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How do we move?

by Carol Ballard

Raintree Steck-Vaughn 1998

Great fit for 4th grade

Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14

4th grade English
32
Pages
0.5
AR Points
11m
Read time
AR Quiz Available

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Genre

Nonfiction

Themes

  • human body
  • anatomy and physiology
  • health and fitness
  • cause and effect
  • scientific inquiry
  • body systems
  • observation and experimentation

About this book

This clear, photo-rich nonfiction book explains how our bodies move using bones, muscles, joints, and the signals sent by the brain and nerves. Short chapters and diagrams break down complex ideas into manageable pieces for elementary and middle-grade readers. Kids enjoy the real-life examples, labeled illustrations, and simple experiments that show how movement works. It’s a helpful pick for science units on the human body or for curious readers who like to see how things work.

Setting: informational science text about the human body and movement

Frequently Asked Questions

Is How do we move? right for my child?

Yes — How do we move? is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.7, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include human body, anatomy and physiology, health and fitness.

How long does it take to read How do we move??

At a typical 4th grade reading pace, How do we move? takes around 11m to finish. The book has 1,600 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does How do we move? have an AR quiz?

Yes — How do we move? has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.

What grade level is How do we move??

How do we move? has an AR reading level of 4.7, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.