This is a brand new addition to Usborne Young Reading Series 2, which is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. It offers a lively and engaging look at the story of the Olympic Games, from its foundations in Ancient Greece to the global spectacles seen by modern audiences. It is humorously illustrated throughout by Paddy Mounter. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
ISBN: 978-0-7460-8439-7
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Enjoyable story-based practice for the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) Tests. Storyfun for Movers Student`s Book provides full-colour preparation material for the Cambridge Young Learners English Test: Movers. It contains ten stories with accompanying activities. Students can enjoy reading and listening to stories to practise key areas of the syllabus. Enjoyable activities including games, projects and poems are balanced with exam-style questions to make learning fun. Unit-by-unit wordlists provide an easy reference for vocabulary learning.
ISBN: 978-0-521-17281-3
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2017
This title follows the adventures of the dashing King Arthur, the wizard Merlin, Queen Guinevere and the noble Knights of the Round Table as they battle and romance their way through enchanted Camelot. This version of the Arthurian legend, originally published in 1903, has been delighting children for over 100 years. Sterling Children`s Classics is a new series presenting timeless classic works of fiction in handsome hardback volumes at an unbelievable price. Parents, teachers, librarians and of course young readers will welcome these beautiful, unabridged editions of evergreen children`s favourites. Each beautiful book features: original full colour dust jacket artwork; three-piece cloth binding; the highest quality paper; detailed spot...
Enjoyable story-based practice for the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) Tests. Storyfun for Flyers Teacher`s Book includes audio CDs with recordings of the stories and listening activities from the Storyfun for Flyers Student`s Book. The stories are exploited to present YLE tasks in a motivating and easy-to-use way. Each story unit provides enough material to cover between 90-180 minutes class time. Enjoyable activities including games, projects and poems are balanced with exam-style questions to make learning fun. Teaching tips and photocopiable activities are also included and teachers can be confident the test preparation provides coverage of key areas of Flyers grammar and vocabulary.
ISBN: 9780521126670
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012
An unforgettably moving love story about the improbable odds faced by a disabled couple and a lost child -from the author of the bestseller Riding the Bus with My Sister. Lynnie and Homan are an unlikely couple hindered by race and disabilities, hidden away in a hospital. One night the couple escapes and takes refuge in the home of a retired school teacher, Martha. When the authorities finally catch up, Lynnie mutters only two words to Martha, `Hide Her`. THE STORY OF BEAUTIFUL is the tale of three lives desperate to connect, yet kept apart by seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
A selection of photostories, cartoons and `articles` in a magazine-style Reader with quizzes and activities for every article. All the stories are loosely based on a theme of nature.
ISBN: 978-0-582-34412-9
Издательство:
Longman
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
The story of a tiny settlement that grew up on a muddy river bank 2000 years ago to become one of the world`s greatest capital cities. Fully revised and updated for 2011, The Story of London features the famous people and dramatic events - battles, plagues, fires and bombings - that have shaped the city, as well as the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games. Also included are introductions to the most important social and cultural institutions that influence Londoners’ lives. Facts, fun quizzes and cartoons are presented in such a way as to bring famous events to life and cut-away drawings reveal London`s greatest and best-known buildings, such as the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament and St Paul`s Cathedral.
The two popular titles in "Usborne Young Reading Series Two" are re-issued in luxurious hardback editions with ribbon markers. These are desirable and collectable editions to foster pride in book ownership as well as reading enjoyment. "Young Reading Series Two" is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
ISBN: 978-0-7460-8068-9
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: июль 2011
A literary debut of stark and striking brilliance - a coming-of-age story, set in the remote wilderness of northern Wisconsin. Born mute and able to communicate only by sign, the brilliant Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents Gar and Trudy. For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epitomised by Almodine, Edgar's lifelong companion. But when his beloved father mysteriously dies, Edgar blames himself, if only because his muteness left him unable to summon help. Grief-stricken and bewildered by his mother's desperate affair with her dead husband's brother, Edgar's world unravels one spring night when, in the falling rain, he sees his...
ISBN: 978-0-00-731075-3
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Enjoyable story-based practice for the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) Tests. Storyfun for Starters Teacher`s Book includes an Audio CD with recordings of the stories and listening activities from the Student`s Book. Teachers can use the stories to capture learners` imagination. Stories are exploited to present YLE tasks in a motivating and easy-to-use way. Each story unit provides enough material to cover between 90-180 minutes class time. Enjoyable activities including games, projects and poems are balanced with exam-style questions to make learning fun. Teaching tips and photocopiable activities are included and teachers can be confident the test preparation provides coverage of key areas of Cambridge Young Learners English...
