Burj Khalifa cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.3
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 310
Points per Word 0.001613
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book introduces young readers to the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, which towers over Dubai at 2,722 feet. The text explores how the megatall skyscraper was constructed and the materials used in its design. Readers also learn about the building's purpose and the various functions it serves.

Quick Summary

The Burj Khalifa stands as the tallest building on the planet, and this book lets young readers climb its pages to discover how something so massive was actually constructed. Kids will devour the behind-the-scenes details about the super-strong concrete, the incredible crane that reached the clouds, and the surprise about what happens inside this sky-high super building. If your little architect loves poring over Guinness World Records or dreaming about engineering marvels, this front runner will become their new favorite read. Perfect for emerging readers ages 5-7 in kindergarten through second grade who are obsessed with record-breaking structures.