How they work? Motor Vehicles
This book discusses motor vehicles from cars to trucks and buses
About this book
How they work? Motor Vehicles is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. This book discusses motor vehicles from cars to trucks and buses. It also examines how the main parts of a car, like the engine, 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, 800 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? Motor Vehicles with your child
How they work? Motor Vehicles opens up Science 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 How they work? Motor Vehicles?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In How they work? Motor Vehicles, readers find Science. This book discusses motor vehicles from cars to trucks and buses. 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: “My name is Hank and I’m a mechanic.”
Words to learn in this book
- motor vehicles: Vehicles like cars, trucks, and buses that operate with an engine.
- “4 stroke” engine: A basic engine that follows 4 steps: intake, compression, power, and exhaust.
- piston: The piston is part of a car’s engine; it inhales a cylinder full of air and gasoline.
- valve: The valve is part of a car’s engine; it is like a door that opens to get air inside the engine.
- spark plug: The spark plug is part of a car’s engine; it gets fired up and ignites the gasoline.
- exhaust gases: Exhaust gases are produced and blown out of a car when the gasoline burns.
- tailpipe: These exhaust gases are sent out of the car’s tailpipe. The tailpipe looks like a cylinder and is located at the back of the car, on the bottom of its body.
- transmission: The transmission is connected to the car’s engine. It passes all the energy from the engine to the wheels and helps them turn.
- gears: Cars usually have 4-5 gears and they are mechanical devices that control the car’s speed and engine. The higher the speed, the higher the gear. When the gear is higher, the engine works less.
- rusting: Rust is a chemical reaction between iron, oxygen, and water. The metal on a car will eventually rust and turn red if it is not protected. It is caused by outdoor elements like water and snow.
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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, 800 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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