Petra, Jordan
Bao and Ming are your tour guides to visit some of the
About this book
Petra, Jordan 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, 1570 words, 15 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 Petra, Jordan with your child
Petra, Jordan 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
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of Petra, Jordan?
- What did you learn about Landmarks of Asia?
Inside the book
In Petra, Jordan, 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: “Why Petra Is So Important”
Words to learn in this book
- archaeological: the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains
- cisterns: an underground reservoir for rainwater
- conduit: a channel for conveying water or other fluid
- gravity: the force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass
- inscribed: of a surface or object marked with characters
- intently: with earnest and eager attention
- Levant: the area that is at the far eastern Mediterranean
- mausoleum: a structure built for housing a tomb or tombs
- meanders: (of a river or road) to follow a winding course
- nomads: a tribe that moves their animals from place to place, looking for the best grazing locations
- settlement: a place, typically one that has previously been uninhabited, where people establish a community
- Prophet: a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God
- scribes.": a person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented.
- sultan: a Muslim ruler
- Sufi: a Muslim ascetic and mystic
- tell: occupied mound
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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 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, 1570 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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