An Introduction to the History of the United States of America
A great introduction to the history of the United States-from the Native Americans and early settlers
About this book
An Introduction to the History of the United States of America is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. A great introduction to the history of the United States-from the Native Americans and early settlers, to the American Revolution and U.S. in the 20th century.
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 5 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 16 pages, 1330 words, 10 minutes |
| Categories | History |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks 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 An Introduction to the History of the United States of America with your child
An Introduction to the History of the United States of America opens up History 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 new word did you learn from this book?
- Would you like to read more books about History?
- What questions do you still have about History?
Inside the book
In An Introduction to the History of the United States of America, readers find History. A great introduction to the history of the United States-from the Native Americans and early settlers, to the American Revolution and U.S. 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: “From the American Revolution to...”
Words to learn in this book
- Allies: The group of nations (Great Britain, Soviet Union, and the United States) that fought together against the Axis in World War II.
- Axis: The group of nations (Germany, Italy, and Japan) that fought together against the Allies in World War II.
- "Cold War": The long period of tensions between the democratic countries of the Western World including the United States, and the communist countries of the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.
- colonies: A group of people living together in a foreign land.
- constitution: The document that included laws to form the new nation of the United States.
- continent: A large land mass, one of seven found on earth.
- currency: A country's system of money.
- "Founding Father: One of the people who helped write the Constitution of the United States, and to create the new nation.
- hunter-gatherers: Someone who hunts, fishes, and gathers food.
- immigrants: Someone who moves permanently to a foreign country.
- "New World?": The continents of North and South America as described by early European explorers.
- seceded: To withdraw from a group or alliance.
- slaves: Owning people and forcing them to work.
- terms: A fixed period of time for holding a public office, like president, or governor.
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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 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, Fill in the Blanks activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
16 pages, 1330 words, 10 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Fill in the Blanks activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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