From the American Revolution to the Civil War
Learn about the period in U.S
About this book
From the American Revolution to the Civil War is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about the period in U.S. History after the American Revolution leading up to the Civil War, forming of a new nation, making of the constitution, Louisiana Purchase, civil war, and some interesting facts.
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, 1335 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 From the American Revolution to the Civil War 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 was the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about From the American Revolution to the Civil War?
Inside the book
In From the American Revolution to the Civil War, readers find History. Learn about the period in 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: “Forming a New Nation: The...”
Words to learn in this book
- abolished: To stop a practice or system.
- amendments: A change or addition to a document.
- colonists: A group of people living together in a foreign land.
- confederation: A union of several groups of people.
- continent;: A large land mass, one of seven found on earth.
- expedition: A journey made by a group of people for a reason like exploration or scientific research.
- explorers: Someone who travels to unknown places.
- "Founding Fathers": One of the people who helped write the Constitution of the United States, and to create the new nation.
- frontier: The wilderness found just beyond settled areas.
- pioneers: Someone who is the first to explore or settle in a new area.
- Slavery: Owning people and forcing them to work.
- Treaty: A written agreement between two countries.
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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, 1335 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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