The human body is an amazing 'machine' made up of different systems that allow us to do things like run, eat, and even breath. These systems work together to keep the body functioning normally and healthily. How does the human body actually work? What jobs do the systems perform?
"Footprint Reading Library with video from National Geographic" --Cover.
The first non-fiction reading series for English language learners to present captivating real-world stories in print, audio, and video.
Most people enjoy the sport of sky diving because they get to fall at extremely high speeds, but some people want to go even faster. One man is even experimenting with various methods of increasing his speed. What is he doing to go faster? Is it working?
Ming is an artist from China who now lives and works in New York City. He teaches children in the public school system how to draw and paint. However, he also teaches them something else that's very important. What does Ming teach the children and why is it so important?
Welcome to the sights and sounds of the world with the Footprint Reading Library, a unique series of graded readers for learners of English. This series offers fascinating stories from the four corners of our world, and develops the language and skills needed to understand non-fiction.- A rich selection of engaging non-fiction readers, grouped into five themes: Incredible Animals, Fascinating Places, Remarkable People, Exciting Activities, Amazing Science- One hundred individual readers, graded at eight levels from pre-intermediate to advanced, covering 800 to 3,000 headwords.- Each reader is available with or without a DVD-ROM containing both video and audio content for that reader.- Carefully-controlled grammar syllabus covers the most typically-taught structures in course books.- Teacher support includes an Audio Program, DVDs, Teacher's Books and Assessment CD-ROMs with ExamView®
The native bees of Central America are important for farmers, the rain forests, and food production. However, a new kind of killer bee is moving in and taking over the rain forests. What will happen to the native bees? Can the killer bees be stopped?
The weather on Earth is always changing. One day it's cloudy, the next day it's sunny, and the day after that - who knows? Well, meteorologists do! Meteorologists are scientists that can predict the weather. But how do they do it? What causes these weather changes?
In the village of Chinchero, Peru, weaving is an important tradition. Weavers use animal hair to make beautiful cloth. They have always used this cloth to stay warm. However, now they are also selling it to make money. How will this affect the local people and economy?
"The Footprint Reading Library" is the first non-fiction reading series for English language learners to present real-world stories in print, audio, and video. This series offers fascinating stories and facts from across the planet, and develops the language and skills needed to understand non-fiction writing. It offers a rich selection of engaging non-fiction, grouped into five Incredible Animals, Fascinating Places, Remarkable People, Exciting Activities, and Amazing Science. One hundred individual readers are graded into eight levels - from pre-intermediate to advanced. It ranges from 800 to 3,000 headwords.
