Cover of the book Maddy's South Dakota Diary

Maddy's South Dakota Diary

Learn all about the U.S

About this book

Maddy's South Dakota Diary is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn all about the U.S. State of South Dakota- basic facts, location, geography, climate, history, animals, plants, major cities, major occupations, places to visit, and the state's symbols.

Book details

Book typeAudio 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.
AuthorEdward Alan Kurtz
Ages9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years
GradeGrade 4
Reading levelLevel 4, Advanced Readers
Length14 pages, 1060 words, 10 minutes
CategoriesUS States, Travel
Interactive featuresComprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity
LanguageEnglish

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 App

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

Get the Read Along App

Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read Maddy's South Dakota Diary with your child

This book helps children learn about US States. 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

Inside the book

In Maddy's South Dakota Diary, readers find US States. Learn all about the U.S. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for US States 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: “South Dakota (abbreviation: SD) is a state of the United States.”

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 an audio book, so a natural human voice tells the story. There is no word highlighting.

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, 1060 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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