About this book
Timbuktu, Mali 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, 1730 words, 17 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 Timbuktu, Mali with your child
Timbuktu, Mali opens up Landmarks of Africa 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 would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
- What new word did you learn from this book?
Inside the book
In Timbuktu, Mali, 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 In Mali Is Timbuktu?”
Words to learn in this book
- mythical: based on or described in a myth
- land‑locked: surrounded by land
- inhospitable: having an environment where plants, animals, or people cannot live or grow easily
- caravans: a group of people or animals traveling together on a long journey especially through the desert
- oasis: an area in a desert where there is water and plants
- scramble: to move or climb over something quickly especially while also using your hands
- century: a period of 100 years
- nomadic: a member of a group of people who move from place to place instead of living in one place all the time
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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, 1730 words, 17 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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