Oceans and Seas of the World
A part of the Amazing Earth series
About this book
Oceans and Seas of the World is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. A part of the Amazing Earth series, this book introduces the kids to the five major oceans and the popular seas around the world. It covers oceans vs. seas, location, types of seas, and great ocean facts.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Edward Alan Kurtz |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 9 to 11 years |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 14 pages, 1290 words, 11 minutes |
| Categories | Amazing Earth, Vocabulary, 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 Oceans and Seas of the World with your child
Oceans and Seas of the World opens up Amazing Earth 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
- What would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
- What new word did you learn from this book?
Inside the book
In Oceans and Seas of the World, readers find Amazing Earth. A part of the Amazing Earth series, this book introduces the kids to the five major oceans and the popular seas around the world. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Amazing Earth 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: “Oceans and Seas of the World”
Words to learn in this book
- saline: Salt water, as opposed to freshwater.
- landlocked: A body of water that is completely surrounded by land; also a country that is surrounded by land and has no access to a sea or ocean.
- Mediterranean: A sea that is almost completely surrounded by land.
- mythology: Traditional stories that tell us about natural events in early history.
- explorers: Someone who travels to unknown places.
- polar: Related to the North Pole or the South Pole.
- icebergs: A large mass of ice that breaks away from a glacier and floats out to sea.
- reservoirs: A large supply of a something, like oil, water, or gas.
- pirates: Someone who attacks ships and steals from them.
- tides: The rising and falling of ocean water due to the rotation of the earth and the pull of the gravity of the sun and the moon.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 3 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?
14 pages, 1290 words, 11 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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