About this book
Early Native Americans is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about Early Native Americans, their various groups, settlements, food, clothing, dwellings, and how the arrival of Europeans affected them. This book includes five most famous Native Americans and some interesting facts at the end.
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 | 15 pages, 1295 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 Early Native Americans with your child
This book helps children learn about History. The words and pictures work together to make the ideas clear. Read it with your child and talk about the new facts you find. Ask your child to explain what they learned in their own words. It is a simple way to build knowledge and curiosity, and to show that learning can be fun.
Talk about it together
- What would you ask the author about Early Native Americans?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of Early Native Americans?
Inside the book
In Early Native Americans, readers find History. Learn about Early Native Americans, their various groups, settlements, food, clothing, dwellings, and how the arrival of Europeans affected them. 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: “Where Did Native Americans Come From?”
Words to learn in this book
- indigenous: Native, or originating in a particular region.
- nomadic: People who do not have a permanent home, and move from place to place, usually to find fresh grass for their animals.
- "New World,": The continents of North and South America as described by early European explorers.
- "Beringia,": The area of land that once created a bridge across the Bering Strait from Russia to Alaska.
- Eurasia: The combined continents of Europe and Asia.
- Arctic: The area around the North Pole.
- hunter-gatherers: Someone who hunts, fishes, and gathers wild food.
- tepees: A Native American tent made of poles and animal hides.
- maize: Another word for corn.
- longhouses: A traditional dwelling of the Iroquois tribe and other Native Americans in North America.
- pueblos: Houses made of adobe bricks in the southwestern United States.
- explorers: Someone who travels to unknown places.
- confederacy: An alliance between several groups of people.
- quills: The hollow part of the feather of a bird.
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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?
15 pages, 1295 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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