About this book
Okavango Delta, Botswana 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, 1290 words, 11 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 Okavango Delta, Botswana 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 was the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Okavango Delta, Botswana?
Inside the book
In Okavango Delta, Botswana, 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: “Where Is The Okavango Delta Located?”
Words to learn in this book
- bushmen: the "San" peoples are indigenous hunter-gatherer groups with 63,500 members living in Botswana; there are additional San people living in Angola, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
- endorheic: a drainage basin that retains its water; does not allow outflow into external bodies of water like an ocean or lake; and loses a small amount of water through evaporation
- Environmentalists: people who are concerned about the impact of human activity on Earth
- evaporation.": a liquid changing into a gas, like when water is boiled in a pan, and the water changes into a gas (the air)
- hydropower: power that is generated by swiftly falling water, particularly a tall, wide dam
- marshes: a low-lying wetland with grassy vegetation, a transitional area between water and land
- mokoro: a type of canoe used as transport by local tribesmen in the Okavango Delta
- papyrus: a type of plant which can be used like paper and was used for centuries in ancient times
- sediment: natural material broken down by erosion and then transported by ice, water, wind, and the force of gravity
- species: the basic unit of classification to distinguish groups of organisms
- temperatures: the degree of coldness and hotness of a body or the environment
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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, 1290 words, 11 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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