ISBN: 978-0-521-18694-0
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2017
From the Roman army to rowdy medieval mobs, people have been booting balls for centuries. Take a lively look at football through the ages and find out when the first matches kicked off, why the first rules developed, and how rugby and American Football were born. Формат: 13,5 см х 20 см.
ISBN: 978-0-7460-7708-5
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Enjoyable story-based practice for the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) Tests. Storyfun for Flyers Student`s Book provides full-colour preparation material for the Cambridge Young Learners English Test: Flyers. It contains ten stories with accompanying activities. Students can enjoy reading and listening to stories to practise key areas of the syllabus. Enjoyable activities including games, projects and poems are balanced with exam-style questions to make learning fun. Unit-by-unit wordlists provide an easy reference for vocabulary learning.
ISBN: 978-0-521-13410-1
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2017
These are two popular titles in the "Young Reading" series with audio CDs inserted into wallets inside the back cover, making the books and CDs easy to store together. "The Young Reading" series is developed with experts at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. The packaging also allows potential purchasers to view the inside of the book.
ISBN: 978-1-4095-0078-0
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
It`s the world`s most popular treat, but where does chocolate come from? And why is it so delicious? Discover the bean behind each bar and follow its journey from the American rainforest to factories everywhere.
ISBN: 978-0-7460-8054-2
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: август 2011
Enjoyable story-based practice for the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) Tests. Storyfun for Starters Student`s Book provides full-colour preparation material for the Cambridge Young Learners English Test: Starters. It contains ten stories with accompanying activities. Students can enjoy reading and listening to stories to practise key areas of the syllabus. Enjoyable activities including games, projects and poems are balanced with exam-style questions to make learning fun. Unit-by-unit wordlists provide an easy reference for vocabulary learning.
ISBN: 978-0-521-18810-4
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2017
Many people all over the world start their day with a cup of coffee. Black or white, espresso or filter – there are so many ways of preparing it. In this book you can learn more about the coffee plant and the history of this popular drink. And you can find a recipe for a frappuccino, too!
ISBN: 978885300-829-9
Издательство:
CIDEB
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011
Enjoyable story-based practice for the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) Tests. Storyfun for Movers Teacher`s Book includes audio CDs with recordings of the stories and listening activities from the Student`s Book. Teachers can use the stories to capture learners` imagination. The stories are exploited to present YLE tasks in a motivating and easy-to-use way. Each story unit provides enough material to cover between 90-180 minutes class time. Enjoyable activities including games, projects and poems are balanced with exam-style questions to make learning fun. Teaching tips and photocopiable activities are also included and teachers can be confident the test preparation provides coverage of key areas of Cambridge Young Learners...
ISBN: 978-0-521-17023-9
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
Das 1. Fachbuch aus der Serie „profil floral BASICS“ ist fantastisch. Das Thema Sträuße wird auf den gut 160 Seiten in einer sehr ansprechenden Form behandelt. Die ersten 20 Seiten vermitteln dem Lernenden viele wichtige Grundlagen, wie Farben- und Formenlehre, Bindetechnik, Proportionen, etc. Kurze, knappe, aber exakte Beschreibungen dieser Themen sind bezeichnend. Die 12 Straußformen werden kurz beschrieben und insgesamt werden 120 zeitgemäße Sträuße vorgestellt. Fragen die „Fit für die Prüfung“ machen, sind eine tolle Lernhilfe. Insgesamt sind es 66 Fragen. Zeitangaben zur Selbstkontrolle und die Hinweise auf den Schwierigkeitsgrad und eine Materialliste sind große Hilfen bei...
High-concept thriller with a supernatural edge from world-famous director, whose films include Pan`s Labyrinth and Hellboy. A plane lands at JFK and mysteriously `goes dark`, stopping in the middle of the runway for no apparent reason, all lights off, all doors sealed. The pilots cannot be raised. When the hatch above the wing finally clicks open, it soon becomes clear that everyone on board is dead - although there is no sign of any trauma or struggle. Ephraim Goodweather and his team from the Center for Disease Control must work quickly to establish the cause of this strange occurrence before panic spreads. The first thing they discover is that four of the victims are actually still alive. But that`s the only good news. And when all...
