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Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: In the past, it was popular for rich people in England to have servants, or people to help manage their homes. The most important servant was the butler. Today, there are fewer butlers, but the job is still important. What skills make a good butler? Where does one learn them?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In some areas of Cambodia, there are few people around. Because of this, people go there to catch and kill animals illegally for food or to sell. If these animals don't get help, there will soon be none left. Who will save the animals before it's too late?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Every year, a group of people in Delaware have a pumpkin throwing contest. They use machines to throw pumpkins very far. The winner is the team that throws a pumpkin father than anyone else! How do they throw the pumpkins? Who's going to win?
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: A 'volcano' is a mountain with a large hole at the top. 'Active' volcanoes can be dangerous because they can erupt, or produce very hot, melted rock. In Sicily, there are several towns near a large volcano. Why do people live in such a dangerous place? Is it safe?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: There have been souks, or markets, in Middle Eastern and Arab cities for hundreds of years. People can buy food, clothes, shoes, and much more in them. But, there are no prices on the items. How are prices decided? What's the best way to get a good price?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It's in a hot, tropical area, but it's so high it's always been covered in ice and snow. Now, this ice and snow is disappearing. Why is this happening? How is it affecting the area around the mountain?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In windy places, some people catch the wind's power with special equipment and use it to make energy. The schools in one area are using wind power to save energy and money. How is this energy made? Where is it all used?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In an Okavango wetlands area, a young serval cat is going out for his first night hunt. These cats catch small animals for food. However, they must be very careful. There are many larger animals that want to hunt them! Will the young serval be safe and successful?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Yoro is a young Fulani Boy. The 'Fulani' are a group of people who live in Africa. To become men, young Fulani boys must make a long and difficult journey. The journey is a test. It's now Yoro's turn. What challenges will Yoro meet? Will he succeed?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: People everywhere need water for drinking, washing and other activities. In India there is not always enough water for everybody. Now, a group of villages is trying a different method to get water. Will they get the water they need? Can one village make a difference?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: 'Dog sledding' is a popular sport in parts of the United States and Canada. It's a challenge for most competitors. However, one racer named Racheal Scdoris faces some special challenges. What challenges does Rachael face? How does she overcome them?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: In the past, it was popular for rich people in England to have servants, or people to help manage their homes. The most important servant was the butler. Today, there are fewer butlers, but the job is still important. What skills make a good butler? Where does one learn them?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: There is a silk factory in Florence, Italy, where workers use ancient machines to create beautiful silk cloth. Other factories have modernized and use newer machines but the workers here continue to weave silk from machines that are centuries old. How is this silk made? What makes it special?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Archaeologists study old cities and buildings to learn about cultures and people. An archaeologist in Guatemala has searched for one city for twenty years. He thinks the buildings there may tell him about one of the great cultures of the world: the Maya. Will he find the lost temples of the Maya?
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: This full colour graphic novel presents The Scottish Play in as few words as possible whilst keeping the essence of the story. Macbeth is probably the most dramatic of Shakespeare's tragedies and this version will give you a brand new and totally fulfilling view of the sheer genius of Shakespeare's story telling.
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: A team of people is traveling through Africa. The team wants to photograph and document the wildlife of this beautiful part of the world. They want to do it before this beauty disappears, or goes away, forever. Will they complete their project? Can they do it safely?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: This is a rich selection of engaging non-fiction, grouped into five themes: Incredible Animals, Fascinating Places, Remarkable People, Exciting Activities, Amazing Science. It contains one hundred individual readers, graded into eight levels — from Pre-Intermediate to Advanced — and ranging from 800 to 3,000 headwords. It contains: carefully-controlled grammar syllabus that covers the most…
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Many towns have special events. However, one town in England, has a pretty unusual one. At the start, someone pushes a piece of cheese down a hill. Then, the people run after the cheese. And after that? Well, things get pretty funny! What happens?
Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: The Footprint Reading Library series ensures that students not only become good readers, but become better at reading non-fiction and information materials. Through photographs and organisational aids C such as diagrams, graphs, tables, maps and charts the reader learns how to read non-fiction books. Student activities are integrated into each reader, guiding learners through the text and helping…