Pilot
Who are pilots and what do they do on their job everyday?
About this book
Pilot is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. Who are pilots and what do they do on their job everyday? Learn about all the things that pilots do, have to know, training they need to take, and tools and equipment they need to use to be able to do their job well.
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 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 11 pages, 745 words, 7 minutes |
| Categories | Special Education, Professions |
| 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 Pilot with your child
This book helps children learn about Professions. 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
- Which part did you like best, and why?
- What new word did you learn from this book?
- Would you like to read more books about Professions?
Inside the book
In Pilot, readers find Professions. Who are pilots and what do they do on their job everyday? The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Professions 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 Does a Pilot Do?”
Words to learn in this book
- cockpit: The area at the front of an airplane where the pilot and co-pilot sit.
- commercial airline: An airline that makes money by flying people from one place to another.
- controls: Switches and other things that are used to run a machine.
- co-pilot: The second pilot in an airplane.
- instructor: A teacher.
- license: A permit to do something like drive a car or fly an airplane.
- private: Something owned by one person or a small group of people.
- “prop planes.”: A small plane with one or more propellers.
- propeller: A blade that spins to power an airplane or a boat.
- switches: Something used to turn machines and engines on and off.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 2 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?
11 pages, 745 words, 7 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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