Heinle/Cengage Learn
Серия Our World Readers

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In the past, when a ship was about to sail into a storm, sometimes its crew reported seeing a ghostly ship in the distance. It was believed to be The Flying Dutchman, a ghost ship sent as a warning against entering the storm. Where did The Flying Dutchman come from, and how did it become a legend?

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Our World is a six-level primary series in British English that uses fun and fascinating National Geographic content, with stunning images and video, to give young learners the essential English language, skills, and knowledge they need to understand their world.

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Deep in the jungles of Papa New Guinea live an amazing people called the Meakambut. They have lived on the land for generations. But today there are barely 50 Meakambut left, and it is getting harder and harder for them to survive in their caves. Read to learn about how they are trying to preserve their culture and community.

Описание:
Our World is a six-level primary series in British English that uses fun and fascinating National Geographic content, with stunning images and video, to give young learners the essential English language, skills, and knowledge they need to understand their world.

Описание:
Our World is a six-level primary series in British English that uses fun and fascinating National Geographic content, with stunning images and video, to give young learners the essential English language, skills, and knowledge they need to understand their world.

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During a cold, snowy winter, young Tender Flower is the only person in her village who does not become sick. To get medicine, Tender Flower and her dog must go to the village on the other side of the forest. Will they make it through the snow?

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Little Frog is sad. He can't swing through the trees like Monkey or fly like Parrot. He wants to do what they can do. Can Giraffe help him to see that he is special too? Read and find out!

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A tailor makes magic clothes for a king. But no one can see these magic clothes! Will the tailor trick the silly king? Read and find out!

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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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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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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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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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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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Hare is scared! There is a monster in his house. Can Monkey and Elephant help him? Read and find out!

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The soldier is hungry. He only has a pot, a stone, and some water. But he has an idea. How will he make soup with a stone and some water? Read and find out!

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The North Wind and the Sun see a man wearing a coat. Is the North Wind strong enough to blow the man's coat off? Can the Sun make the man take off his coat? Read and find out!

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Marisol, a beautiful young woman, is followed home by a green rabbit. That night, the rabbit turns into a handsome prince. The prince is under a spell. Only someone who truly loves him can break the spell and make him a man forever. Can Marisol prove her love?

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Long ago, a powerful king named Midas lived in a place called Phyrgia. Midas had a large kingdom, a beautiful palace, and a loving daughter. But the thing Midas loved most of all was gold. One day, a god gave Midas the power to turn everything he touches into gold. But was this power a blessing, or a curse?