Mardi Gras
A children's book that helps kids learn about Mardi Gras
About this book
Mardi Gras is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. A children's book that helps kids learn about Mardi Gras. 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 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 10 pages, 995 words, 8 minutes |
| Categories | Holidays and Festivals |
| 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 Mardi Gras with your child
Stories like Mardi Gras work best when they are shared. Read it aloud, let your child follow the words, and stop to talk about the characters and what they do. The Holidays and Festivals setting gives you plenty to discuss. Ask your child what they would do in the same situation. It is a simple way to turn reading time into conversation time, and to help your child think about the story.
Talk about it together
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Mardi Gras?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In Mardi Gras, readers find Holidays and Festivals. A children's book that helps kids learn about Mardi Gras. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Holidays and Festivals 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: “Where Did Mardi Gras Start?”
Words to learn in this book
- continent: A large land mass, one of seven found on Earth.
- floats: A platform on a truck that carries a display in a parade.
- herring: A kind of fish.
- "samba": A Brazilian dance.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 9 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?
10 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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