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Shark Alley (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Год: 2009 Страниц: 24 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20122010-06-05
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In Shark Alley, South Africa, people often go underwater in protected environments to watch great white sharks in their natural surroundings. Some people believe that this makes the sharks more violent, others feel there is no change in behavior. Two researchers want to find the truth. How do they study the sharks? What do they find out?
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The Black Diamonds of Provence (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Год: 2009 Страниц: 24 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20122010-06-05
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In France, some people earn money by selling a special food called a truffel. Truffles can be found in the woods, however they are very rare and expensive. That's why they are sometimes called black diamonds. What is this unusual food, and why is it so expensive?
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The Great Kite Fight
Автор: Waring Rob Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Год: 2009 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20112011-10-13
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Every year, the city of Shirone, Japan goes 'kite crazy' during a five-day local festival. In this highly competitive contest, teams fly kites and fight to force each other's kites from the sky. This tradition began 250 years ago and people of all ages still enjoy the celebration. How do teams fight with kites? What does it take to win?
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The Great Kite Fight (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Год: 2009 Страниц: 24 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20122010-06-05
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Every year, the city of Shirone, Japan goes 'kite crazy' during a five-day local festival. In this highly competitive contest, teams fly kites and fight to force each other's kites from the sky. This tradition began 250 years ago and people of all ages still enjoy the celebration. How do teams fight with kites? What does it take to win?
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The Exciting Streets of Barcelona (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Год: 2009 Страниц: 24 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20122010-06-05
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People from all over the world love to visit a street in Barcelona, Spain called the Ramblas. This walking-only street is centrally located and full of interesting artists, performers, and other entertainers. What happens on the Ramblas? What makes this street so exciting?
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The King of the Spiders
Автор: Waring Rob Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Год: 2009 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20112011-10-13
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Goliath tarantulas are the most enormous spiders in the world. Most people consider them to be extremely dangerous and avoid them, but not tarantula expert Rick West. He seeks out tarantulas because he has an important story to tell. What information does West want to share with the world? Are tarantulas as dangerous as people think?
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The King Of The Spiders (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Год: 2009 Страниц: 24 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20122010-06-05
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Goliath tarantulas are the most enormous spiders in the world. Most people consider them to be extremely dangerous and avoid them, but not tarantula expert Rick West. He seeks out tarantulas because he has an important story to tell. What information does West want to share with the world? Are tarantulas as dangerous as people think?
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Koalas
Автор: Waring Rob Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Год: 2009 Страниц: 24 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20122010-06-05
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Koalas are recognized around the world for their cute and lovable appearance. But unfortunately the koala population is rapidly declining because their natural home in the thick forests of Australia is being destroyed. What can be done to help the koalas? Who is working to save them?
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Koalas (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Год: 2009 Страниц: 24 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20122010-06-05
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Koalas are recognized around the world for their cute and lovable appearance. But unfortunately the koala population is rapidly declining because their natural home in the thick forests of Australia is being destroyed. What can be done to help the koalas? Who is working to save them?
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The Snake Detective
Автор: Waring Rob Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Год: 2009 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20112011-10-13
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A snake park in the Sultanate of Oman has a serious problem: all but one of their snakes have died. The owner of the park has hired a 'snake detective' to uncover the mystery of the dying snakes. Why did the snakes die? Will the snake detective be able to save the new snakes?
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Spacewalk
Автор: Waring Rob Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Год: 2009 Страниц: 24 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20122010-06-05
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The first trip outside of a spacecraft, or spacewalk, was completed in 1965. Since then many astronauts have participated in spacewalks, but spacewalking does not come without its risks and challenges and astronauts are in constant danger when in space. What are the risks and challenges of spacewalking? How do astronauts overcome them?
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Afghanistan's Heroic Artists (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Год: 2009 Страниц: 24 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20122010-06-05
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When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the religious group aimed to destroy any artistic expression that violated their strict interpretation of Islamic rules. A group of Afghan artists risked death by disobeying the Taliban to preserve the artwork of their country. Who are the men that saved Afghanistan's art? How did they do it?
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Alternative Energy (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Год: 2009 Страниц: 24 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20122010-06-05
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Global warming and the overuse of available traditional fuels have created an environmental crisis. In, Colorado, however, scientists in the windy Rocky Mountains have found alternative fuel sources that could provide a solution. What are these new sources of energy? How can they be used in everyday life?
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Firewalking (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Год: 2009 Страниц: 24 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20122010-06-05
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In a small village in northern Greece, local residents participate in an annual religious festival called Anastenaria. During the festival, believers walk across fire to test their faith and receive blessings from religious figures. Will all the participants make it across the fire? How will their firewalk affect them?
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Our World Readers: Coyote's Weekend: British English
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Страниц: 16 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20092002-12-23
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On Saturday, Rabbit sees Coyote having a picnic. On Sunday, Rabbit sees Coyote cooking fish. Can Rabbit trick Coyote to get his food?
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Our World Readers: The Four Blind Men: British English
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Страниц: 16 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20092002-12-23
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Four blind men are walking though the jungle. Suddenly, they hear a strange sound. What is in the forest with them? Each man guesses something different. Who is right?
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Our World Readers: Mouse Deer in the Rain Forest: British English
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Страниц: 16 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20092002-12-23
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Mouse Deer is swimming in the rain forest. Tiger is hungry and wants to catch Mouse Deer. Can Mouse Deer trick Tiger to get away from him?
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Our World Readers: Two Brothers, Two Rewards: British English
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Страниц: 16 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20092002-12-23
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Once there were two brothers. The younger brother was poor, but happy and kind. When he took care of a hurt sparrow, it rewarded him with a seed that grew pumpkins full of treasure. The older brother, who was greedy and jealous of his younger brother, came up with a plan to get his own reward. But what would his reward be?
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Our World Readers: How Quetzalcoatl Brought Chocolate to the People: British English
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Страниц: 16 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20092002-12-23
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Long ago, only the gods had chocolate. Chocolate made them wise and strong. The gods kept the chocolate for themselves and did not share it with the people. But when one generous god decides to bring chocolate to the people, it makes the other gods very angry. Will they take chocolate away from the people?
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Our World Readers: My Body, Your Body: British English
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn Страниц: 16 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20092002-12-23
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Read and watch as children and animals compare parts of their bodies. Are the girls' eyes like the frog's? Is the boys' mouth like the hippo's? Is the girls' hair like the llamas? Read and find out!
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