America in the 20th Century
Learn about America in the 20th Century-how it became a world power
About this book
America in the 20th Century is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about America in the 20th Century-how it became a world power, World Wars, the Great depression, the cold war, the 1960s, and Americans who were famous 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 | 15 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 America in the 20th Century with your child
America in the 20th Century 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 America in the 20th Century, readers find History. Learn about America in the 20th Century-how it became a world power, World Wars, the Great depression, the cold war, the 1960s, and Americans who were famous in the 20th century. 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: “America Becomes a World Power”
Words to learn in this book
- allies: A country that helps another country during a war.
- submarines: A warship that can stay under the water for long periods of time.
- jazz: A kind of music that came from black Americans and became very popular during the "Roaring Twenties."
- "Axis.": The group of nations (Germany, Italy, and Japan) that fought together against the Allies in World War II.
- democracy: A form of government where the population rules by way of elected politicians.
- communist: A system of government where all property is owned by the public.
- NASA: An abbreviation for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- segregation: Separating one group of people from another group.
- iceberg: A large mass of ice that breaks away from a glacier and floats out to sea.
- Constitution: The document that included laws to form the new nation of the United States.
- Amendment: A change or addition to a document.
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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, 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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