Malala loved going to school. But in Pakistan, the Taliban became very important and they did not want girls to have an education. Malala was not afraid to speak out against the Taliban. In 2012, she was shot in the head and survived, and now more than ever she wants to fight for education for every child. Word count 8,183
Malala loved going to school. But in Pakistan, the Taliban became very important and they did not want girls to have an education. Malala was not afraid to speak out against the Taliban. In 2012, she was shot in the head and survived, and now more than ever she wants to fight for education for every child. Word count 8,183
From 1942 until 1944, Anne Frank and her family lived secretly in a few small rooms at the back of her father's office in Amsterdam, never leaving the building. Like many other Jewish families at that time, they were hiding from Hitler's Nazis. While she was in hiding, Anne wrote diaries which described her secret life, and the loves, hopes, fears and dreams of a teenage girl in extraordinary times. After the war, the diaries became famous around the world. This is the story of the diaries, of Anne Frank's early years, and of her life during and after the time in hiding.
Published 2018. Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR. Oxford Bookworms enjoy a world-wide reputation for high-quality storytelling and a great reading experience. Research shows reading a lot improves all your language skills. Experts recognize Oxford Bookworms as the most consistent series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story - very important for fluent reading and extensive reading. There's a wide choice of titles too - something for everyone.
Enjoy the famous tale of Mulan, the girl who became a soldier.
Enjoy a few great adventures retold from Cervantes' famous book, Don Quixote.
Enjoy this beautiful story of the fawn Bambi's first year of life in the forest...
Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR.It is 1866, and there is trouble in the world's oceans. What is the extraordinary thing that people have seen there, travelling faster than a whale and cutting holes in the bottom of the strongest ships? Dr Aronnax joins the search for the 'monster', hoping for an exciting adventure. But when he meets the mysterious Captain Nemo, his adventure becomes more extraordinary than he had ever imagined, and he discovers a new underwater world, full of wonders, but of strange dangers too...
Richly illustrated books offering classic stories retold for children accompanied by e-Books, audio, and Activity and Play books.
Oxford Bookworms enjoy a world-wide reputation for high-quality storytelling and a great reading experience.Research shows reading a lot improves all your language skills.Experts recognize Oxford Bookworms as the most consistent series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story - very important for fluent reading and extensive reading.
This exciting new series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work. The readers are graded at four levels, from 3 to 6, suitable for students from age 8 and older.
What is Japan? It is everything new and modern: the Tokyo Sky Tree, 634 metres high; amazing camera and phones; karaoke and manga; trains going past at 300 kilometres an hour. And it is everthing timeless too: beautiful palaces; high mountains and hot springs; cherry blossom; queit gardens with water and trees. Here the past meets the future all the time. From sumo wrestlers to robots, Japan has something amazing for everybody
"England is only a small country: about 640 kilometers from north to south, and 480 kilometres across its widest part..." --Back cover.
These motivating non-fiction readers are rich in content and beautifully illustrated. Fascinating information in carefully graded language appeals to a broad range of students and supports English across the curriculum, making the series perfect for CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning). Stunning colour photos, maps, diagrams and charts support understanding, while activities and projects develop language and critical thinking skills.
Olimpiada to jedno z najważniejszych wydarzeń sportowych na świecie, ile wiemy o historii tego wydarzenia? Autor Rachel Bladon opisuje olimpiadę począwszy od antycznych Greków do czasów współczesnych kiedy stały się wydarzeniem światowym wartym miliardy dolarów.
Snow White's stepmother, the Queen, was jealous. Her magic mirror said that Snow White was more beautiful than the Queen. She told a huntsman to kill the girl, but he couldn't do it. Snow White went to live with seven dwarfs. But the Queen tried to kill her with a tight ribbon, a poisoned comb, and a poisoned apple. Show White looked as if she was only asleep, so the dwarfs put her in a glass box. A Prince fell in love with her but how did he save her?
This exciting new series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work. The readers are graded at four levels, from 3 to 6, suitable for students from age 8 and older.
Mohandas Gandhi was one of the most influential leaders and civil rights campaigners that the world has ever known. This biography tells the story of Gandhi's life and achievements.
