The Secret Code of Brave Bear
This story is inspired by the real Navajo Code Talkers
About this book
The Secret Code of Brave Bear is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. This story is inspired by the real Navajo Code Talkers, brave men who used their language as a secret code to help soldiers during World War II.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 14 pages, 550 words, 7 minutes |
| Categories | Storytime, History, Dialogic Reading |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle 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 The Secret Code of Brave Bear with your child
The Secret Code of Brave Bear is a story about History. Reading it together gives your child a chance to enjoy the story and talk about what happens. Pause at the interesting parts and ask what your child thinks will happen next. The story is a good way to build vocabulary and a love of reading, one page at a time, and it gives you something to talk about long after the last page.
Talk about it together
- What would you ask the author about The Secret Code of Brave Bear?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of The Secret Code of Brave Bear?
Inside the book
In The Secret Code of Brave Bear, readers find History. This story is inspired by the real Navajo Code Talkers, brave men who used their language as a secret code to help soldiers during World War II. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for History 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: “I love running across the wide desert and listening to the wind whisper through the rocks.”
Words to learn in this book
- elevator: A machine that moves people or things up and down between floors.
- safety: Keeping yourself and others from getting hurt.
- grown-up: An adult who helps keep kids safe.
- button: A small switch you press to make something work.
- calm: Being quiet and not worried, even when something surprising happens.
- kazoo: A small, buzzing instrument that makes a silly sound when you hum into it.
- burst: To suddenly happen, like bursting into laughter.
- serious: Not joking, looking very focused.
- dramatic: Very big and showy, like acting on stage.
- Invisible: Something you cannot see.
- strutted: Walked in a proud or showy way.
- Disappearing: Something that goes away so you can’t see it anymore.
- jealous: Feeling upset because you want what someone else has.
- thunk: A loud, heavy sound.
- drooped: Hung down sadly.
- melted: To slowly go away, like ice turning into water.
- buzzed: To feel full of quick, busy energy, like a bee.
- whispered: Talking in a very soft, quiet voice.
- bounced: Jumped up and down, or moved quickly like a ball.
- tumbled: Fell and rolled around.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 3 and Level 3 (Intermediate 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, Draw Your Doodle activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
14 pages, 550 words, 7 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Draw Your Doodle activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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