Desert
This book talks about our planet Earth's desert ecosystem
About this book
Desert is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. This book talks about our planet Earth's desert ecosystem, the terminology and description of the various elements that form this ecosystem, and other fun interesting facts related to major deserts around the world.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Edward Alan Kurtz |
| Ages | 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 15 pages, 1535 words, 14 minutes |
| Categories | Ecosystems, Science |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Find the Right Image activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Find the Right Image 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 Desert with your child
This book helps children learn about Ecosystems. 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 Desert?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of Desert?
Inside the book
In Desert, readers find Ecosystems. This book talks about our planet Earth's desert ecosystem, the terminology and description of the various elements that form this ecosystem, and other fun interesting facts related to major deserts around the world. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Ecosystems 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: “The world is made up of a large variety of different climates, landscapes, and terrains.”
Words to learn in this book
- biomes: An ecosystem.
- equator: The imaginary line drawn around the earth, with an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole, and dividing the earth into two hemispheres, the Northern and the Southern Hemisphere.
- flora: The plants of a particular area.
- fauna: The animals of a particular area.
- aquatic: Relating to water.
- terrestrial: Relating to the earth, or land.
- semi-deserts: Not a true desert, but an extremely dry area with not many plants and animals.
- precipitation: Rain, sleet, or snow that falls to the ground.
- Aborigines: The original people of the continent of Australia.
- Captain Cook: Famous English explorer who sailed around the Pacific Ocean and drew maps of many new places, like Australia, New Zealand, and the Hawaiian Islands.
- petrified: Wood that has, over the years, turned to a stone-like material.
- succulents: A plant that has thick fleshy leaves and stems that store water.
- oasis: A fertile place in the desert where there is water.
- nocturnal:: Active during the night.
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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, Find the Right Image activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
15 pages, 1535 words, 14 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Find the Right Image activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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