Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Join Peter as he takes you on a tour of Neuschwanstein Castle and explains what it is
About this book
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Join Peter as he takes you on a tour of Neuschwanstein Castle and explains what it is, when it was built, and what it was used for.
Book details
| Book type | Audio Book – Narrated in a natural human voice, without word highlighting. For children who already know how to read and do not need to track each word. |
|---|---|
| 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, 955 words, 9 minutes |
| Categories | Landmarks of Europe, 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: Listen with a natural human voice, no 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 Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany with your child
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany opens up Landmarks of Europe 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
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany?
- What did you learn about Landmarks of Europe?
Inside the book
In Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany, readers find Landmarks of Europe. Join Peter as he takes you on a tour of Neuschwanstein Castle and explains what it is, when it was built, and what it was used for. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Landmarks of Europe 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: “A Castle Fit for a Knight”
Words to learn in this book
- medieval: The period from about 1500 years ago to about 500 years ago.
- spires: A tall and narrow part of a building’s roof that rises to a point, like a pointed tower.
- border: The line between one country and another country.
- supreme: More powerful than anyone else.
- operas: A dramatic musical performance with actors.
- ridge: A more-or-less flat area that sticks out.
- habitable: Able to be lived in.
- Sheikh: an Arab leader
- "VIP": a very important person
- millennium: a period of a thousand years
- Near East: the countries of southwestern Asia between the Mediterranean and India
- siege.": a military operation in which enemy forces cut off all supplies from a city
- Sufi: a Muslim ascetic and mystic
- tell: occupied mound
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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 an audio book, so a natural human voice tells the story. There is no word highlighting.
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, 955 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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