About this book
Valleys of the World is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Teach your children all about valleys, what they are, how are they formed, and some of the biggest and most famous valleys around the world.
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, 1585 words, 13 minutes |
| Categories | Amazing Earth, Travel, Vocabulary |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Find the Right Image activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Find the Right Image 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 Valleys of the World with your child
Valleys of the World opens up Amazing Earth 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 new word did you learn from this book?
- Would you like to read more books about Amazing Earth?
- What questions do you still have about Amazing Earth?
Inside the book
In Valleys of the World, readers find Amazing Earth. Teach your children all about valleys, what they are, how are they formed, and some of the biggest and most famous valleys around the world. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Amazing Earth 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: “Famous Valleys: The Great Rift Valley”
Words to learn in this book
- agriculture: Farming.
- continent: A large land mass, one of seven found on Earth.
- crust: The outer layer of the Earth and some other planets.
- elevation: Like altitude, the height above sea or ground level.
- erosion: The gradual wearing away of land.
- Geysers: A hot spring that sometimes shoots steam and water up into the air.
- Glacial: A slow moving mass of ice and snow.
- gravity: The force that attracts a body towards the center of the Earth, or another planet, or the Sun.
- hieroglyphics: A picture form of writing.
- nutrients: Something that provides nourishment.
- Peninsula: An area of land that is almost completely surrounded by water.
- pharaohs: A ruler in ancient Egypt.
- Rift: A giant valley.
- tectonic plates: The large pieces of the Earth's crust that move.
- temperature: The degree of heat in a person's body or an object.
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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, Find the Right Image activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
15 pages, 1585 words, 13 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Find the Right Image activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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