This is the story of two of the bravest explorers of all time, Marco Polo and Roald Amundsen. Polo was the first Westerner to journey to the Far East and join the court of Kublai Khan. Amundsen was the first man to reach the South Pole. Read about the hopes and dreams of these men and the fascinating things they experienced during their adventures.
This book is guaranteed to shock and scare with its collection of grotesque and ghostly tales from Britain. Ancient myths and forgotten ghosts are brought back to life in this thrilling collection of strange tales. Students should be warned not to read this book late at night.
This book is a sequel to our popular ESO 3 reader, Strange Tales, and features more mysterious stories about the supernatural from Britain. All of them are based on true-life events and will delight even the most sceptical reader. Dreams that foretell th
Follow the adventures of three young heroes driven by the force of destiny. First there's Stefan, who must outsmart a wizard king in order to marry his daughter. Prince Lorenzo, the hero of the second story, must rescue Princess Rowena from the hands of
Thirteen-year-old Arietty Clock is only 20 cm tall. She and her family live under the floor of a house, where they borrow things from the humans who live above them. That's why they're called "Borrowers". Arietty is lonely, until one day she ventures int
Genre: Biography Level: Medium Words: 600-900 Headwords Grey Owl is the inspiring true story of a young man's desire to fulfil his childhood dream. Archie Belaney travels from England to Canada to experience Native American life. He embarks on
Dr John Dolittle loves animals and they love him, too. In fact, he prefers animals to his human patients! One day, Dr Dolittle receives a knock on his head and soon discovers that he can speak to animals in their own language. This leads to a change in c
Genre: Fantasy Level: Medium Words: 200-400 Headwords Poor orphans Edred and Elfrida Arden live with their aunt. One day, Edred discovers he has inherited the dilapidated Arden Castle and the secret treasure hidden inside it. With the help of a
Genre: Fiction Level: Medium Words: 900-1,300 Headwords Sixteen-year-old Jonah loves roller-blading. He also wants to impress the new girl in his class, Valérie, who has just arrived from France. But when expensive computer equipment disappears fr
Genre: Science Fiction Level: Difficult Words: 600-900 Headwords A terrifying cautionary tale of one mans obsession with pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. Griffins dream of being the first invisible man turns into a nightmare as th
Genre: Adventure Level: Easy Words: 600-900 Headwords When Tanya and Dan audition for a band, little do they know what dangers lie in store for them. Why does the famous pop star, Lara Lane, have such a hold over her manager, Sam Sinclair? And why
In the summer of 1870, an artist, Basil Hallward, is finishing the portrait of his friend, Dorian Gray. Dorian is young, handsome and innocent, and he is delighted with his beautiful portrait. But when Dorian meets cynical Lord Henry Wotton, things start
The highly successful Burlington Reader Series, containing 130 titles, is specially designed for ESO and Bachillerato students. It offers a wide variety of accessible adaptations and original stories that reflect the interests of students in these age groups. The Burlington Reader Series offers many exciting features: Grammatical structures and vocabulary are carefully controlled, ensuring each reader corresponds perfectly to the levels and needs of the Spanish school system. Difficult words appear in bold within the text and a contextual translation appears at the back of each book in four of the official languages of Spain. The introduction to each reader is also written in the four languages. Comprehension questions and activities are designed not only to consolidate the students comprehension, but also to develop their ability to use textual and visual information. Audio CD recordings of all titles are available for teachers. These reinforce reading, listening and pronunciation skills while offering a stimulating and enjoyable way of presenting each story in the classroom. The Teachers Resource Pack offers guidelines on how best to use the Burlington Reader Series. Also available upon request are booklets containing a plot summary for each book, background information, a set of worksheets, a final test, and a complete answer key to the comprehension questions, worksheets and final test.
The Durrell familys decision to move from England to the Greek island of Corfu opens up a whole new world for 10-year-old Gerry. Corfu is a paradise for him, full of all kinds of animals and insects. This largely autobiographical story is written with great humour and affection.