Zew krwi jest powieścią przygodową amerykańskiego pisarza Jacka Londona należącą do światowego kanonu literatury dziecięcej i młodzieżowej. Jej akcja rozgrywa się na Alasce w czasach gorączki złota. Bohaterem jest pies Buck, który wychował się w domowym zaciszu, otoczony miłością i dostatkiem. W wieku czterech lat zostaje sprzedany handlarzowi psów i z dnia na dzień znajduje się w niezwykle trudnych warunkach bytowania w bezkresnej krainie zimy. Czekaja tam na niego zaskakujące przygody. Spotyka się z bestialskim traktowaniem przez ludzi, okrucieństwem i podstępami ze strony innych zwierząt, ciężką pracą w zaprzęgu, małymi racjami jedzenia, skrajnym wyczerpaniem, wielokrotnymi zmianami właścicieli. W miarę nowych doświadczeń Buck stopniowo dostosowuje się do ekstremalnych warunków, a w jego psiej duszy budzi się naturalny instynkt walki o przetrwanie - okrutny instynkt krwi, pchający go do walki na śmierć i życie i o dominację nad stadem. Ogarnia go wreszcie zew natury wzywający do dzikiego życia w lesie. Lektura dla klasy VI.
Mahatma Gandhi był jednym z najbardziej wpływowych przywódców oraz obrońcą praw człowieka na świecie. Ta biografia opowiada historię życia i osiągnięć Gandhiego, zaczynając od prowadzonej przez niego pokojowej polityki, która doprowadziła Indie do odzyskania niepodległości, przez działania na rzecz ograniczenia ubóstwa po rozszerzenie praw kobiet i budowanie jedności religijnej i etnicznej. Książka zawiera płytę CD.
Read and discover all about life in and near the oceans ... Which tree can live in salt water? How do whales breathe?
Read and discover all about amazing animal life cycles ... Which animals hatch from eggs? What is metamorphosis?
"Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions?" This poignant plea from Shylock encapsulates a dramatic moment in the play. In the aftermath of the Holocaust, interpretations have emerged, with some arguing that the work represents Shakespeare's condemnation of ignorance and anti-Semitism, advocating for tolerance and multiculturalism. Conversely, others view it as a comedy that ridicules a 16th-century Jew. The plot reveals a greater complexity: Bassanio, a carefree Venetian, seeks financial help from his wealthy friend Antonio to pursue the beautiful Portia in Belmont. Antonio, unwilling to deny his friend, borrows from the Jewish moneylender Shylock, who humorously demands a pound of flesh if the debt is unpaid. When disaster strikes and Antonio's ships sink, Shylock insists on his bond, transforming the initial camaraderie into a looming tragedy. The climactic courtroom scene, featuring a disguised Portia and a menacing Shylock, highlights the intense debate on "the quality of mercy." The play's controversial themes continue to evoke strong reactions, ensuring its enduring fascination and divisive nature among audiences.
Retells the adventures in the northern wilderness of a dog who is part wolf and how he comes to make his peace with man.
Ulubiona książka dzieciństwa naszych dziadków i rodziców. Opowieść o serdecznej przyjaźni, prawdziwej dobroci i wielkiej tajemnicy. Zafascynowała też Agnieszkę Holland, która zachowując wierność powieści stworzyła urzekająco malarski film o dziecięcej przyjaźni.
Englische Literatur in Reclams Roter Reihe: das ist der englische Originaltext – ungekürzt und unbearbeitet mit Worterklärungen am Fuß jeder Seite, Nachwort und Literaturhinweisen. Vier unglücklich Verliebte irren in einer Mitsommernacht kreuz und quer durch einen Wald. Es ist jedoch kein gewöhnlicher Wald, sondern das mächtige Reich des Elfenkönigs Oberon und seiner schönen Königin Titania, ein Tummelplatz für Feen, Elfen und Naturgeister. Wunderliche, für die Menschen unerklärliche Dinge passieren ... Englische Lektüre: Niveau B2 (GER) Sprachen: Englisch, Deutsch
A masterpiece by the great American realist Henry James, Daisy Miller is the story of an innocent girl's love and recognition in a society where respectable behaviour counts for everything.[Macmillan]
Daisy Miller, an innocent yet bold American girl, runs afoul of the European code of conduct at the turn of the twentieth century.
Nim osiągnęła trzydziestkę, Elizabeth Gilbert miała wszystko, o czym powinna marzyć nowoczesna, wykształcona, ambitna Amerykanka - męża, dom za miastem, dobrą pracę. Mimo to nie była kobietą ani szczęśliwą, ani spełnioną. Nękał ją niepokój, smutek i rozterki. Przeszła przez wyczerpujący rozwód i popadła w ciężką depresję, przeżyła nieszczęśliwą miłość i całkowicie odrzuciła wszystko, czym, jak jej się zdawało, miała być.
If commas are confusing and adjectives perplexing, then this book should enable the reader to assess and improve their skills. With clear and simple explanations the rules and regulations of the English language become clear. This book focuses on grammar.
