Montane Forest
Learn about montane forest ecosystems-what they are
About this book
Montane Forest is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about montane forest ecosystems-what they are, their location, climate, characteristics of this ecosystem, flora and fauna. 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, 1360 words, 14 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 Montane Forest with your child
Montane Forest 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 did you learn about Ecosystems?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
Inside the book
In Montane Forest, readers find Ecosystems. Learn about montane forest ecosystems-what they are, their location, climate, characteristics of this ecosystem, flora and fauna. 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.
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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.
- elevations: Like altitude, the height above sea or ground level.
- endangered: Being at risk of extinction.
- endemic: Found only in one area.
- 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.
- temperate: Having a mild climate.
- 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, 1360 words, 14 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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