Cover of the book Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King

Learn about this famous American author

About this book

Coretta Scott King is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about this famous American author, activist, civil rights leader, and the wife of Martin Luther King Jr.-Coretta Scott King, who was she and why she was famous.

Book details

Book typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorEdward Alan Kurtz
Ages7 to 9 years, also 9 to 11 years
GradeGrade 3
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length10 pages, 1010 words, 9 minutes
CategoriesFamous People
Interactive featuresComprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity
LanguageEnglish

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.

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Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

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Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read Coretta Scott King with your child

This book helps children learn about Famous People. The words and pictures work together to make the ideas clear. Read it with your child and talk about the new facts you find. Ask your child to explain what they learned in their own words. It is a simple way to build knowledge and curiosity, and to show that learning can be fun.

Talk about it together

Inside the book

In Coretta Scott King, readers find Famous People. Learn about this famous American author, activist, civil rights leader, and the wife of Martin Luther King Jr.-Coretta Scott King, who was she and why she was famous. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for Famous People 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: “Who Was Coretta Scott King?”

Words to learn in this book

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?

10 pages, 1010 words, 9 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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