Cover of the book Maddy's Washington, D.C. Diary

Maddy's Washington, D.C. Diary

Learn all about Washington D.C.- basic facts

About this book

Maddy's Washington, D.C. Diary is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn all about Washington D.C.- basic facts, location, geography, climate, history, animals, plants, major cities, major occupations, places to visit, and its symbols. A natural human voice tells the story, with pictures to follow along.

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
Length13 pages, 1025 words, 9 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 Washington, D.C. Diary with your child

Maddy's Washington, D.C. Diary opens up US States 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

Inside the book

In Maddy's Washington, D.C. Diary, readers find US States. Learn all about Washington D.C.- basic facts, location, geography, climate, history, animals, plants, major cities, major occupations, places to visit, and its symbols. 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: “It is surrounded by just two other 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?

13 pages, 1025 words, 9 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.

Start reading today

Try Smart Kidz Club for FREE.