Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Chanika the Chimp and her brother
About this book
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Chanika the Chimp and her brother, Charlie, are your tour guides to visit some of the most amazing and unique places on the continent of Africa. They are ready to answer questions about Africa and all of the landmarks that make Africa so awesome!
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 9 to 11 years |
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 13 pages, 1370 words, 13 minutes |
| Categories | Landmarks of Africa, Travel |
| Interactive features | Guess What? activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Guess What? 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 Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania with your child
This book helps children learn about Landmarks of Africa. 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
- What would you ask the author about Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania?
Inside the book
In Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, readers find Landmarks of Africa. Chanika the Chimp and her brother, Charlie, are your tour guides to visit some of the most amazing and unique places on the continent of Africa. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Landmarks of Africa 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: “What Are Some Of The Things...”
Words to learn in this book
- "Active: describes a volcano that is currently releasing gases and solid material
- Alpine Desert:: a high plateau at a high elevation which acts as a border between higher and lower eco-regions
- climate: the average weather over a long period, especially more than 30 years
- cones: a simple landform in the shape of a cone formed from a volcanic vent
- continent: one of seven large masses that form the land on the Earth
- crater: a depression in the ground that was caused by volcanic activity
- Culture: the characteristics of a group of people that usually includes things like costumes, food, sourcing food, music, and other traditions
- cylindrical: one of several shapes, this one used by scientist to extract a long narrow cylinder that shows the characteristics of the earth at any given time
- dormant: a volcano that is sleeping but might wake up at any time and erupt
- elevation.": the height of a manmade structure or a naturally occurring land form
- erupted: the release of gases and ash when the pressure under the Earth becomes so great it causes the Earth to open up during a volcanic event
- explorers: a human who ventures to unknown places in order to learn more about the new place and possibly return with samples of things that were found
- extinct: not having erupted in recorded history
- famine: when food supply is dangerously low and occasionally causes the deaths of people in the community
- glaciers: a large field of slow moving ice and snow
- inhabitants: a group of animals that often live in groups
- prominent: something that is large and outstanding
- summit: the highest elevation of a hill or mountain
- temperatures: the intensity of heat of an object especially when measured by a thermometer or touch
- tribe: a group of people living together and having common ties and families
- volcano: a volcano is a natural event caused by the pressure inside the Earth causing a crater to open and gases, rocks, and lava are released
- wildlife: the native fauna (animals) and flora (plants) of a region
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 4 and Level 4 (Advanced 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 Guess What? activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
13 pages, 1370 words, 13 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has the Guess What? activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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