About this book
Galaxies is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 9. Learn all about galaxies, what they are, the different types of galaxies, some of the most famous galaxies, galaxies in history and culture, and many interesting facts about galaxies.
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 |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 13 pages, 1205 words, 11 minutes |
| Categories | Space and Astronomy, Science |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity |
| Language | English |
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 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 Galaxies with your child
Galaxies opens up Space and Astronomy 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 did you learn about Space and Astronomy?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
Inside the book
In Galaxies, readers find Space and Astronomy. Learn all about galaxies, what they are, the different types of galaxies, some of the most famous galaxies, galaxies in history and culture, and many interesting facts about galaxies. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Space and Astronomy 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: “What Is a Dwarf Galaxy?”
Words to learn in this book
- binoculars: An instrument with a lens for each eye to look at things in the distance.
- cluster: A group of objects found close together.
- elliptical: An oval shape.
- galaxy: A system of millions of stars held together by gravity.
- gravity: The force that attracts a body towards the center of the Earth, or another planet, or the Sun.
- mythology: A set of stories explaining natural events.
- orbits: The path of an object that circles a star or planet.
- solar: Having to do with the Sun.
- Sombrero: A broad hat made of straw or felt and often worn in Mexico.
- spiral: Something that starts at a central point and winds in a curve that gets wider and wider.
- stars: A large celestial ball of light and energy made of gases.
- starburst: A time when there are many new stars forming in a galaxy.
- supercluster: A group of galaxy clusters.
- telescope: An instrument used to look at objects far away.
- whirlpool: Water that rotates quickly.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 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, Fill in the Blanks activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
13 pages, 1205 words, 11 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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