Windsor Castle, England
Philip, the red squirrel, is your tour guide to some of the amazing landmarks in the United Kingdom
About this book
Windsor Castle, England 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 Windsor Castle in England.
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, 900 words, 9 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 Windsor Castle, England with your child
Windsor Castle, England 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
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Windsor Castle, England?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In Windsor Castle, England, 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: “How Old is Windsor Castle?”
Words to learn in this book
- Saxon: A nation from Germany who ruled lots of Britain from the fifth century to the 11th century.
- residence: A home.
- chapel: A special place where people go to have religious ceremonies, usually a small building or a room inside a bigger building, like a castle.
- chandeliers: A pretty light that hangs from the ceiling and has branches to hold multiple light bulbs or candles.
- craftsmen: Someone who is really good at making things with their hands and does it as their job.
- on duty: Currently working at your job.
- prominent: Being well known, important, or easily noticed.
- boroughs: 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, 900 words, 9 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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