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Alex and the Magic Car

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Alex who loved cars. He had a collection of toy cars and dreamed of one day driving a real car. One sunny afternoon, Alex and his friends, Lily and Jack, decided to visit the car inventor in their town to learn more about how cars work.

He showed Alex a toy car with an open hood and explained the different parts of the engine, like pistons, spark plugs, and cylinders.

When they reached the inventor's workshop, they were amazed to see all the different cars. The inventor greeted them with a smile and asked if they wanted to understand how a car works. They all nodded excitedly and listened attentively as the inventor began his explanation.

in car engine The fuel is mixed with air, and when a spark car engine start

The inventor showed them a small model of a car. He explained that a car needs fuel to run, just like our bodies need food. The fuel in a car is called gasoline, and it goes into a tank. When you start the car, the fuel mixes with air and explodes in the engine, which makes the car move.

Inventor shows a model of a car engine is open

Next, the inventor talked about the wheels. He said that cars have four wheels, and they help the car move forward and backward. The wheels also have a special rubber called tires, which have good grip on the road and help the car turn left or right.

the car inventor  pretended to turn the key and explained how fuel mixes with air to create tiny explosions that move the pistons up and down.

Then, the inventor showed them the steering wheel. He explained that the steering wheel helps us control the direction of the car. When you turn the steering wheel left or right, the tires turn and the car goes in that direction.

Inventor demonstrates how the steering wheel works

The inventor also talked about the brakes. He said that when we press the brake pedal, it makes the car slow down and stop. The brakes are very important for safety because they help us avoid accidents.

Inventor explains the importance of car engine

At the end of the explanation, Alex, Lily, and Jack felt like they had learned so much about cars. They thanked the inventor for teaching them and promised to be safe when they grow up and drive their own cars. They left the workshop with big smiles and excitement in their hearts.

Friends feel grateful for the knowledge and excited for the future

From that day on, Alex had an even stronger passion for cars. He knew that one day he would make his dream come true and become a car expert, just like the inventor. And who knows, maybe he would invent a magical car of his own!

A boy with curly hair and glasses, wearing a red t-shirt dreams of becoming a car expert and inventor

Reflection Questions

  • Why did Alex and his friends visit the car inventor?
  • What is the fuel in a car called?
  • Why are brakes important in a car?

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