John Smith
Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all time-John Smith
About this book
John Smith is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all time-John Smith, 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 | 15 pages, 1390 words, 12 minutes |
| Categories | Famous Explorers, History |
| Interactive features | What is This? activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus 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 John Smith with your child
John Smith 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
- What new word did you learn from this book?
- Would you like to read more books about Famous Explorers?
- What questions do you still have about Famous Explorers?
Inside the book
In John Smith, readers find Famous Explorers. Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all time-John Smith, 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
- Colony: A group of people living together in a foreign land.
- continent: A large land mass, one of seven found on earth.
- expedition: A journey made by a group of people for a reason like exploration or scientific research.
- indigenous: Native, or originating in a particular region.
- knighted: During the Middle Ages, a man who served his king as a soldier in armor on a horse.
- livestock: Animals like cows and pigs that live on a farm.
- mutiny: Rebellion by soldiers or sailors against their superiors.
- "New World": The continents of North and South America as described by early European explorers.
- nobleman: A member of the noble class, or aristocracy.
- Ottoman Empire: Large Turkish empire that lasted from the 13th century to the early 20th century.
- pirate: Someone who attacks ships and steals from them.
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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 What is This? activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
15 pages, 1390 words, 12 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has the What is This? activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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