Things to See in New York City
A guide for your child to all the places and things that
About this book
Things to See in New York City is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. A guide for your child to all the places and things that are worth seeing when in New York City- from the Statue of Liberty to Times Square, this book will be a great companion for your tourist kid.
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 | Meagan J. Meehan |
| Ages | 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 5 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 20 pages, 2060 words, 20 minutes |
| Categories | Travel |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Match the Following activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Match the Following 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 Things to See in New York City with your child
Things to See in New York City opens up Travel 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 Things to See in New York City?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In Things to See in New York City, readers find Travel. A guide for your child to all the places and things that are worth seeing when in New York City- from the Statue of Liberty to Times Square, this book will be a great companion for your tourist kid. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Travel 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: “No of Pages: 20 Categories: Travel Recommended Ages: 9 to 11 years Additional Ages: 7 to 9 years”
Words to learn in this book
- boroughs: Each of the five divisions of New York City.
- iconic: Of, relating to, or of the nature of an icon.
- Great Depression: The financial and industrial fall of 1929 and subsequent years.
- LED lights: LED lights are light-emitting diodes (LED) products that are assembled into a lamp (or light bulb) for use in lighting fixtures; LED lights are extremely bright.
- commute: Travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis.
- National Landmark: A National Landmark is a type of protected area in a specific country.
- renowned: Known or talked about by many people; famous.
- staple: A strong point of recognition; a place or function that is essential to something else.
- façade: The face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space.
- murals: A painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall.
- abandoned: Having been deserted or cast off; unrestrained and uninhabited.
- elevated: Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.
- replica: An exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale.
- Metropolitan: Of relating to, or denoting a city, often inclusive of its surrounding areas.
- myriad: A countless or extremely great number.
- melting pot: A place where different peoples, styles, theories, etc., are mixed together.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 5 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 Comprehension quiz, Match the Following activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
20 pages, 2060 words, 20 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Match the Following activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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