Forbidden City, China
Bao and Ming are your tour guides to visit some of the
About this book
Forbidden City, China 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 | 13 pages, 1762 words |
| 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 Forbidden City, China with your child
This book helps children learn about Landmarks of Asia. 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 the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Forbidden City, China?
Inside the book
In Forbidden City, China, 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 Was the Forbidden City Built?”
Words to learn in this book
- astrology?": the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world
- Celestial: positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy
- ceremonial: relating to or used for formal religious or public events
- reinforced: the characteristics of a group of people that usually include things like ideas, customs, and social behavior
- Meridian: a circle of constant longitude passing through a given place on the earth's surface and the terrestrial poles
- moat: a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water and intended as a defense against attack
- opulence: great wealth or luxuriousness
- palatial: resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
- terrestrial: a word that describes the area of land on the Earth
- land-locked: a country or region almost entirely surrounded by land
- mahallas: an Islamic congregation or parish
- millennium: a period of a thousand years
- 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
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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?
13 pages, 1762 words
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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