The American Revolution
Learn all about the American Revolution-how and why it all started
About this book
The American Revolution is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn all about the American Revolution-how and why it all started, and the famous people that were a part of the revolution. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.
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, 1360 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 The American Revolution with your child
The American Revolution 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 did you learn about History?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
Inside the book
In The American Revolution, readers find History. Learn all about the American Revolution-how and why it all started, and the famous people that were a part of the revolution. 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: “European Colonies in North America”
Words to learn in this book
- allies: A country that helps another country during a war.
- colonists: A group of people living together in a foreign land.
- delegates: Someone who represents another person; or a member of a committee.
- empire: A large group of countries all ruled by one powerful country.
- fleet: A group of navy ships.
- Founding Fathers: One of the people who helped write the Constitution of the United States, and to create the new nation.
- liberty: Being free to live in a country and having rights and privileges.
- "New World.": The continents of North and South America as described by early European explorers.
- silversmith: Someone who makes things out of silver.
- 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, 1360 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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