{"title":"Early Exploration Reading Comprehension Passages","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore early exploration reading comprehension passages with questions designed for K–2 learners. These no-prep, print-and-go resources help students build reading skills while learning about explorers, journeys, maps, ships, and early connections to American history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"new-world-explorers-reading-comprehension-passages-questions","title":"New World Explorers Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eLooking for a no-prep \u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"480\"\u003eNew World explorers\u003c\/strong\u003e reading activity to build early literacy skills while keeping learners engaged? 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