The Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain
Learn all about the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain – how and why it happened, and who was involved
About this book
The Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn all about the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain – how and why it happened, and who was involved. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Caleb Howells |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 9 to 11 years |
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 14 pages, 1270 words, 11 minutes |
| Categories | 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 The Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain with your child
This book helps children learn about History. 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 The Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain?
Inside the book
In The Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain, readers find History. Learn all about the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain – how and why it happened, and who was involved. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for History 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 did the Romans Leave?”
Words to learn in this book
- centuries: A period of 100 years
- betrayed: Not sticking to your promise
- arrangement: An agreement to do something
- resources: Physical things that you need to survive and live happily
- conquered: To take control of some land by fighting the people already living there
- decisive: Makes a big difference to what happens next
- decades: A period of 10 years
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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 Fill in the Blanks activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
14 pages, 1270 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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