Cover of the book History of Carnival Rides

History of Carnival Rides

An excellent guide for your child about the history of carnival rides

About this book

History of Carnival Rides is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. An excellent guide for your child about the history of carnival rides. Learn about 16 different rides that you see in carnivals and how, where, and when they were introduced.

Book details

Book typeAudio 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.
AuthorMeagan J. Meehan
Ages9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years
GradeGrade 5
Reading levelLevel 4, Advanced Readers
Length14 pages, 1900 words, 18 minutes
CategoriesHistory
Interactive featuresComprehension quiz, Match the Following activity
LanguageEnglish

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 App

Read Along App: Listen with a natural human voice, no word highlighting.

Get the Read Along App

Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read History of Carnival Rides with your child

History of Carnival Rides 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.

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Inside the book

In History of Carnival Rides, readers find History. An excellent guide for your child about the history of carnival rides. 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: “Every year traveling carnivals appear in towns all over the world and nearly all of them include amusement rides.”

Words to learn in this book

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?

14 pages, 1900 words, 18 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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