About this book
The Universe is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 9. Learn all about the universe, what it is, how it began, how big it is, what it is made of, and its importance in history and culture.
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 |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 14 pages, 1200 words, 10 minutes |
| Categories | Space and Astronomy, Science |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks 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 The Universe with your child
The Universe opens up Space and Astronomy 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 would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
- What new word did you learn from this book?
Inside the book
In The Universe, readers find Space and Astronomy. Learn all about the universe, what it is, how it began, how big it is, what it is made of, and its importance in history and culture. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Space and Astronomy 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: “How Did the Universe Begin?”
Words to learn in this book
- universe: All existing space and matter.
- solar: Having to do with the Sun.
- celestial: Having to do with things that are seen in the sky.
- galaxy: A system of millions of stars held together by gravity.
- hydrogen: One of two gases, along with helium, that makes up the sun.
- helium: One of two gases, along with hydrogen, that makes up the sun.
- stars: A large celestial ball of light and energy made of gases.
- gravity: The force that attracts a body towards the center of the Earth, or another planet, or the Sun.
- orbit: The path of an object that circles a star or planet.
- "vacuum,": A space that contains no matter.
- atmosphere:: The area of oxygen and other gases that surrounds the Earth or other planets.
- pressure: The force put on or against an object by something in contact with it.
- astronauts: Someone who is trained to travel in a spacecraft.
- telescopes: An instrument used to look at objects far away.
- satellites: An object in the sky that orbits around the Earth or another planet.
- binary stars:: A system of two stars.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 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, Fill in the Blanks activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
14 pages, 1200 words, 10 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Fill in the Blanks activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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