Inventors and Inventions
A book about the ten most famous inventors and their inventions that changed the world as we live today
About this book
Inventors and Inventions is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. A book about the ten most famous inventors and their inventions that changed the world as we live today. 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 | Edward Alan Kurtz |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 13 pages, 1225 words, 11 minutes |
| Categories | Science, Vocabulary, Professions |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Match the Following activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Match the Following 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 Inventors and Inventions with your child
This book helps children learn about Science. 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
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
Inside the book
In Inventors and Inventions, readers find Science. A book about the ten most famous inventors and their inventions that changed the world as we live today. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Science 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: “An invention is something that is created by someone called an inventor.”
Words to learn in this book
- invention: To create something that has never been made before.
- hydrofoils: A boat that has wings underneath that help to lift it up out of the water and make the boat go faster.
- metal detectors: An electronic invention that helps find metal objects hidden under the sand or soil.
- marine: Having to do with the sea or ocean.
- scuba: An abbreviation for “Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.”
- architect: Someone who designs buildings.
- telegraph: Sending messages from one place to another using a wire and electricity.
- phonograph: A machine that records sounds that can later be reproduced.
- Founding Fathers: One of the people who helped write the Constitution of the United States, and to create the new nation.
- bifocal: A kind of eyeglasses with lenses to help with long distance vision and lenses to help with short distance vision.
- glass harmonica: A musical instrument invented by Benjamin Franklin, where sounds are made by playing notes on glass bowls.
- Franklin stove: An iron stove invented by Benjamin Franklin and in the shape of an open fireplace.
- fibers: A thread that is used to make textiles and fabrics.
- textiles: A kind of cloth or fabric.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 2 and Level 3 (Intermediate 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, Match the Following activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
13 pages, 1225 words, 11 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Match the Following activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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