About this book
Tundra is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about tundra ecosystems-what they are, their location, climate, characteristics of this ecosystem, flora and fauna, and the kind of people that live in this harsh ecosystem. 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 | 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 14 pages, 1420 words, 13 minutes |
| Categories | Ecosystems, Science |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Find the Right Image activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Find the Right Image 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 Tundra with your child
Tundra opens up Ecosystems 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 questions do you still have about Ecosystems?
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
Inside the book
In Tundra, readers find Ecosystems. Learn about tundra ecosystems-what they are, their location, climate, characteristics of this ecosystem, flora and fauna, and the kind of people that live in this harsh ecosystem. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Ecosystems 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 world is made up of a large variety of different climates, landscapes, and terrains.”
Words to learn in this book
- altitudes: The height of an object starting at sea level or ground level.
- aquatic: Relating to water, salt water or fresh water.
- biomes: An ecosystem.
- bogs: A kind of wetland.
- elevations: Like altitude, the height above sea or ground level.
- equator: The imaginary line drawn around the earth, with an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole, and dividing the earth into two hemispheres, the Northern and the Southern Hemispheres.
- fauna: The animals of a particular area.
- flora: The plants of a particular area.
- Herbivores: An animal that eats plants.
- hibernate: To spend the winter in an inactive dormant state.
- indigenous: Native, or originating in a particular region.
- migrate: To move from one region to another because of the seasons.
- permafrost: A layer of permanent frozen soil below the surface of the earth.
- photosynthesis: The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food for themselves.
- precipitation: Rain, sleet, or snow that falls to the ground.
- predators: An animal that preys on other animals for food.
- taiga: A coniferous forest ecosystem.
- terrestrial: Relating to the earth, or to land
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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 Comprehension quiz, Find the Right Image activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
14 pages, 1420 words, 13 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Find the Right Image activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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