Houses from around the World
Learn about the different types of houses from around the world including an igloo
About this book
Houses from around the World is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Learn about the different types of houses from around the world including an igloo, geodesic dome, pueblo, tree houses and many more. 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 | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 18 pages, 1845 words, 14 minutes |
| Categories | Travel |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Match the Following activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Match the Following 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 Houses from around the World with your child
This book helps children learn about Travel. 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 was the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Houses from around the World?
Inside the book
In Houses from around the World, readers find Travel. Learn about the different types of houses from around the world including an igloo, geodesic dome, pueblo, tree houses and many more. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Travel 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: “A house is a building that provides shelter usually for humans, but also sometimes for animals as well.”
Words to learn in this book
- anchor: To firmly secure in position.
- hewn: To shape wood by cutting or chopping it.
- indigenous: Native, or originating in a particular region.
- insulator: To protect something by adding material that prevents loss of heat.
- maintenance: The process of keeping something in good condition.
- mature: Fully grown.
- nomadic: People who do not have a permanent home, and move from place to place, usually to find fresh grass for their animals.
- pioneers: Someone who is the first to explore or settle in a new area.
- rafters: A beam that is part of the framework of a roof.
- anchor: Not moving.
- stationary: Not moving.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 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, Match the Following activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
18 pages, 1845 words, 14 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Match the Following activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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