Coastal Plains of the World
Teach your children about coastal plains of the world
About this book
Coastal Plains of the World is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Teach your children about coastal plains of the world, what they are, how are they formed, and some of the famous coastal plains around the world.
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, 1560 words, 13 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 Coastal Plains 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
- Would you like to read more books about Amazing Earth?
- What questions do you still have about Amazing Earth?
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
Inside the book
In Coastal Plains of the World, readers find Amazing Earth. Teach your children about coastal plains of the world, what they are, how are they formed, and some of the famous coastal plains 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.
From the book: “What Is a Coastal Plain?”
Words to learn in this book
- aquatic: Relating to water, salt water or fresh water.
- continental: A large land mass, one of seven found on Earth.
- equator: The imaginary line drawn around the Earth, with an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole, and dividing the Earth into two hemispheres, the Northern and the Southern Hemispheres.
- Fish farming: The raising of fish and shellfish on special farms.
- fossil: The remains or print of a prehistoric plant or animal seen and found in rock.
- Mangrove: A tree or shrub that grows in tropical coastal swamps.
- marine: Having to do with the sea or ocean.
- migratory: To move from one region to another because of the seasons.
- nutrients: Something that provides nourishment.
- Peninsula: An area of land that is almost completely surrounded by water.
- permafrost:: A layer of soil that is always frozen in very cold regions of the world.
- polluted: Something in the environment that is harmful and not safe.
- tundra: A cold flat area with few plants and no trees.
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, 1560 words, 13 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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