About this book
Sphinx, Egypt 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 | 12 pages, 1370 words, 15 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 Sphinx, Egypt 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 your favourite part of Sphinx, Egypt?
- What did you learn about Landmarks of Africa?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
Inside the book
In Sphinx, Egypt, 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's It Supposed To Be?”
Words to learn in this book
- ancient: old, belonging to the very distant past
- bedrock: solid rock or Earth with soil or small rocks or pebbles on top
- bulldozers: a very strong piece of equipment used to move large areas of soil
- environment: a statue that is much bigger than life size
- creature.": an animal, as distinct from a human being
- depicts: represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form
- erosion;: when something like the soil is slowly worn down by wind or water
- hieroglyphics: Egyptian picture writing using 1000 characters
- historic: famous or important in history
- tribe: seasonal movement of animals from one region to another
- mythical: related to myths or folktales
- Plateau: an area or level high ground
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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?
12 pages, 1370 words, 15 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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