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Why do we still study people who lived a long time ago?

Grade 4, Informational Text

In this pack, students read nonfiction passages about how people lived in ancient civilizations. Students must read closely to understand the passage and to locate evidence to support their answer to the Key Question.

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Lexile: 780L

How Were the Pyramids of Giza Built?

Lexile: 800L

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Lexile: 860L

How Were the Easter Island Statues Moved?

Lexile: 910L

Connecting Passage

What Is the Lost City of Machu Picchu?

Lexile: 820L

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