Venus
A book in our series on the Solar System teaching about planet Venus
About this book
Venus is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 9. A book in our series on the Solar System teaching about planet Venus, 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, 1155 words, 10 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 Venus with your child
Venus 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
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of Venus?
- What did you learn about Space and Astronomy?
Inside the book
In Venus, readers find Space and Astronomy. A book in our series on the Solar System teaching about planet Venus, 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: “Venus in History and Culture”
Words to learn in this book
- solar: Having to do with the Sun.
- terrestrial: Relating to the Earth, or to land.
- hydrogen: One of two gases, along with helium, that makes up the sun.
- helium: One of two gases, along with hydrogen, that makes up the sun.
- gravity: The force that attracts a body towards the center of the Earth, or another planet, or the Sun.
- celestial: Having to do with things that are seen in the sky.
- gravity: The force that attracts a body towards the center of the Earth, or another planet, or the Sun.
- orbit: One of two gases, along with hydrogen, that makes up the sun.
- evaporated:: A liquid turning into a vapor, or gas.
- atmosphere: The area of oxygen and other gases that surrounds the Earth or other planets.
- core: The center part of the Earth and other planets.
- mantle: The middle area of the Earth or other planet between the central core and the outer crust.
- crust: The outer layer of the Earth and some other planets.
- carbon dioxide: A gas that occurs naturally in the air and is used by plants for the process of photosynthesis.
- "Greenhouse Effect.": The trapping of the Sun's heat in the lower part of a planet's atmosphere.
- toxic:: Poisonous.
- circumference: Relating to the earth, or to land.
- axis: An imaginary line around which something rotates.
- igneous: A rock made from liquid lava that hardens.
- asteroid: A small celestial body made of rock that orbits the Sun.
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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, 1155 words, 10 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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