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Prepare to Read

GENRE STUDY Informational texts give facts and examples
about a topic.
• Authors of informational texts may present their ideas in

sequential, or chronological, order to help readers understand
what happened and when.

• Content-area words that are specific to the topic may be used.
• Informational texts include visuals, such as charts, diagrams,
graphs, timelines, and maps.

SET A PURPOSE Think about the title and genre of this text.
What do you know about exploration of Earth’s oceans and

atmosphere? What do you want to learn? Write your ideas below.

CRITICAL
VOCABULARY

vast

mariners

cosmic

ascend
Meet the Author and Illustrator: principle
Stewart Ross and Stephen Biesty
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