The Golden Gate Bridge
Patriot the Bald Eagle is your tour guide to some of the amazing national landmarks in the United States
About this book
The Golden Gate Bridge is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Patriot the Bald Eagle is your tour guide to some of the amazing national landmarks in the United States. He is ready to answer questions about The Golden Gate Bridge, who built it, and what it symbolizes to the American people and the world.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Rachel Horon |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 9 to 11 years |
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 9 pages, 730 words, 7 minutes |
| Categories | Landmarks of US, Travel |
| 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 The Golden Gate Bridge with your child
The Golden Gate Bridge opens up Landmarks of US 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 The Golden Gate Bridge?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In The Golden Gate Bridge, readers find Landmarks of US. Patriot the Bald Eagle is your tour guide to some of the amazing national landmarks in the United States. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Landmarks of US 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: “Why Was the Golden Gate...”
Words to learn in this book
- bay: A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
- cables: A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber, often used for construction
- corrosion: The process of damaging or destroying metal such as rust
- populous: Having a large population
- rivets: Short metal pins or bolts for holding together two plates of metal
- vault: A large room used for storage
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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, Guess What? activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
9 pages, 730 words, 7 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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