Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
Philip, the red squirrel, is your tour guide to some of the amazing landmarks in the United Kingdom
About this book
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland 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 Edinburgh Castle in Scotland.
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, 870 words, 8 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 Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland with your child
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland opens up Landmarks of UK 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
- What would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
- What new word did you learn from this book?
Inside the book
In Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, 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: “The Real Castle at Edinburgh”
Words to learn in this book
- secure: Safe and protected.
- prominent: Something or someone that stands out or is easily noticed.
- besieged: Surrounded, trapped, and attacked by enemies.
- scepter: A special staff, or stick, used by kings and queens as a sign of their authority.
- tourists: Someone who comes from somewhere else to enjoy a new location.
- martyr: The spindle is the central rod around which the entire wheel turns, and the hub is the part that holds the spindle and connects it to the rest of the wheel.
- martyr: Using water or other liquids to do work or make things move.
- martyr: An official section of a city.
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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, 870 words, 8 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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