Amerigo Vespucci
Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all times-Amerigo Vespucci
About this book
Amerigo Vespucci is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all times-Amerigo Vespucci, who he was, his childhood, his explorations, his contributions, and how the world remembers him today.
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, 1375 words, 12 minutes |
| Categories | Famous Explorers, History |
| 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: 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 Amerigo Vespucci with your child
Amerigo Vespucci opens up Famous Explorers 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
- What new word did you learn from this book?
- Would you like to read more books about Famous Explorers?
- What questions do you still have about Famous Explorers?
Inside the book
In Amerigo Vespucci, readers find Famous Explorers. Learn about one of the most famous explorers of all times-Amerigo Vespucci, who he was, his childhood, his explorations, his contributions, and how the world remembers him today. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Famous Explorers 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: “The Medici Family of Florence”
Words to learn in this book
- ambassador: An official that represents one country and is sent to represent that country in a foreign country.
- astronomer: Someone who studies objects in the sky, like planets and stars.
- cartographer: Someone who draws maps.
- circumference: The distance around something like the earth.
- constellations: A group of stars that form a pattern.
- continent: A large land mass, one of seven found on earth.
- equator: The imaginary line drawn across 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.
- expedition: A journey made by a group of people for a reason like exploration or scientific research.
- Historians: An expert in the study of history.
- indigenous: Native, or originating in a particular region.
- mission: An important assignment for commercial, political, or religious reasons and usually involving travel.
- navigator: Someone who directs the route of a ship or aircraft by using maps and instruments.
- "New World": The continents of North and South America as described by early European explorers.
- notary: Someone authorized to perform legal deeds such as certifying contracts and other documents.
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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, What is This? activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
15 pages, 1375 words, 12 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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