KIDS IN CHARGE

Four young people got an early start inventing new things or creating their own businesses. They show us that it's never too early to follow our dreams.

LAVT Web

Laima Tazmln

Laima Tazmin borrowed her older brother's computer books and began creating Web sites for fun when she was 7 years old. Her hobby became a business idea in the third grade. From Laima's home office, she makes Web sites for small-business owners and artists now.

Shay's Bones and Biscuits

Shay Hammond

Since starting her own business at age 11, Shay Hammond has attracted many customers. Shay sells homemade dog treats and also takes orders online. In three years Shay's company has grown. It earned about $200 last year.

ProPedder Kustoms

Buddy Dillenberg

Buddy Dillenberg saved enough money to buy a car when he turned 16. Instead, he bought a machine and started his own business. Buddy makes cool add-ons for his friends' scooters, called Go-Peels. He also sold his scooter parts online.

Over the Edge Wheelchair Lift

Christopher Whetzel

Christopher Whetzel, 12, has found another kind of success. Unlike the others, he hasn't started his own business. But like them, he has done something great. He made something to help those who are in wheelchairs to get back up and he won $10, 000 for his great idea.

1.Lairna Tazrnin started to create Web sites at the age of __________.

A.7 B.11 C.16 D.12

2.Who won$10, 000 for a great idea?

A.I.aima Tazmin. B.Shay Hammond.

C.Buddy Dillenberg. D.Christopher Whetzel.

3.What does Shay Hammond do within her business?

A.She makes Web sites for companies. B.She sells homemade dog food.

C.She sells scooter parts online.  D.She helps people in wheelchairs.

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