Arc de Triomphe, France
Join Peter as he takes you on a tour of the Arc de Triomphe and explains what it is when it was built
About this book
Arc de Triomphe, France is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Join Peter as he takes you on a tour of the Arc de Triomphe 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, 940 words, 10 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 Arc de Triomphe, France with your child
This book helps children learn about Landmarks of Europe. 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 was the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Arc de Triomphe, France?
Inside the book
In Arc de Triomphe, France, readers find Landmarks of Europe. Join Peter as he takes you on a tour of the Arc de Triomphe 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: “What is the Arc de Triomphe?”
Words to learn in this book
- distinctive: Something that is special, different, or stands out from everything else.
- obelisk: A pillar with four sides and a pyramid shape on top.
- architect: Someone who designs buildings.
- architecture: The design of a building.
- prominent: Something that is important or easily noticed.
- parade: An event where lots of people walk together along a route to celebrate something.
- restoration: Repairing something so that it is like new again.
- Levant: the area that is at the far eastern Mediterranean
- piles: a heavy stake or post driven vertically into the bed of a river, soft ground, etc., to support the foundations of a superstructure
- 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, 940 words, 10 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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