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Early Explorers

Age Range: 9-18
Grade: 4-5
Lexile: 600L
Guided Reading Level: T
Interest Level: 4-12
Reading Level: 5.3

ISBN: 9781493830732
Language: English
Dewey: 975.501092
Pages: 32

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Excite students as they learn about the Early Explorers during the Age of Discovery. This informational text takes a look at some of these ambitious world travelers that have helped map the modern world - from the Vikings, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, to Amerigo Vespucci. Primary source materials offer a glimpse into the past as students immerse themselves with authentic maps, artifacts, and images from that era.

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Includes text features such as captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary
Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework and other state standards, this text readies students for college and career readiness

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