About this book
Gulfs of the World is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Teach your children all about gulfs, what they are, how they are formed, and some of the most famous gulfs around the world. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.
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, 1630 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 Gulfs of the World with your child
This book helps children learn about Amazing Earth. 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
- What would you ask the author about Gulfs of the World?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of Gulfs of the World?
Inside the book
In Gulfs of the World, readers find Amazing Earth. Teach your children all about gulfs, what they are, how they are formed, and some of the most famous gulfs 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: “The Biggest Gulf in the World: The...”
Words to learn in this book
- asteroid: A small celestial body made of rock that orbits the Sun.
- continent: A large land mass, one of seven found on Earth.
- crust: The outer layer of the Earth and some other planets.
- current: A body of water moving in one direction.
- explorer: Someone who travels to unknown places.
- marine: Having to do with the sea or ocean.
- Peninsula: An area of land that is almost completely surrounded by water.
- saline: Salt water, as opposed to freshwater.
- strait: A narrow passage of water between two large areas of water.
- 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, 1630 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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