Mercury
A book in our series on the Solar System teaching about planet Mercury
About this book
Mercury is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 9. A book in our series on the Solar System teaching about planet Mercury, how it was formed, its characteristics, its history and culture and some interesting facts about this planet.
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, 1180 words, 9 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 Mercury with your child
This book helps children learn about Space and Astronomy. 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
- Would you like to read more books about Space and Astronomy?
- What questions do you still have about Space and Astronomy?
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
Inside the book
In Mercury, readers find Space and Astronomy. A book in our series on the Solar System teaching about planet Mercury, how it was formed, its characteristics, its history and culture and some interesting facts about this planet. 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: “Is There Water on Mercury?”
Words to learn in this book
- atmosphere: The area of oxygen and other gases that surrounds the Earth or other planets.
- axis: An imaginary line around which something rotates.
- celestial: Having to do with things that are seen in the sky.
- circumference: The distance around something like the Earth or other planets.
- core: The center part of the Earth and other planets.
- densest: Something that is closely packed together.
- gravity: The force that attracts a body towards the center of the Earth, or another planet, or the Sun.
- helium: One of two gases, along with hydrogen, that makes up the sun.
- hydrogen: One of two gases, along with helium, that makes up the sun.
- magnetic: When objects are pulled together or pushed apart because of the motion of electrical charges in each object.
- molten: When solids become liquids because of heat.
- orbit: The path of an object that circles a star or planet.
- silica: A hard colorless substance found in some kinds of rocks.
- solar: Having to do with the Sun.
- telescopes: An instrument used to look at objects far away.
- temperature: The degree of heat in a person's body or an object.
- terrestrial: Relating to the earth, or to land.
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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, 1180 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.
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