Chip's Tips on Oman

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About this book

Chip's Tips on Oman is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Follow Chip's Tips on Oman- 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, 2065 words, 19 minutes
Categories	Countries of the World, Travel
Interactive features	Comprehension quiz, Guess What? activity
Language	English

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Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Guess What? activity in the Reading and Math app.

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Read Along App: Listen with a natural human voice, no word highlighting.

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Quizzes 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 Oman with your child

This book helps children learn about Countries of the World. 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.

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Inside the book

In Chip's Tips on Oman, readers find Countries of the World. Follow Chip's Tips on Oman- 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: “Oman is a small country on the Arabian @Peninsula in the Middle East.”

Words to learn in this book

absolute monarchy: A form of government where the ruler has complete power over the people of the country.
ambassador: An official that represents one country and is sent to represent that country in a foreign country.
arable: Land that is good and can be used to grow crops.
corniche: A road that runs along the coast of a sea.
currency: A country's system of money.
delegate: Someone who represents another person; or a member of a committee.
dhow: A traditional wooden boat used around the Arabian Sea.
dishdasha: A long robe with long sleeves worn by people on the Arabian Peninsula.
endangered: Being at risk of extinction.
endemic: Found in only one area.
export: To sell products to another country.
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.
khanjar: The traditional dagger of Oman.
marine: Having to do with the sea or ocean.
monsoon: The rainy season in Asia.
oases: A fertile place in the desert where there is water.
Peninsula: An area of land that is almost completely surrounded by water.
precipitation: Rain, sleet, or snow that falls to the ground.
resin: A sticky substance produced by trees.
secular: Things that are not religious.
souks: An Arab market or bazaar.