Big Ben and Westminster Palace
Informational (nonfiction) 1,676 words, Level Z1 (Grade 5+), Lexile 1060L
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Home to British royalty for hundreds of years, and now home to the British government, Westminster Palace has quite a history. Big Ben, the bell that chimes from the Elizabeth Tower every fifteen minutes, is part of one of the of the most recognizable sights in the world. Students will enjoy learning about Westminster's incredible history.
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