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Explorers & Navigators: Discover the World with Ten Legendary Figures!

Embark on an exciting journey through history with the Explorers & Navigators Workbook! This engaging resource brings to life the fascinating stories of 10 legendary explorers who helped shape the world as we know it. Perfect for middle school students, this print-and-go workbook is designed to support the Science of Reading and decoding skills, while immersing students in thrilling, real-world exploration adventures.

Explorers Covered:

• Christopher Columbus
• Marco Polo
• Ferdinand Magellan
• Hernan Cortes
• Leif Erikson
• Roald Amundsen
• Zheng He
• Ernest Shackleton
• Sir Francis Drake
• Jacques Cartier

Exciting Activities Include:

• Comprehension Questions: Test and reinforce understanding with thought-provoking questions on key events and figures.
• Vocabulary Building: Help students learn essential words related to exploration and navigation through fun decoding and word study activities.
• Fluency Practice: Boost reading fluency with interactive reading passages that encourage repetition and expression.
• Writing Extensions: Get students thinking critically about history while developing their writing skills with creative prompts.
• Maps & Geography: Engage with maps and activities that help connect explorer’s journeys to global geography.
• Word Study: Break down challenging words into syllables to practice phonics and decoding, improving reading and pronunciation skills.

Why It’s Great for Students:
Supports the Science of Reading: This workbook is rooted in research-based methods for helping students master decoding, fluency, and comprehension.
Builds Literacy Skills: Students improve their reading ability while learning about historical figures, events, and geographical concepts.
Fun & Engaging: The captivating stories of world-famous explorers will ignite curiosity and spark a passion for history and adventure.
Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom learning, homeschooling, or independent study - these activities are great for reinforcing literacy and historical knowledge.
Interactive & Hands-On: Students won’t just read - they’ll decode, discuss, write, and explore the rich stories of the world’s greatest explorers in a dynamic way!