Carrying Together, Ants
Meet Andy and Artie, two tiny ants with big muscles and even bigger hearts!
About this book
Carrying Together, Ants is an easy readers book for children ages 3 to 7. Meet Andy and Artie, two tiny ants with big muscles and even bigger hearts! Grab your magnifying glass and follow the trail, because these two teammates are about to show the whole colony that when things.
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 | 5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 9 pages, 515 words, 5 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Science, Character Education, Dialogic Reading |
| Interactive features | Image Sequencing activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Image Sequencing 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 Carrying Together, Ants with your child
Stories like Carrying Together, Ants work best when they are shared. Read it aloud, let your child follow the words, and stop to talk about the characters and what they do. The Science setting gives you plenty to discuss. Ask your child what they would do in the same situation. It is a simple way to turn reading time into conversation time, and to help your child think about the story.
Talk about it together
- What did you learn about Science?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
Inside the book
In Carrying Together, Ants, readers find Science. Meet Andy and Artie, two tiny ants with big muscles and even bigger hearts! 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: “Andy was a little @harvester ant, a shiny reddish-brown @explorer with six busy legs.”
Words to learn in this book
- harvester: An ant that collects seeds and food.
- explorer: To travel through a new place to learn about it.
- treasure: Something very special and valuable.
- "united: Working together as one group.
- load: Something heavy that is being carried.
- navigator: The person who decides which way to go.
- pheromones: Special smells ants use to talk to their friends.
- colony: A large group of ants living together.
- confused: The strong jaws ants use to bite and carry things.
- leader: The back part of an insect’s body.
- heat.": Warmth from the sun or warm air.
- exhaust: Hot air and smoke that comes out of cars and engines.
- highways: A big road where many cars drive.
- hive.": The home where bees live.
- nectar: Sweet juice from flowers that insects like to eat.
- focused: Paying close attention to one thing.
- damp: A little wet, but not soaked.
- decaying: Breaking down or rotting over time.
- larvae: Baby insects that look very different from adults.
- soil: The dirt that plants grow in.
- navigate: To find your way and move in the right direction.
- thorax: The middle part of an insect’s body where the wings and legs are attached.
- delicate!): Very small and easy to hurt.
- companion's: Someone who stays with you and keeps you company.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 3 to 7 years, at Grade 1 and Level 2 (Easy 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 Image Sequencing activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
9 pages, 515 words, 5 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has the Image Sequencing activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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