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Why do people continue to explore the unknown?

Grade 6, Informational Text

In this pack, students read historical fiction passages about ancient and modern expeditions. Students must read closely to understand the passages and to make inferences in order to answer the Key Question.

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Zheng He's Treasure Fleet and the Pirate King

Lexile: 960L
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Journey to the South Pole

Lexile: 940L
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She's On Top of the World

Lexile: 980L
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Deep-Sea Exploration

Lexile: 1050L
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Connecting Passage

Mission to the Moon

Lexile: 970L
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