Big Ben, London
Philip, the red squirrel, is your tour guide to some of the amazing landmarks in the United Kingdom
About this book
Big Ben, London is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Philip, the red squirrel, is your tour guide to some of the amazing landmarks in the United Kingdom. He is ready to take you on a tour of the Big Ben in London.
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 | 10 pages, 965 words, 11 minutes |
| Categories | Landmarks of UK, 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: 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 Big Ben, London with your child
This book helps children learn about Landmarks of UK. 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 your favourite part of Big Ben, London?
- What did you learn about Landmarks of UK?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
Inside the book
In Big Ben, London, readers find Landmarks of UK. Philip, the red squirrel, is your tour guide to some of the amazing landmarks in the United Kingdom. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Landmarks of UK 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: “Is it the Clock or the Tower?”
Words to learn in this book
- destination: The place to which a person is going.
- tourist attraction: A place that people from other countries like to go and visit.
- chiming: A special ringing sound that metal bells make.
- unique: Different from everything else.
- memorable: Easily remembered.
- magnificent: Very grand in size or splendid in beauty.
- generations: The lifetime of a person.
- pendulum: A weight hanging from a fixed point so that it can swing.
- illuminated: To light up or make bright with light.
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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 Guess What? activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
10 pages, 965 words, 11 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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