Straits of the World
Teach your children about straits of the world
About this book
Straits of the World is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Teach your children about straits of the world, what they are, how are they formed, and some of the famous straits 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, 1480 words, 12 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 Straits 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 was the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Straits of the World?
Inside the book
In Straits of the World, readers find Amazing Earth. Teach your children about straits of the world, what they are, how are they formed, and some of the famous straits 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.
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Words to learn in this book
- archipelago: A group of islands.
- continent: A large land mass, one of seven found on Earth.
- crust: The outer layer of the Earth and some other planets.
- eroded: The gradual wearing away of land.
- explorer: Someone who travels to unknown places.
- isthmus: A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land.
- mythology: A set of traditional stories explaining natural events.
- navigable: A body of water on which boats and ships can travel.
- navigator: Someone who directs the route of a ship or aircraft by using maps and instruments.
- Peninsula: An area of land that is almost completely surrounded by water.
- strait: A narrow passage of water between two large areas of water.
- Sultan: A Muslim ruler.
- tectonic plates: The large pieces of the Earth's crust that move.
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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, 1480 words, 12 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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