Inertia
Helps young children understand how inertia was discovered, and where it takes place around us
About this book
Inertia is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Helps young children understand how inertia was discovered, and where it takes place around us. A real human voice reads the story while the words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 9 to 11 years |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 12 pages, 995 words, 8 minutes |
| Categories | Physics for Kids, Science |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Guess What? activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Guess What? 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 Inertia with your child
This book helps children learn about Physics for Kids. 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 Physics for Kids?
Inside the book
In Inertia, readers find Physics for Kids. Helps young children understand how inertia was discovered, and where it takes place around us. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Physics for Kids 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: “Newton's First Law of Motion”
Words to learn in this book
- force: Something that changes the motion of an object or produces motion.
- gravity: The force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth, or another planet, or the sun.
- inertia: When an object is moving it will continue to move, and when an object is at rest it will stay at rest.
- mass: The amount of matter that is contained in a thing or substance.
- matter: Something made up of atoms and molecules and that takes up space and has mass.
- meteor: An object from outer space that lights up when it enters earth's atmosphere.
- momentum: The amount of motion measured as a product of mass and speed.
- motion: The action of moving or being moved.
- physicist: An expert in or student of physics.
- physics: The branch of science that studies matter and energy.
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, Guess What? activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
12 pages, 995 words, 8 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Guess What? activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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