Africa's mountain gorilla population has been getting smaller for many years. But now, the situation is improving. People have been visiting the area and paying to see gorillas in their natural environment. The money is helping to keep the gorillas safe. Will it save them?nment. The money is helping to keep the gorillas safe. Will it save them? Источник
Sanaa is a beautiful old city in the Middle East. In Sanaa, it is a tradition to carry beautiful knives, or tools, called jambiya. An unusual animal called a 'rhinoceros' is often killed to make these knives. How can people keep their tradition and save the rhinoceros? Источник
Along the coast of Northern Ireland, there is an unusual place called The Giant's Causeway. According to a local story, a big man, or giant, made it. Scientists, however, have a different story. How was this unusual place made? Was there really a giant? Источник
Essaouira is a beautiful old town by the sea. Most local people there are fishermen. However, the number of fish has gone down. Now, there are not as many jobs for the people. How will the fishermen make money to live? What will happen to the town? Источник
Australia's Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest in the world. Aboriginal people have painted pictures of a story called 'Dreamtime' for years. These paintings are famous and very valuable. What is the Dreamtime story? Who are the Dreamtime painters? Источник
The Footprint Reading Library series ensures that students not only become good readers, but become better at reading non-fiction and information materials. Through photographs and organisational aids C such as diagrams, graphs, tables, maps and charts the reader learns how to read non-fiction books. Student activities are integrated into each reader, guiding learners through the text and helping them understand and apply information. A short Assessment Reading at the end of each book recycles key vocabulary and concepts. Each reader can be used on its own, or with the accompanying video and...
Fish River Canyon, Namibia was once home to many wild animals. Over time hunters killed them for food and sport. Now, conservationist Natacha Bateau wants to help. She wants to rescue animals from other areas and bring them back to the canyon. Will Natacha's animal rescue succeed? Источник
In the Arctic Ocean, a baby whale goes too close to land. It cannot get back to the water. A group of whales are trapped by moving ice. They cannot get back to open water. Will the whales find safety before it's too late? Источник
A group of young athletes have traveled to the Indian Ocean to visit Reunion Island for a unique challenge: canyaking. This tough outdoor activity is a combination of two different sports and requires the cooperation of all team members. What two sports does canyaking involve? Will the team succeed in canyaking Reunion Island? Источник
Many towns have special events. However, one town in England, has a pretty unusual one. At the start, someone pushes a piece of cheese down a hill. Then, the people run after the cheese. And after that? Well, things get pretty funny! What happens? Источник
