Nyaminyami The Spirit of the River God
This is a famous folk legend about the river God, Nyaminyami, and how he helps tame the river Zambezi
About this book
Nyaminyami The Spirit of the River God is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. This is a famous folk legend about the river God, Nyaminyami, and how he helps tame the river Zambezi. 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 | Naya Mondo |
| Ages | 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 7 pages, 865 words, 7 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Yes or No activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Yes or No 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 Nyaminyami The Spirit of the River God with your child
Nyaminyami The Spirit of the River God is a story about the story. Reading it together gives your child a chance to enjoy the story and talk about what happens. Pause at the interesting parts and ask what your child thinks will happen next. The story is a good way to build vocabulary and a love of reading, one page at a time, and it gives you something to talk about long after the last page.
Talk about it together
- Would you like to read more books about the story?
- What questions do you still have about the story?
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
Inside the book
In Nyaminyami The Spirit of the River God, readers find the story. This is a famous folk legend about the river God, Nyaminyami, and how he helps tame the river Zambezi. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for the story 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: “And thus each morning at sunrise, the Tonga did as God ordered.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 4 and Level 3 (Intermediate 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, Yes or No activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
7 pages, 865 words, 7 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Yes or No activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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