Bus Driver
Who is the bus driver and what does he do on his job everyday?
About this book
Bus Driver is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Who is the bus driver and what does he do on his job everyday? Learn about all the things that the bus driver does, has to know, training he needs to take, and tools and equipment he.
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 | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 11 pages, 590 words, 6 minutes |
| Categories | Special Education, Professions |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, What is This? 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 Bus Driver with your child
Bus Driver opens up Professions 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 Professions?
- What questions do you still have about Professions?
Inside the book
In Bus Driver, readers find Professions. Who is the bus driver and what does he do on his job everyday? The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Professions 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: “What Does a Bus Driver Do?”
Words to learn in this book
- coach: A comfortable bus used for long-distance trips.
- company: A place of business.
- emergency: A serious and dangerous situation.
- omnibus: Another word for bus.
- operators: A person who controls a machine.
- passengers: A traveler on a bus, airplane, or ship.
- public: The people in a community as a whole.
- restaurants: A place where people sit and eat food that they pay for.
- route: The way to get from one place to another.
- station: A regular stopping place for public transportation like buses and trains.
- travels: To go from one place to another place.
- uniforms: Clothes worn by members of the same organization.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 2 and Level 3 (Intermediate 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, What is This? activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
11 pages, 590 words, 6 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the What is This? activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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