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They Changed the World

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Book meta-data
  • Reading Box: Silver (Levels 23-24)
  • Year: Three
  • Fiction/Nonfiction: Non-fiction
  • Theme/Topic: Careers, History, Invention, Physical science
  • Genre: Biography/Autobiography, Report
  • Strategy/Skills: Summarising, Monitoring for meaning, Determining main ideas
  • Page Count: 32
  • Reading Level: 23
  • Item Code: 200245
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  • Curriculum Codes: ACELA1484, ACELA1827, ACELY1678, ACELY1679, ACELY1680
Reader Description

Some scientists invent machines or tools. Others study the way things work. Here are the stories of four scientists whose work has changed the way we live.

After you have completed the Reader

These four scientists have done things to help change the world. Choose one scientist. Write a short letter to him or her. Explain why you think the work the scientist did is important. Read your letter to your family.

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