Gina D. B. Clemen

Anna Sewell

A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters.

Black Beauty

The American West[

Collective

Two years have passed since Susan, Brian and Jim solved a baffling case in San Francisco, and now they have to solve a million dollar mystery : where has Mark Twain's diary gone ? They are determined to find it and start looking into a dark secret from the 1850s and the wild days of the California Gold Rush... This reader uses the EXPANSIVE READING approach, where the text becomes a springboard to improve language skills and to explore historical background, cultural connections and other topics suggested by the text. As well as the story, this reader contains : Easy adaptation in American English Wide range of activities practising the four skills Preliminary-style activities and Trinity-style activities (Grade 4) Dossiers : Mark Twain in the Go.ld Country, San Francisco and the Gold Rush, Alcatraz Island Filmography Text recorded in full Exit test, keys and WEBACTIVITIES at www.blackcat-cideb.com

Million Dollar Theft in San Francisco + CD

The Vampire's Tear

Kenneth Brodey

HUMAN INTEREST Was Nostradamus really a prophet or were his predictions a mere coincidence? What mystery lies behind the curse of the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh King Tut? Can an exquisite diamond bring death and tragedy to its owners? Does evil really exist and what forms can it take? Find out about these strange stories and others, and perhaps you'll be able to solve our world's greatest mysteries!

B1.2-niveau ERK

Great Mysteries of Our World

HISTORY Do you know that Henry VIII was happily married for almost 20 years to the same queen before meeting his other wives? Do you know Queen Elizabeth refused to marry in spite of all the men who loved her? And do you know what particular events during Queen Victoria’s long reign contributed to making the British Empire the biggest ever? English monarchs have fascinated the world for centuries. We are all curious to find out about their lives, their loves, their ambitions and their secrets. Dossiers: Reading a Painting and others

A2/B1-niveau ERK

Great English Monarchs and their Times

Englische Lektüre Für Das 3. und 4. Lernjahr.

Act II: Murder! Buch + Audio-CD

MYSTERY & HORROR [Am. E.] There has been a UFO sighting in the Cascade mountains near Seattle, Washington, and everyone is excited. But no one believes there could possibly be an alien in town, until Karen, Barbara and Walter notice that one of the teachers at their high school is behaving very strangely. Karen and her friends start investigating on their own and are very surprised by what they discover ... Dossiers: Introduction to Seattle, The solar system, UFOs, American teenagers and High School

A2-niveau ERK

Alien Alert in Seattle

Castles and Knights

The Lost Treasure of Bodega Bay

British and American Festivities

Louisa May Alcott

Buch + Audio-Angebot

Little Women

The Lighthouse Ghost

Mark Twain

Curing a Cold ; Mrs McWilliams and the Lighting

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

Oscar Wilde

Anna Balbusso

The picture of Dorian Grey

Jack London

Green Apple is a series of richly illustrated graded readers especially designed for elementary school students. The series is based on internationally recognized standards of lexical and structural control – from beginner to elementary, offering original stories as well as adapted classics in a variety of genres.Beginner: Written completely in the present tense with very simple vocabulary and grammar for students who are just starting English Grammar covered: Present Simple/Continuous - be/have got - can, cannot, must imperatives - letfs (do) simple time clauses - verbs and prepositions Basic: Written in the present and past simple tenses, using simple vocabulary and grammar. Grammar covered: Past Simple regular/irregular - will future - could Elementary: Although the story is still written in the present and past simple tenses, there are longer sentences, more joining words and a richer vocabulary. Grammar Covered: Past Continuous - present/past passive form - verb + gerund/infinitive if clauses (type 0) - comparatives/superlatives – regular/irregular simple phrasal verbs - would, should, need Features of the Green Apple series: • introduction on the author • wide variety of stimulating activities to develop the four skills including internet projects • extensive footnotes with picture illustrations wherever possible • informative dossier sections containing useful background information about the story • accompanying recording of text and additional listening activities

The Call of the Wild

MYSTERY & HORROR When the superbly handsome Dorian Gray sees his portrait he makes a terrible wish: that the portrait will grow older and that he will remain young forever. But what happens to the portrait that no one ever sees? A brilliant and disturbing story of a man who is willing to sell his soul for eternal youth, while he pursues pleasure and passion. Dossiers: The Aesthetic Movement Oscar Wilde’s London

B2.2-niveau ERK

The Picture of Dorian Gray (B2.2)

FESTIVALS Why do we celebrate Halloween? What do people do to celebrate the New Year? Why is the egg a symbol of Easter? Who invented the Christmas card? This unique book explores the origins of our festivities, their historical significance, and how we celebrate them today. The audio-cd contains recordings in both American English and British English.

New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and New Orleans are America's most distinctive and exciting cities. Open this book and find out why!

American Cities

Laura Stagno

A stimulating cross-curricular approach to British history and art. Signiticant events in the history of Britain are described simply and clearly. Each chapter is lavishly illustrated with works of art which cast light on periods, events and characters. Perceptive commentaries describe the works of art, and place each in its cultural context. What do Stonehenge and the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt have in common ? Where does the language of the Celts survive today ? Why did the Romans build a wall across northern Britain ? Where can you find a castle in the shape of a rose ? How did a " tea party " lead to a revolution ? When was the word `teenager' invented ? The answers to these questions and many more can be found in this book, which both students and teachers will enjoy. Our dedicated website www.britishhistoryart.com supports this book, and provides links to other websites on British history and art. Internet activities provided both in the book and on our dedicated website. Magniticent full-colour illustrations throughout. Historical sections recorded in full and accompanied by listening activities. PET-style exercises after each chapter, and PET-style exit test at end of book.

Gina D. B. Clemen

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