Juan Ponce de León
Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all time-Juan Ponce de León
About this book
Juan Ponce de León is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all time-Juan Ponce de León, who he was, his childhood, his explorations, his contributions, and how the world remembers him today.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Edward Alan Kurtz |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 9 to 11 years |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 15 pages, 1355 words, 11 minutes |
| Categories | Famous Explorers, History |
| Interactive features | Fill in the Blanks activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Fill in the Blanks 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 Juan Ponce de León with your child
Juan Ponce de León opens up Famous Explorers 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
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of Juan Ponce de León?
- What did you learn about Famous Explorers?
Inside the book
In Juan Ponce de León, readers find Famous Explorers. Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all time-Juan Ponce de León, who he was, his childhood, his explorations, his contributions, and how the world remembers him today. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Famous Explorers 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 Juan Ponce de León?”
Words to learn in this book
- ancestors: A person from whom one is descended.
- continent: A large land mass, one of seven found on earth.
- expedition: A journey made by a group of people for a reason like exploration or scientific research.
- fleet: A group of navy ships.
- Historians: An expert in the study of history.
- indigenous: Native, or originating in a particular region.
- livestock: Animals like cows and pigs that live on a farm.
- "New World": The continents of North and South America as described by early European explorers.
- Moors: A Muslim of Berber and Arab descent from Northwestern Africa.
- Muslims: A follower of the religion of Islam.
- noble: Someone who belongs to a class with high social or political status like the aristocracy.
- page: A boy or man who serves as a personal assistant to a wealthy person.
- volunteers: Someone who helps or works and chooses not to be paid.
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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 Fill in the Blanks activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
15 pages, 1355 words, 11 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has the Fill in the Blanks activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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