Kremlin, Russia
Bao and Ming are your tour guides to visit some of the
About this book
Kremlin, Russia is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Bao and Ming are your tour guides to visit some of the most amazing and unique places on the continent of Asia. They are ready to answer questions about Asia and all of the landmarks that make Asia so awesome!
Book details
| Book type | Audio Book – Narrated in a natural human voice, without word highlighting. For children who already know how to read and do not need to track each word. |
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| 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, 1485 words, 16 minutes |
| Categories | Landmarks of Asia, 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: Listen with a natural human voice, no 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 Kremlin, Russia with your child
Kremlin, Russia opens up Landmarks of Asia 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 Kremlin, Russia, readers find Landmarks of Asia. Bao and Ming are your tour guides to visit some of the most amazing and unique places on the continent of Asia. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Landmarks of Asia 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: “The Kremlin and the White House”
Words to learn in this book
- citadel: a fortress, typically one on high ground above a city
- cloisters: a covered walk in a convent, monastery, college, or cathedral, typically with a colonnade open to a quadrangle on one side
- coronation: the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort
- Czar: an emperor of Russia (also spelled czar and tzar)
- demolished: pull or knock down (a building)
- Executive: relating to or having the power to put plans or actions into effect
- 'grad,': an inclined part of a road or railway; a slope
- imperialist: relating to, supporting, or practicing imperialism
- Necropolis: a cemetery especially a large one belonging to an ancient city
- regime: a government, especially an authoritarian one
- Tsar: an emperor of Russia (also spelled czar and tzar)
- Kremlin: a fortress within a city
- Near East: the countries of southwestern Asia between the Mediterranean and India
- siege.": a military operation in which enemy forces cut off all supplies from a city
- Sufi: a Muslim ascetic and mystic
- tell: occupied mound
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 an audio book, so a natural human voice tells the story. There is no word highlighting.
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, 1485 words, 16 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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