A Capitol Dream
Join Emilie, the tour guide at the United States Capitol Building as
About this book
A Capitol Dream is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Join Emilie, the tour guide at the United States Capitol Building as she takes us through the different rooms and their history and details. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Emilie Kefalas |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 5 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 20 pages, 1325 words, 12 minutes |
| Categories | Landmarks of US, Travel |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read A Capitol Dream with your child
A Capitol Dream opens up Landmarks of US for young readers. The facts are short and clear, and the pictures help the ideas land. Read a page together, then ask your child what surprised them. Talking about what you read is how new knowledge sticks. It is a good book for curious children who like to ask questions and find out how things work.
Talk about it together
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about A Capitol Dream?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In A Capitol Dream, readers find Landmarks of US. Join Emilie, the tour guide at the United States Capitol Building as she takes us through the different rooms and their history and details. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Landmarks of US and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “Emilie gets ready for her first day as a tour guide at the United States Capitol Building.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 5 and Level 3 (Intermediate Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
20 pages, 1325 words, 12 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Fill in the Blanks activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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