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Knives were some of the first tools developed by humans. The top image shows a dagger from around 2900 BC. The bottom one is a modern knife.

Tools are objects that help us do things more easily. They have been around for a very long time and have changed a lot. The first tools were made by early humans during the Stone Age and Bronze Age. Over many years, people have invented countless new and more complex tools.

We use many different tools every day. Some common examples include a hammer, a wrench (also called a spanner), saws, and a shovel. Even simple items like knives, pens, and pencils are tools. Early humans used basic tools like a bludgeon (a stick or rock used to hit things) and the knife. As humans became smarter, they created more advanced tools like the telephone and the computer.

Images for kids

  • Agricultural tools at show

    Display of agricultural tools

  • Prehistoric Tools - Les Combarelles - Les Eyzies de Tayac - MNP

    Prehistoric stone tools over 10,000 years old, found in Les Combarelles cave, France

  • UpholsteryRegulator

    An upholstery regulator

  • Bicycle multi-tool

    Bicycle multi-tool

  • A Bonobo at the San Diego Zoo "fishing" for termites

    A Bonobo at the San Diego Zoo "fishing" for termites

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