Vasco da Gama
Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all times-Vasco da Gama
About this book
Vasco da Gama is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all times-Vasco da Gama, who he was, his childhood, his explorations, his contributions, and how the world remembers him today.
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 9 to 11 years |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 15 pages, 1480 words, 12 minutes |
| Categories | Famous Explorers, History |
| 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 Vasco da Gama with your child
This book helps children learn about Famous Explorers. The words and pictures work together to make the ideas clear. Read it with your child and talk about the new facts you find. Ask your child to explain what they learned in their own words. It is a simple way to build knowledge and curiosity, and to show that learning can be fun.
Talk about it together
- What was your favourite part of Vasco da Gama?
- What did you learn about Famous Explorers?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
Inside the book
In Vasco da Gama, readers find Famous Explorers. Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all times-Vasco da Gama, who he was, his childhood, his explorations, his contributions, and how the world remembers him today. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Famous Explorers 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: “Who Was Vasco da Gama?”
Words to learn in this book
- astronomy: The study of objects in the sky, like planets and stars.
- colonies: A group of people living together in a foreign land.
- continent: A large land mass, one of seven found on earth.
- expeditions: A journey made by a group of people for a reason like exploration or scientific research.
- Historians: An expert in the study of history.
- knight: During the Middle Ages, a man who served his king as a soldier in armor on a horse.
- mission: An important assignment for commercial, political, or religious reasons and usually involving travel.
- monsoon: The rainy season in Asia.
- Moors: A Muslim of Berber and Arab descent from Northwestern Africa.
- Muslims: A follower of the religion of Islam.
- Navigator: Someone who directs the route of a ship or aircraft by using maps and instruments.
- "New World": The continents of North and South America as described by early European explorers.
- noble: Someone who belongs to a class with high social or political status like the aristocracy.
- "orders.": A group of knights united in a cause.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 3 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?
15 pages, 1480 words, 12 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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