Paul Shipton

Every four years the best athletes - runners, swimmers, boxers, gymnasts and more - come together to compete in the biggest sports competition in the world. In this book you can learn all about the Olympic Games and their history. Who were the greatest competitors ever and what are the stories behind their success?

OXFORD READ AND IMAGINE STARTER. THE NEW DINOSAUR ACTIVITY BOOK

Lectura divertida para practicar las estructuras y vocabulario encontrados en el programa de estudios de Primaria en inglés. Material adicional al final del libro para reforzar los contenidos.

A four level course that challenges young learners, developing all four skills within an upfront grammar syllabus that takes children to CEF level A2. Key features A clear grammar focus, so students always know what they are expected to learn. Attractive artwork mixes drawings and photos. Rhymes, games and activities encourage children to communicate in English. Songs and chants, used to introduce new language, are in an upbeat, ''pop'' style. Cultural sections offer a window on life in English-speaking cultures. Regular reviews and tests with a Common European framework link. Star Turn can be used with children starting to learn English, or those who have already been introduced to listening and speaking in English. Star Turn 1 reviews basic points quickly, so is ideal for `mixed beginners'' groups. Teacher''s Resource Packs include audio CDs, flashcards, posters, photocopy masters books tests and a portfolio booklet with material and suggestions for developing a language portfolio.

An exciting new series which provides reading and language learning at five levels, through full-colour, beautifully illustrated Readers. All new vocabulary is clearly highlighted in the text, and on-page glossaries include example sentences or definitions and provide pronunciation support. Each book is also supported by an interactive CD-ROM which contains additional activities and the complete audio recording. Kerry is visiting her brother, Mike, for the first time in his new home. She sees a sign for a fortune teller. Mike doesn't believe in fortune tellers, but he goes, too. What does Rosie say to him? And is she right?

Original / British English (Available May 2008) Katy and her boyfriend Tom are happy in their band, Steel City. But then Tom gets a new guitar and the trouble begins. Suddenly he can play very well, but he seems to be a different person. Why is he always so angry? When Katy discovers the secret of the guitar she is very afraid. Can she save her boyfriends life?

On the night of April 14, 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank. This is the full story. Why did the Titanic sink so quickly? Why did so many people die? What are the stories of all those people,

Original / British English (Available May 2008) The year was 1963, and Beatlemania was only just beginning. Soon the Beatles had fans all around the world. For the rest of the 1960s their music led the way and they changed modern music forever. This book tells the story of the greatest band in the world from the early days in Liverpool to the Beatles music in the world today

Told using controlled language, this is the story of a couple''s stay in the Aquarius Hotel. The hotel on the moors was strange and unwelcoming, but it was the only accommodation for miles around. Rushing out after hearing a terrible scream, the couple''s holiday became even more bizarre!

On the night of 14 April, 1912, the ship Titanic hit an iceberg and sank. It was on its first voyage across the Atlantic and many people died. But what really happened? Why did the ship hit an iceberg? Why didn't another ship save the passengers? Although the disaster happened over 80 years ago, there are still people who can remember it and it still has the power to capture the imagination.

Further adventures of Winnie the Witch and her cat.

"Starters" is an introductory level to the "Oxford Bookworms Library", suitable for readers in their first or second years of learning English. The series offers original stories in a variety of formats: narrative, interactive, and comic strip. They contain glossaries and exercises and are carefully graded in structure and vocabulary. Cassettes are available for some titles. Selected titles, including this one, are in comic strip form and are particularly suitable for early reading or remedial classes.

Academy Awards, or Oscars, are the prestigious prizes presented annually for the best in the film-making world. Why are they called Oscars? What is their history? What goes on behind the scenes? Find the answers to these questions as well as many fascinating stories and facts about these famous awards.

On the night of 14 April, 1912, the ship Titanic hit an iceberg and sank. It was on its first voyage across the Atlantic and many people died. But what really happened? Why did the ship hit an iceberg? Why didn''t another ship save the passengers? Although the disaster happened over 80 years ago, there are still people who can remember it and it still has the power to capture the imagination.

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