The Willis Tower
Patriot the Bald Eagle is your tour guide to some of the amazing national landmarks in the United States
About this book
The Willis Tower is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Patriot the Bald Eagle is your tour guide to some of the amazing national landmarks in the United States. He is ready to answer questions about The Willis Tower, who built it, and what it symbolizes to the American people and the world.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Rachel Horon |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 9 to 11 years |
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 10 pages, 980 words, 9 minutes |
| Categories | Landmarks of US, Travel |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Guess What? activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, 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 The Willis Tower with your child
This book helps children learn about Landmarks of US. 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
- Which part did you like best, and why?
- What new word did you learn from this book?
- Would you like to read more books about Landmarks of US?
Inside the book
In The Willis Tower, readers find Landmarks of US. Patriot the Bald Eagle is your tour guide to some of the amazing national landmarks in the United States. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Landmarks of US 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.
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Words to learn in this book
- architect: a person who designs buildings and sometimes supervises the construction.
- corporate: relating to a large business or group.
- engineer: a person who designs and builds a structure, building, or machine.
- mail-order: the selling of goods to customers by mail, generally involving selection from a special catalog.
- skyscrapers: a very tall building, often with many floors or stories.
- spire: a structure on top of a building like a church or skyscraper, often in a cone or pyramid shape.
- structure: something, such as a building, that is constructed.
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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 Comprehension quiz, Guess What? activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
10 pages, 980 words, 9 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Guess What? activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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