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The Science of History History meets science in these books about famous events. Science helped the Pilgrim ship the Mayflower cross the Atlantic Ocean. Science kept the secrets of King Tut’s tomb. It guided explorers in Antarctica and settlers traveling the Oregon Trail. These books aim to help readers think like scientists and discover new facts about history. Science on the Oregon Trail You may have heard of the Oregon Trail. In the 1840s, thousands of people traveled on the trail, hoping for a better life. Did you know that science played a big role in their travels? Learn how covered wagons were engineered. Find out how food was preserved and how settlers treated injuries and diseases along the way. Discover the science behind the pioneers’ epic journey to begin a new life in the West. Lexile: 800 Science on the Mayflower You may have heard of the Mayflower and how the ship carried the Pilgrims across the sea. But did you know that science played a big role in their voyage? Learn how science helped the Pilgrims make the journey across the ocean and build a new home for themselves in the New World. Lexile: 800 Science I King Tut’s Tomb One of the most famous pharaohs of ancient Egypt was King Tut. Did you know that science played a big role in ancient Egypt? Find out how the ancient pyramids were engineered and how King Tut’s tomb was different. Learn the science behind preserving dead bodies as mummies. Then discover how modern technology helps us learn more about King Tut’s life and death. Lexile: 810 Science on Shackleton’s Expedition Have you heard of Sir Ernest Shackleton? In 1914, he sailed to Antarctica in an attempt to cross the ice-covered continent. Did you know that science played a big role in this dangerous voyage? Find out how weather doomed Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance. Learn how the crew used their few resources to survive on the ice. Discover the science behind how these adventurous men achieved one of history’s most epic journeys. Lexile: 810	New!
	Reading Level Interest Level 4th/5th Grade Readability 4–6
	Subject/Genre: History_Social Studies Ratings: Lexile: 800-810, ATOS: 4.3-5.4, GRL: W Recommended Ages: 8–10 Pages: 48 pp., 7 x 9, softcover