Light
A great book that helps children understand how light works, along with the long term effects
About this book
Light is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. A great book that helps children understand how light works, along with the long term effects. Also, goes further in depth on colors! 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, 1020 words, 9 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 Light with your child
Light opens up Physics for Kids 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
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Light?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In Light, readers find Physics for Kids. A great book that helps children understand how light works, along with the long term effects. 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: “Want to Try an Experiment...”
Words to learn in this book
- atmosphere: The area of oxygen and other gases that surrounds the earth or other planets.
- "electromagnetic radiation,": A kind of radiation where waves of energy and light move around us.
- energy: The ability to do work.
- filament: A wire that connects two leads in a light bulb.
- leads: A wire that moves electricity from the base of a light bulb to the filament.
- 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.
- opaque: Something that can't be seen through.
- photons: A particle of energy.
- physics: The branch of science that studies matter and energy.
- reflection: When light, heat, or sound are thrown back from a surface or body.
- Refraction: When a wave bends as it passes through something like glass or water.
- translucent: Something that allows some but not all light to pass through it.
- transparent: Something that allows light to pass through it.
- tungsten: A kind of metal used in light bulb filaments.
- waves: Something that transfers energy from one place to another.
- wavelength: The distance between two sound waves or two electromagnetic waves.
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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, Guess What? activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
12 pages, 1020 words, 9 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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