Read This! is a four-book reading series designed for adult and young adult ESL students at the high beginning to intermediate levels. Read This! Intro contains fifteen fascinating stories relating to the fields of Education, Sociology, Science, Marketing, and TV and Film Studies. For example, students read about schools in which students, not teachers make the rules; apartments that are designed to be difficult to live in; and reality TV shows in which the audience likes the meanest judges the best. These non-fiction stories are written in an accessible narrative style and are appropriate for high beginning students. Illustrated with attractive color photos, this low-level reading book will motivate even the lowest level reading students to start reading content-rich texts.

Read This! is a four-book reading series designed for adult and young adult ESL students at the high beginning to intermediate levels. Read This!, Level 1 contains fifteen fascinating stories relating to the fields of Communication, Technology, Mathematics, Business, and Engineering. For example, students read about a novelist in Japan who wrote a novel on her cell phone, how music and mathematics are connected, and how the richest woman in the world made her fortune by recycling trash. These non-fiction stories are written in an accessible narrative style and are appropriate for high beginning to low intermediate-level students. Illustrated with attractive color photos, this low-level reading book is a perfect introduction for students who need to begin reading content-rich texts.

This is a comprehensive academic writing skills book that includes authentic readings and a study of grammar. A Writer's Workbook takes advanced-level writing students systematically from reading to writing. Along the way, students read high-interest texts; study the structure of academic essays; grapple with troublesome areas of grammar and writing mechanics; read and analyze student model essays; and write, revise, and edit.

This is a comprehensive academic writing skills book that includes authentic readings and a study of grammar. The fourth edition of this classic book contains many new features and new readings. The author has selected six new high-interest pieces and retained six favorites from the third edition. The twelve readings appear in four thematic units: Language, Culture, Work, and Roots. The readings represent a wide variety of genres, with at least one academic reading per unit. A Writer's Workbook takes advanced-level writing students systematically from reading to writing. Along the way, students read a high-interest text; study the structure of academic essays; grapple with troublesome areas of grammar and writing mechanics; read and analyze student model essays; and write, revise, and edit.

A uniquely authoritative yet lightly handled examination of the key tales in the corpus of Greek mythology. The book leads the reader through these vibrant stories, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the book explains key issues arising from the narratives, and discusses the myths and their wider relevance. This long-overdue book crystallises three key areas of interest: the nature of the tales; the stories themselves; and how they have and might be interpreted. For the first time, it brings together aspects of Greek mythology only usually available in disparate forms - namely children's books and academic works. There will be much here that is interesting, surprising, and strange as well as familiar. Experts and non-experts, adults, students and schoolchildren alike will gain entertainment and insight from this fascinating and important volume.

Brand new titles for 2016 from the best-selling Read it Yourself with Ladybird. The colourful non-fiction reader is filled with fascinating geographical and geological facts about our planet, Earth. For over thirty five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All stories feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes and book band information for schools. This Level 3 title is suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.

This first bible for children retells 25 bible stories from the old and new testament. From the story of God and creation to the Lord's prayer, these illustrated bible stories are re-told with stunning watercolors from acclaimed illustrator Diana Mayo. Read together with your toddler and enjoy the bible activities encouraging even the youngest child to join in with the stories. Perfect as a baby's first bible or as christening gift, this illustrated bible will be a book to treasure and revisit.

Introduce your child to a variety of classic Bible stories with this enchanting baby book. From Noah’s Ark and Jonah and the Whale, to the story of Moses and the birth of Jesus, this board book contains 12 of your favorite Bible stories to share and read aloud with your child. With beautiful and colorful illustrations, each scene and character will be brought to life. The sturdy pages and padded cover, make this board book the perfect first book for toddlers. Whether they are read aloud at preschool or at bedtime, this wonderful first Bible is made for sharing with loved ones, and is a gift that children can treasure forever.

