Tropical Rainforest
Learn about the tropical rain forest ecosystems-what is the tropical rainforest ecosystem
About this book
Tropical Rainforest is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about the tropical rain forest ecosystems-what is the tropical rainforest ecosystem and where can you find it, the characteristics of this ecosystem and the plants and animals that live in it.
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 | 15 pages, 1600 words, 15 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 Tropical Rainforest with your child
Tropical Rainforest 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
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Tropical Rainforest?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In Tropical Rainforest, readers find Ecosystems. Learn about the tropical rain forest ecosystems-what is the tropical rainforest ecosystem and where can you find it, the characteristics of this ecosystem and the plants and animals that live in it. 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.
- camouflaged: The way an animal's color and form helps it blend into its surroundings.
- elevations: Like altitude, the height above sea or ground level.
- endangered: Being at risk of extinction.
- canopy: A continuous layer of leaves formed by tall trees in a forest.
- epiphyte: Plants like bromeliads, ferns, and orchids that grow on another plant.
- 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?
15 pages, 1600 words, 15 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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