About this book
The Pygmy People is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn all about the Pygmy People, where they live, their history, culture, customs and rituals, and other interesting facts. A natural human voice tells the story, with pictures to follow along.
Book details
| Book type | Audio Book – Narrated in a natural human voice, without word highlighting. For children who already know how to read and do not need to track each word. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 15 pages, 1455 words, 13 minutes |
| Categories | Indigenous People |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Listen with a natural human voice, no 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 The Pygmy People with your child
This book helps children learn about Indigenous People. 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
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
- Which part did you like best, and why?
Inside the book
In The Pygmy People, readers find Indigenous People. Learn all about the Pygmy People, where they live, their history, culture, customs and rituals, and other interesting facts. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Indigenous People 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: “Who are indigenous peoples, and what does indigenous mean?”
Words to learn in this book
- hunter-gatherers: Someone who hunts, fishes, and gathers wild food.
- crossbows: A bow with a wooden support, or cross.
- tubers: The thick underground part of a plant, like a potato.
- 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.
- fertility: Soil or land that is able to produce many crops.
- agricultural: Farming.
- nomadic: People who do not have a permanent home, and move from place to place, usually to find fresh grass for their animals.
- myths: A set of traditional stories explaining natural events.
- explorer: Someone who travels to unknown places.
- slave: Owning people and forcing them to work.
- edible: Fit or able to be eaten.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 4 and Level 4 (Advanced Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is an audio book, so a natural human voice tells the story. There is no word highlighting.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, What is This? activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
15 pages, 1455 words, 13 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the What is This? activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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