This is the story of two of the bravest explorers of all time, Marco Polo and Roald Amundsen. Polo was the first Westerner to journey to the Far East and join the court of Kublai Khan. Amundsen was the first man to reach the South Pole. Read about the hopes and dreams of these men and the fascinating things they experienced during their adventures.
This book is guaranteed to shock and scare with its collection of grotesque and ghostly tales from Britain. Ancient myths and forgotten ghosts are brought back to life in this thrilling collection of strange tales. Students should be warned not to read this book late at night.
This book is a sequel to our popular ESO 3 reader, Strange Tales, and features more mysterious stories about the supernatural from Britain. All of them are based on true-life events and will delight even the most sceptical reader. Dreams that foretell th
Follow the adventures of three young heroes driven by the force of destiny. First there's Stefan, who must outsmart a wizard king in order to marry his daughter. Prince Lorenzo, the hero of the second story, must rescue Princess Rowena from the hands of
Thirteen-year-old Arietty Clock is only 20 cm tall. She and her family live under the floor of a house, where they borrow things from the humans who live above them. That's why they're called "Borrowers". Arietty is lonely, until one day she ventures int
Genre: Biography Level: Medium Words: 600-900 Headwords Grey Owl is the inspiring true story of a young man's desire to fulfil his childhood dream. Archie Belaney travels from England to Canada to experience Native American life. He embarks on
Dr John Dolittle loves animals and they love him, too. In fact, he prefers animals to his human patients! One day, Dr Dolittle receives a knock on his head and soon discovers that he can speak to animals in their own language. This leads to a change in c
Genre: Fantasy Level: Medium Words: 200-400 Headwords Poor orphans Edred and Elfrida Arden live with their aunt. One day, Edred discovers he has inherited the dilapidated Arden Castle and the secret treasure hidden inside it. With the help of a
Genre: Fiction Level: Medium Words: 900-1,300 Headwords Sixteen-year-old Jonah loves roller-blading. He also wants to impress the new girl in his class, Valérie, who has just arrived from France. But when expensive computer equipment disappears fr
Genre: Science Fiction Level: Difficult Words: 600-900 Headwords A terrifying cautionary tale of one mans obsession with pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. Griffins dream of being the first invisible man turns into a nightmare as th
Genre: Adventure Level: Easy Words: 600-900 Headwords When Tanya and Dan audition for a band, little do they know what dangers lie in store for them. Why does the famous pop star, Lara Lane, have such a hold over her manager, Sam Sinclair? And why
In the summer of 1870, an artist, Basil Hallward, is finishing the portrait of his friend, Dorian Gray. Dorian is young, handsome and innocent, and he is delighted with his beautiful portrait. But when Dorian meets cynical Lord Henry Wotton, things start
The highly successful Burlington Reader Series, containing 130 titles, is specially designed for ESO and Bachillerato students. It offers a wide variety of accessible adaptations and original stories that reflect the interests of students in these age groups. The Burlington Reader Series offers many exciting features: Grammatical structures and vocabulary are carefully controlled, ensuring each reader corresponds perfectly to the levels and needs of the Spanish school system. Difficult words appear in bold within the text and a contextual translation appears at the back of each book in four of the official languages of Spain. The introduction to each reader is also written in the four languages. Comprehension questions and activities are designed not only to consolidate the students comprehension, but also to develop their ability to use textual and visual information. Audio CD recordings of all titles are available for teachers. These reinforce reading, listening and pronunciation skills while offering a stimulating and enjoyable way of presenting each story in the classroom. The Teachers Resource Pack offers guidelines on how best to use the Burlington Reader Series. Also available upon request are booklets containing a plot summary for each book, background information, a set of worksheets, a final test, and a complete answer key to the comprehension questions, worksheets and final test.
The Durrell familys decision to move from England to the Greek island of Corfu opens up a whole new world for 10-year-old Gerry. Corfu is a paradise for him, full of all kinds of animals and insects. This largely autobiographical story is written with great humour and affection.