Deciduous Forest
Learn about the deciduous forest ecosystem that experiences four seasons and the
About this book
Deciduous Forest is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about the deciduous forest ecosystem that experiences four seasons and the flora and fauna that lives within them. This book talks about the locations, climate, why trees shed their leaves, and the different layers of this ecosystem.
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 4 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 14 pages, 1230 words, 12 minutes |
| Categories | Ecosystems, Science |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Find the Right Image activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Find the Right Image 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 Deciduous Forest with your child
Deciduous Forest opens up Ecosystems 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 Ecosystems?
- What questions do you still have about Ecosystems?
Inside the book
In Deciduous Forest, readers find Ecosystems. Learn about the deciduous forest ecosystem that experiences four seasons and the flora and fauna that lives within them. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Ecosystems 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: “Location of Deciduous Forest Ecosystems”
Words to learn in this book
- aquatic: Relating to water.
- biomes: An ecosystem.
- camouflaged: The way an animal's color and form helps it blend into its surroundings.
- canopy: A continuous layer of leaves formed by tall trees in a forest.
- chlorophyll: The green pigment in plants that helps them to absorb light for photosynthesis.
- coniferous: A plant that has cones and evergreen needles.
- dormant: An animal that appears to sleep during the cold winter months and is inactive.
- equator: The imaginary line drawn around the earth, with an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole, and dividing the earth into two hemispheres, the Northern and the Southern Hemispheres.
- fauna: The animals of a particular area.
- flora: The plants of a particular area.
- hibernate: To spend the winter in an inactive dormant state.
- migrate: To move from one region to another because of the seasons.
- perennial: A plant that lives for several years.
- photosynthesis: The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food for themselves.
- saplings: A young tree with a slender trunk.
- temperate: Having a mild climate.
- terrestrial: Relating to the earth, or land.
- understory: The layer of plants under the canopy of a forest.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 4 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, Find the Right Image activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
14 pages, 1230 words, 12 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Find the Right Image activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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