About this book
Chip's Tips on Egypt is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Follow Chip's Tips on Egypt- location, geography, climate, history, major cities, culture, famous people, festivals, holidays, major occupations, animals, plants, and all the things you need to see while visiting this country.
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. |
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| Author | Edward Alan Kurtz |
| Ages | 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 5 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 14 pages, 1965 words, 19 minutes |
| Categories | Countries of the World, Travel |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Guess What? activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Guess What? 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 Chip's Tips on Egypt with your child
Chip's Tips on Egypt opens up Countries of the World 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 Chip's Tips on Egypt?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In Chip's Tips on Egypt, readers find Countries of the World. Follow Chip's Tips on Egypt- location, geography, climate, history, major cities, culture, famous people, festivals, holidays, major occupations, animals, plants, and all the things you need to see while visiting this country. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Countries of the World 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: “Egypt is one of the rare countries of the world that lies in two continents.”
Words to learn in this book
- populous: An area with a large population.
- Hemisphere: One half of a sphere, as in the earth being divided in half by the equator, and forming the Northern and the Southern hemispheres.
- Peninsula: An area of land that is almost completely surrounded by water.
- Isthmus: A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land.
- Oases: A fertile place in the desert where there is water.
- precipitation: Rain, sleet, or snow that falls to the ground.
- dynasties: A line of rulers from the same family.
- pharaohs: A ruler in ancient Egypt.
- "hieroglyphics.": A picture form of writing.
- drought: A long period with little or no rain.
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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, Guess What? activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
14 pages, 1965 words, 19 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Guess What? activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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