. It can also be a small card. It helps us keep things safe. Do you like fast phones?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUniversal Music Group
This is a big music company. It helps many people make songs. It has millions of songs to hear. You might listen to their music. It is very big! Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUniversal Product Code
You see black lines on food. These lines are a code. They help stores know what you buy. The lines have numbers under them too. They make shopping very fast. Do you see these lines at the store?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUniversal Turing machine
One man had a big idea. He thought of a smart machine. This machine can do many jobs. It can follow any rule you give it. It is like a brain in a box. Do you like computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnix-like
Some computers work in a special way. They act like a system called Unix. This helps them run many tools. You can use them at home or work. They are very helpful. Do you like using computers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUnix time
Computers use a special way to tell time. They count every second since a long time ago. This helps them work together. It helps them stay on track. It is very smart! Do you like to count?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUranium mining
People dig for special rocks. These rocks help make power. This power helps our homes. It is very useful. Do you want to learn more?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUrinal
A urinal is for when you go. It is like a toilet. Many men use it while standing up. It helps save water. It also helps keep the room clean. Do you see them in big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleURL
A web address tells a computer where to go. It helps you find a page. You can type it in a bar. It works to find many things. It is very helpful for us. Do you use web addresses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUSA Today
USA Today is a big news paper. It tells stories from all over. It uses many bright colors. It also has pretty pictures. It helps us know what is happening. Do you like to read the news?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUSB
USB is a way to plug things in. It helps computers talk to tools. It can also give power to charge things. This helps your phone stay on. It is very handy! Do you use a USB cord?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUSB-C
This is a special plug. It helps your tools talk. It can send food to your phone. It can send pictures to a screen. You can plug it in any way. It is very easy to use. Do you use this plug?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUSB flash drive
A flash drive holds your files. It is very small. You can carry it in your pocket. It helps you move work to a computer. It is easy to use. Do you have one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUsenet
People use computers to talk. They share news on a big network. It is like a giant board for notes. You can read what others say. It helps us learn things. Do you like to talk to friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUser (computing)
A user is a person. You use a computer or a phone. You may have a special name. This name helps the machine know you. It keeps your things safe. It is fun to use tools! Do you use a computer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUser experience design
People make things easy to use. They think about how you use them. They look at how you act. This helps make tools good for you. It makes things fun to use. Do you like easy tools?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUser guide
A guide helps you use things. It tells you how things work. It shows you pictures too. It helps you stay safe. You can read it to learn. Do you have a guide for your toys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUser interface design
People use machines like phones. We use our eyes and hands to talk to them. Designers make them easy to use. This helps us do our work. It can be fun too! Do you like using a tablet?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleU.S. Route 66
Route 66 was a long road. It went across many states. Many people used it to travel. It helped small towns grow. It was a very famous road. Do you like long car trips?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUTF-8
Computers use special codes to talk. These codes help us read words. They also show us fun emojis. Almost every web page uses them. This helps us all talk online. Do you like reading on a screen?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleUtility pole
Tall poles stand in a row. They hold wires up high. These wires carry power to your home. They also carry phone lines. The poles keep wires safe from cars. Do you see poles near your house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleV-2 rocket
A big rocket was made long ago. It flew very high up. It even went to space. This rocket was used in a war. It was a sad time for many. Can you imagine flying to space?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVacation rental
You can rent a house for a trip. It can be a small home. It can be a big villa too. You can stay there for a week. It is like a home away from home. Would you like to stay in a new house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVacuum drying
Machines can dry wet things fast. They use a special pump. This pump pulls air away. It makes the water turn to steam. This helps keep food good. It works well for food. Do you like dried fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article