Introduce your child to a variety of classic Bible stories with this enchanting baby book. From Noah’s Ark and Jonah and the Whale, to the story of Moses and the birth of Jesus, this board book contains 12 of your favorite Bible stories to share and read aloud with your child. With beautiful and colorful illustrations, each scene and character will be brought to life. The sturdy pages and padded cover, make this board book the perfect first book for toddlers. Whether they are read aloud at preschool or at bedtime, this wonderful first Bible is made for sharing with loved ones, and is a gift that children can treasure forever.

Specially written for children who are just beginning to read, this book contains six classic fairytales. Stephen Cartwright’s colourful illustrations enhance the tales, giving clues to the words and their meanings. An excellent gift book, featuring stories from Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty to the Three Little Pigs.

Super Minds is a seven-level course for young learners. Super Minds, from a highly experienced author team, enhances your students thinking skills, improving their memory along with their language skills. This Level 1 Workbook includes exercises to develop creativity, cross-curricular thinking with fascinating English for school sections and lively stories that explore social values. For each Student s Book page, this Workbook features a page of activities. Students also have access to an online platform with games and supplementary grammar, vocabulary and reading activities. All the students online work can be tracked and reviewed by the teacher. Includes full-colour picture dictionary!

Super Minds is a seven-level course for young learners. Super Minds, from a highly experienced author team, enhances your students thinking skills, improving their memory along with their language skills. This Level 1 Workbook includes exercises to develop creativity, cross-curricular thinking with fascinating English for school sections and lively stories that explore social values. For each Student s Book page, this Workbook features a page of activities. Students also have access to an online platform with games and supplementary grammar, vocabulary and reading activities. All the students online work can be tracked and reviewed by the teacher. Includes full-colour picture dictionary!

This remarkable illustrated novel is Eco's most accessible and entertaining book since The Name of the Rose. In this fascinating, abundant new novel from the incomparable Eco, Yambo, a rare-book dealer, has suffered a bizarre form of memory loss. He can remember every book he ever read but nothing about his own life. In an effort to retrieve his past, he withdraws into his old family home and searches through boxes of old newspapers, comics, records, photo albums and diaries kept in the attic. And so Yambo relives his youth: Mussolini, Catholic education, Josephine Baker, Flash Gordon, Fred Astaire. His memories run wild, and life racing before his eyes takes the form of a graphic novel. Yambo struggles through the flames to capture one simple, innocent image, that of his first love.

Meet the people who changed the world of science and technology, biology, chemistry, and physics! Read the stories of the brainiest people who ever lived and the scientific discoveries they made. Each page illustrated a famous scientist's life and what made their contribution to this fascinating field so important. Scientists is an exciting book perfect for children ages 7-9 years. Inside you will find: - Features the stories of more than 50 scientists such as Isaac Newton both famous and lesser-known - Comprehensive coverage of the most important scientific advancements of all time - Stories of scientists from all over the world specialising in different areas of science - Engaging Steam information inline with the national curriculum The biggest scientific breakthroughs in history have something in common: super smart people who kept looking for the answers to some of the world's most interesting questions! The pages of this science book are filled with the stories of famous scientists such as physicists Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Stephen Hawking, biologist Marie Curie, palaeontologist Mary Anning and lesser-known trailblazers such as Chika Kuroda, who became Japan's first female Bachelor of Science. Filled with great detail and following a storytelling format, this is a thrilling book that will capture the imagination of young children and encourage them to explore the world of science. Beautiful descriptions of the scientists' lives are brought to life through stunning watercolour illustrations and fantastic photography highlights the detail of their discoveries.

This illustrated children's bible retells 125 bible stories from the old and new testament. Bible translator Kenneth N. Taylor's brings bible stories to life with his clear and easy-to-read retellings, which are complemented by beautiful illustrations. With favourites such as Noah's Ark and Jonah and the Whale, these best-loved bible stories can be read and enjoyed together, with both the stories and their illustrations providing many discussion points. Perfect as a baby's first bible or as christening gift, this illustrated bible will be a book to treasure and revisit.

Learn all about our solar system in this fascinating non-fiction book, perfect for young readers ready to begin reading independently. Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling reading series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. Our Solar System is a Level 4 Read it yourself book, ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are keen to start reading independently.