The village of Kibworth in Leicestershire lies at the very centre of England. It has an ancient church, some pubs, the Grand Union Canal, a First World War Memorial - and many centuries of recorded history. It has experienced departing Romans, Saxon and Viking immigrants, Norman conquerors; the Black Death, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution; and, its people have gone off to the Empire and to fight in two world wars. Enlisting the villagers themselves - who dug test pits in their gardens in search of Roman pottery, were DNA tested to examine their Viking origins and offered up their family collections of photos and documents - and using the archives of the village housed at Merton College Oxford (an archive unique in western Europe...
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
"Story Magic" is a four-level, story-based approach to language learning, supported by large, colour story cards. In "Story Magic" 3 and 4 pupils follow the adventures of a gang of young detectives as they solve mysteries and go on exciting adventures together.
ISBN: 978-1-4050-1824-1
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011
EASYREADS are a range of full-colour, non-fiction graded readers; the subjects cover art, history, science, geography, biography and cultural studies. EASYREADS are specially written at two levels, with controlled grammatical structures and lexis: level 1 uses present tenses only, while level 2 introduces past tenses. As far as lexis is concerned, apart from some special vocabulary required by the topic of the reader, the maximum number of headwords used at level 1 is 300 words, increasing to 400 words at level 2. * Ideal for `Content and Language Integrated Learning`(CLIL) * Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, photographs etc * Topic-specific illustrated glossary at the back of each book for easy reference. * Language...
ISBN: 978885300-684-4
Издательство:
CIDEB
Дата выхода: июль 2011
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
Story Magic is a four-level story-based primary course. Story Magic uses a story-based approach to language learning, supported by large full-colour story cards. In Story Magic 1 and 2 pupils share stories and learn with Max the Wizard. In Story Magic 3 and 4 pupils follow the adventures of a gang of young detectives as they solve mysteries and go on exciting adventures Features of Levels 1 and 2A carefully graded syllabus building on the English learnt in Mini Magic Lively, cognitively challenging activities and games Max`s magic words: activities to help children read in English Stories following Max the wizard and children Eddie and Rose, creating a link between fantasy and the `real` world A picture dictionary with stickers
ISBN: 978-1-4050-1779-4
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011
- Tells the story of piracy from the bloodthirsty seafarers of the Roman Empire, vividly illustrated by Vincent Dutrait - Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University and a historical expert. - With internet links to websites to find out more.
ISBN: 978-0-7460-7759-7
Издательство:
Usborne
Дата выхода: август 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
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.
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
The authorised biography of one of the greatest storytellers of all time, written with complete access to the archives stored in the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre. Roald Dahl is one of the greatest storytellers of all time. He pushed children`s literature into uncharted territory and almost twenty years after his death his popularity continues to grow - worldwide sales of his books have now topped 100 million. The man behind the stories, however, remains an enigma. Dahl was a single-minded adventurer, an eternal child, and his public persona was often controversial. To his readers, though, Dahl was always a hero and his stories have had an impact on the lives and imaginations of generations of children. Since his death his...
ISBN: 978-0-00-725477-4
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
Born as a Germanic tongue with the arrival in Britain of the Anglo-Saxons in the early medieval period, heavily influenced by Norman French from the 11th century, and finally emerging as modern English from the late Middle Ages, the English language has grown to become the linguistic equivalent of a superpower, and is now sometimes described as the world`s lingua franca. Worldwide some 380 million people speak English as a first language and some 600 million as a second language. A staggering one billion people are believed to be learning it. English is the premier international language in communications, science, business, aviation, entertainment, and diplomacy and also on the Internet. It has been one of the official languages of the...
ISBN: 978-0-85738-328-0
Издательство:
Quercus Publishing (MacLehose Press)
Дата выхода: август 2011
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.
"Story Magic" is a four-level, story-based approach to language learning, supported by large, colour story cards. In "Story Magic" 3 and 4 pupils follow the adventures of a gang of young detectives as they solve mysteries and go on exciting adventures together. The Activity Book activities reinforce the language learned in the Pupil`s Book and extend the use of the new language into the different skill areas. Many of the activities require the pupils to use oral communication in order to complete the tasks. There is a language awareness activity in each unit where the pupils are asked to examine an element of language that they are familiar with and deduce conclusions about the structure of the language. Other activities require the...
ISBN: 978-1-4050-1825-8
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 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
EASYREADS are a range of full-colour, non-fiction graded readers; the subjects cover art, history, science, geography, biography and cultural studies. EASYREADS are specially written at two levels, with controlled grammatical structures and lexis: level 1 uses present tenses only, while level 2 introduces past tenses. As far as lexis is concerned, apart from some special vocabulary required by the topic of the reader, the maximum number of headwords used at level 1 is 300 words, increasing to 400 words at level 2. * Ideal for `Content and Language Integrated Learning`(CLIL) * Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, photographs etc * Topic-specific illustrated glossary at the back of each book for easy reference. * Language...
ISBN: 978885300-469-7
Издательство:
CIDEB
Дата выхода: июль 2011
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
"Story Magic" is a four-level, story-based approach to language learning, supported by large, colour story cards. In "Story Magic" 1 and 2, pupils share stories and learn with Max the Wizard.
ISBN: 978-1-4050-1778-7
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: июль 2011
