Pollution

About this book

Pollution is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Learn about the four different kinds of pollution- air, land, noise, and water; where each one comes from, and what can the kids do to help. 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	15 pages, 1510 words, 13 minutes
Categories	Science, Vocabulary
Interactive features	Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity
Language	English

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity in the Reading and Math app.

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Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

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Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read Pollution 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

What would you ask the author about Pollution?
Can you retell this book in your own words?
What was your favourite part of Pollution?

Inside the book

In Pollution, readers find Science. Learn about the four different kinds of pollution- air, land, noise, and water; where each one comes from, and what can the kids do to help. 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: “Where Does Air Pollution Come From?”

Words to learn in this book

contaminants: Something dirty and impure that is added to something that is clean and pure.
atmosphere: The area of oxygen and other gases that surrounds the earth or other planets.
solar: Having to do with the sun.
fertilizers: A chemical or natural substance added to soil to help crops and other plants grow.
pesticides: Something used to kill insects and other things that destroy crops and other plants.
Deforestation: Cutting down areas of forests.
landfills: A large area where trash is placed.
recycled: To convert trash into usable material.
biodegradable: Things in nature that decay over time.
irrigation: Bringing water to fields to help crops to grow.