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Название: THE FUTURE OF A VILLAGE (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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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?
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Название: THE DREAMTIME PAINTERS (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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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?
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Название: ARCTIC WHALE DANGER! (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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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?
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Название: ALASKAN ICE CLIMBING (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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Many people visit Alaska to see the beautiful national parks. One group of visitors wants to fly into a national park and go skiiing. However, the weather turns bad. Will the visitors be able to get to the park? What will they do there?
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Название: PARA-LIFE RESCUE
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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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?
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Название: WATER SPORTS ADVENTURE (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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This story is about water sports in the Columbia River Gorge. Cory Roeseler lives in the area and he loves water, sports, and going fast! Roeseler also likes to make new things. What does Roeseler do with these interests? How does he go fast?
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Название: WILD ANIMAL TRACKERS (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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In southern Africa, there is a group of people called Bushmen. These people know a lot about wild animals. However, sometimes the Bushmen cannot tell others about the animals, because they don't speak the same language. How can the Bushmen share what they know?
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Название: DANGEROUS DINING (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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The puffer fish is a famous type of fish in Japan. If it's prepared properly, it's a safe and delicious meal. If it's not, it can kill those who eat it. How do chefs prepare the fish correctly? What are scientists doing to protect people who eat puffer fish?
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Название: FLYING PUMPKINS! (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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Every year, a group of people in Delaware have a pumpkin throwing contest. They use machines to throw pumpkins very far. The winner is the team that throws a pumpkin father than anyone else! How do they throw the pumpkins? Who's going to win?
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Название: KILLER BEES! (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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The native bees of Central America are important for farmers, the rain forests, and food production. However, a new kind of 'killer bee' is moving in and taking over the rain forests. What will happen to the native bees? Can the killer bees be stopped?
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Название: LIVING WITH A VOLCANO (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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A 'volcano' is a mountain with a large hole at the top. 'Active' volcanoes can be dangerous because they can erupt, or produce very hot, melted rock. In Sicily, there are several towns near a large volcano. Why do people live in such a dangerous place? Is it safe?
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Название: MAKING A DEAL (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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There have been 'souks', or markets, in Middle Eastern and Arab cities for hundreds of years. People can buy food, clothes, shoes, and much more in them. But, there are no prices on the items. How are prices decided? What's the best way to get a good price?
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Название: THE MISSING SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It's in a hot, tropical area, but it's so high it's always been covered in ice and snow. Now, this ice and snow is disappearing. Why is this happening? How is it affecting the area around the mountain?
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Название: NIGHT HUNT (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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In an Okavango wetlands area, a young serval cat is going out for his first night hunt. These cats catch small animals for food. However, they must be very careful. There are many larger animals that want to hunt them! Will the young serval be safe and successful?
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Название: ONE BOY'S JOURNEY (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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The Fulani are a group of people who live in Africa. Yoro is a young Fulani Boy. Before he can become a man, Yoro must make a long and difficult journey. The journey is a test for him. What challenges will Yoro meet? Will he succeed?
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Название: ONE VILLAGE MAKES A DIFFERENCE (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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People everywhere need water for drinking, washing, and other activities. In India there is not always enough water for everybody. Now, a group of villages is trying a different method to get water. Will they get the water they need? Can one village make a difference?
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Название: WIND POWER (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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In windy places, some people catch the wind's power with special equipment and use it to make energy. The schools in one area are using wind power to save energy and money. How is this energy made? Where is it all used?
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Название: BLUE COWS?
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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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?
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Название: BLUE COWS? (+ DVD)
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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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?
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Название: CAPOEIRA: THE FIGHTING DANCE
Автор: Waring Rob
Издательство: Heinle/Cengage Learn
Год: 2008 Страниц: 24 Формат: PDF
Размер: 0.84 mb
Жанр: Heinle/Cengage Learn
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Capoeria is a Brazilian art that involves dancing and fighting. Capoeira was invented in the 1800s and it has become a popular activity today. Capoeira is now being used to help street children in Brazil to stay away from trouble. How does it help these children? What do they learn from capoeira?
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