The Sites & History of Coney Island
A guide for your child to all the sites and history of Coney Island, New York
About this book
The Sites & History of Coney Island is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. A guide for your child to all the sites and history of Coney Island, New York. This is 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 | 21 pages, 1740 words, 16 minutes |
| Categories | Travel, History |
| 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 The Sites & History of Coney Island with your child
The Sites & History of Coney Island 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 The Sites & History of Coney Island?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In The Sites & History of Coney Island, readers find Travel. A guide for your child to all the sites and history of Coney Island, New York. 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: “Coney Island is a historic neighborhood in Brooklyn that is famous for its four mile long beach, boardwalk, and giant amusement parks.”
Words to learn in this book
- restoration: The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.
- bazaar: A large shop selling miscellaneous goods.
- defunct: No longer existing or functioning.
- innovative: A product featuring new methods; a person holding advanced and original ideas.
- en masse: In a group; all together
- remnants: A small remaining quantity of something.
- predecessor: A person who held a job or office before the current holder.
- prominence: The state of being important or famous.
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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?
21 pages, 1740 words, 16 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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