How they work? - Planes
This book discusses the different modes of transportation in the air like airplanes
About this book
How they work? - Planes is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. This book discusses the different modes of transportation in the air like airplanes, helicopters, and hot air balloons. It takes a look at how these work.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Lydia Light |
| Ages | 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 10 pages, 790 words, 7 minutes |
| Categories | Science, Vocabulary |
| 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 How they work? - Planes with your child
This book helps children learn about Science. 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
- What would you ask the author about How they work? - Planes?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of How they work? - Planes?
Inside the book
In How they work? - Planes, readers find Science. This book discusses the different modes of transportation in the air like airplanes, helicopters, and hot air balloons. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Science 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: “Hi everyone, my name is Derek and I’m a pilot!”
Words to learn in this book
- aircraft: A vessel that flies in the air. It transports people or goods.
- gravity: Gravity is a natural phenomenon that pulls things or people down to the ground.
- propels: To push or drive forward.
- hover: Hovering is when an object can float in the air by itself.
- remote: Far away from other people or places.
- density: The density of a material is its mass per unit volume. For example, 2 objects can be the same size but can be different weight.
- turbulence: Turbulence happens when a plane shakes a little bit because of the air pockets around it.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 4 and Level 4 (Advanced 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?
10 pages, 790 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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