James Cook
Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all time-James Cook
About this book
James Cook is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all time-James Cook, who he was, his childhood, his explorations, his contributions, and how the world remembers him today.
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 | 16 pages, 1375 words, 12 minutes |
| Categories | Famous Explorers |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, What is This? 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 James Cook with your child
James Cook opens up Famous Explorers 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 James Cook?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In James Cook, readers find Famous Explorers. Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all time-James Cook, who he was, his childhood, his explorations, his contributions, and how the world remembers him today. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Famous Explorers 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: “It means to travel to a new place to learn more about it.”
Words to learn in this book
- apprentice: Someone who is learning a trade from a skilled employer.
- astronomy: The study of objects in the sky, like planets and stars.
- Botany: The scientific study of plants.
- cartographer: Someone who draws maps.
- circumnavigate: To sail all the way around the world.
- continent: A large land mass, one of seven found on earth.
- equator: The imaginary line drawn around the earth, with an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole, and dividing the earth into two hemispheres, the Northern and the Southern Hemispheres.
- expeditions: A journey made by a group of people for a reason like exploration or scientific research.
- indigenous: Native, or originating in a particular region.
- latitude: Imaginary lines circling the earth from the North Pole to the South Pole.
- mate: A deck officer on a merchant ship just below the master of the ship.
- Module: An independent self-contained unit of a spacecraft.
- navigator: Someone who directs the route of a ship or aircraft by using maps and instruments.
- "New World": The continents of North and South America as described by early European explorers.
- ranks: A position in the military.
- Strait: A narrow passage of water between two large areas of water.
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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, What is This? activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
16 pages, 1375 words, 12 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the What is This? activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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