About this book
Chip's Tips on India is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Follow Chip's Tips on India- 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. |
|---|---|
| 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, 1925 words, 17 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 India with your child
Chip's Tips on India 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 India?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In Chip's Tips on India, readers find Countries of the World. Follow Chip's Tips on India- 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: “India is one of the most interesting countries in the world.”
Words to learn in this book
- alpine: Having to do with high mountains.
- colonies: A large group of animals living together.
- currency: A country's system of money.
- dhoti: A piece of cloth tied around the waist that covers most of the legs, and is worn by Hindu men.
- endangered: Being at risk of extinction.
- ethnic: A group of people related through culture and tradition.
- glaciers: A slow moving mass of ice and snow.
- 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.
- mangrove: A tree or shrub that grows in tropical coastal swamps.
- monsoon: The rainy season in Asia.
- Peninsula: An area of land that is almost completely surrounded by water.
- Plateau: An area of high ground.
- populous: An area with a large population.
- sari: A large piece of cloth draped around the body, usually worn by women in South Asia.
- tundra: A cold flat area with few plants and no trees.
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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, 1925 words, 17 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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