In some areas of Cambodia, there are few people around. Because of this, people go there to catch and kill animals illegally for food or to sell. If these animals don’t get help, there will soon be none left! Who will save the animals before it’s too late?
Long ago, people in Hawaii performed a special dance called the hula. Then, for more than 60 years, the dance was not allowed. Finally, after many years, a king returned the hula dance to the people. Why was the hula not allowed? What is special about the hula?
The first non-fiction reading series for English language learners to present captivating real-world stories in print, audio, and video.
Footprint Reading Library 1600 - Book With Multi-ROM
The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece where men from all over competed in sporting events. Over the centuries, the Olympic Games have developed and today top players from around the world compete to try and achieve their dream of winning an Olympic gold medal.
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 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?
In Brazil, a man has discovered a new way of saving, or rescuing, people from drowning in the ocean. This new rescue method involves a person using a motor-powered aircraft to work with lifeguards on the beach. How do these people work together? Is this an effective way of saving lives?
Farmers in India are having a serious problem. A local animal is eating their food. However, the farmers cannot hurt the animal because it has a special name. How can a name protect an animal? What will the farmers do?
