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Max and the Steam Engine

There was a young boy named Max who was very curious about how things worked. One day, he became fascinated with the steam engine. He wanted to know how it worked, so he decided to seek out an inventor named James Watt.

Curious boy with brown hair. is a curious young boy with brown hair.

Max found James Watt, who was an old and experienced engineer. Max asked him, 'How does the steam engine work?' James Watt smiled and said, 'Let me show you with an example that's easy to understand.'

Experienced engineer with gray hair. is an old engineer with gray hair.

James Watt drew a picture and explained every detail of the steam engine to Max. He showed Max how steam could create power by moving a piston up and down. He also explained how the steam engine could turn wheels to make things move.

The drawing shows a steam engine with wheels and a moving piston.

Max listened carefully and observed all the details. He was so fascinated by the steam engine that he decided to study it further in college. Many years later, Max graduated and became a steam engineer himself.

Curious boy with brown hair. grew up to be a steam engineer and wore a hat.

Using his knowledge and passion, Max invented a new and futuristic steam engine. It was even more powerful and efficient than before. He was proud of his creation and shared it with the world.

Curious boy with brown hair.'s new steam engine is sleek and shiny.

Reflection Questions

  • Why was Max curious about the steam engine?
  • What did James Watt show Max?
  • What did Max invent as a steam engineer?

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