
KNOVA is a FREE Reading app with thousands of reading passages on history, science, language and famous people - perfect for students, lifelong learners, and the curious at heart.




















Our passage viewer is packed with features that make reading accessible and engaging for all students
Beautifully formatted passages with images and visual anchors

Listen to passages like an audiobook - perfect for auditory learners

Full Spanish translations for bilingual and ESL students

Standard and Simplified versions for every reading level

Highlight text and add notes for deeper comprehension

Built by educators, trusted by parents, loved by learners
A trusted space for learning with no inappropriate content. Choose free with ads or subscribe for a distraction-free experience.
Content created by educators and aligned with Common Core ELA, state History standards, and NGSS Science standards.
Thousands of expertly written passages with authentic historical images, custom diagrams, and engaging visuals.
Differentiated reading levels, audio narration, Spanish translations, and progress tracking to meet every learner where they are.
Our content library expands regularly with new passages, topics, and activities to keep learning fresh and engaging.
Periodic deep dives into fascinating topics with timelines, interactive maps, and comprehensive explorations.
Every passage comes with engaging activities that help students master the content

Multiple choice questions that check understanding and reinforce key concepts from each passage
Build vocabulary with interactive flashcard activities featuring key terms from each passage
Match words to their definitions in a fun, interactive activity that reinforces vocabulary learning
Practice writing skills with guided prompts connected to reading passages
Track completion and scores across all activities to monitor learning progress
Stay motivated with achievement badges and daily reading streaks that celebrate learning milestones


Standards-aligned content for grades 3-8 covering Common Core ELA, History Standards, and NGSS

Custom science diagrams, authentic historical images from the Library of Congress and museum archives, and visual anchors integrated throughout every passage.

KNOVA app has engaging word games featuring content from all subject areas to help build vocabulary and reinforce learning

Solve crossword puzzles using vocabulary from US History, World History, Ancient History, and Science passages

Find hidden vocabulary words in engaging word search puzzles that reinforce key terms from all subject areas

Unscramble jumbled words to build spelling skills and reinforce vocabulary from reading passages
Engaging content that makes learning history and science exciting. Track your progress and earn achievements!
Educational screen time you can feel good about. Standards-aligned content with free or ad-free options.
Perfect supplemental resource for classroom learning. Aligned with Common Core and NGSS standards.
History buffs, science enthusiasts, and curious minds - accessible content that makes learning enjoyable at any age.
Everything you need to know about Knova
Download Knova now and turn screen time into learning time. Available on iOS and Android.
Knova is proudly developed by the team behind Workybooks
At Knova, our mission is to to ignite big questions, spark bright ideas, and empower every child to explore what excites them most.
Kids have an incredible drive to investigate—whether it's rockets, reptiles, robots, or art. Their interests are the pathways to deeper understanding. But navigating the online world can be overwhelming and unsafe for young learners. Knova gives kids a trusted space to explore freely, confidently, and joyfully.
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