About the Amazing People series
A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen.
Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure.
After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research.
About the Amazing People series A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major event
Antoine Lavoisier who wrote the first modern chemistry textbook Humphry Davy who discovered laughing gas Charles Darwin who changed peoples ideas with his theory of evolution Gregor Mendel who first discovered the science of genetics Louis Pasteur who saved millions of lives by killing germs Francis Crick who helped to discover the structure of DNA
About the Amazing People series A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major event
If you want to understand everything you read in English, you need to practise reading different kinds of texts. With Collins Reading (A2) you will learn how to get the information you need from every text you read. Includes both authentic and adapted texts in a wide variety of styles signs and labels timetables and tickets advertisements newspapers and magazines brochures social networking sites blogs Twenty units with a clear design in full colour. Appendices contain detailed advice target
Glenn Miller, the leader of the most famous big band in the USA Pérez Prado, the Cuban musician who was known as the King of Mambo Ella Fitzgerald, the most popular female jazz singer in the USA Luciano Pavarotti, one of the worlds best opera singers John Lennon, member of the famous band The Beatles
If you want to get better at writing in English you need to practise writing different kinds of texts. Collins Writing (A2) presents 20 styles of writing for everyday situations, to help you choose the right style of writing and the right words and phrases. Improve your writing for text messages postcards making plans invitations advertisements job applications social networking sites e.g. Facebook and Twitter Collins Writing (A2) is part of the English for Life series. It is suitable for selfs
A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and su
A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and su
To improve your speaking skills you need to learn how to get your message across in the right way and make sure people understand what you say. With Collins Speaking (A2) you will learn what to say and how to say it, by practising the right words, phrases and pronunciation. Includes practice on meeting new people buying and ordering things speaking on the phone apologizing asking for and giving opinions making a complaint agreeing and disagreeing Twenty units with a clear design in full colo
Let Collins take you on a journey inside your amazing body. Fun and factfilled, this is the book for you if you want to know everything about how your body works. This brightly illustrated and engaging book will give hours of pleasure as well as help with school work and projects. Find out about it all with Collins. Part of the My First series of reference books for young readers.
Edward Jenner, the man who fought the terrible disease, smallpox Florence Nightingale, the nurse known as the lady with the lamp Elizabeth Garrett, Englands first female doctor Carl Jung, the doctor who wanted to understand the human mind Jonas Salk who defeated the dangerous illness, polio Christiaan Barnard, the first man to replace a human heart
When a rich lady is murdered, there is one obvious suspect. Even his wife says he is guilty but then his lawyer discovers evidence that brings everything into question. Is anyone telling the truth?
To write confidently in English you need to practise different styles of written English. Collins Writing helps you recognize different styles and choose the right language to get your message across. The twenty units focus on a wide variety of texts so that you can feel just as comfortable writing a postcard or using social media online. Learn to write as fluently as you speak, use the right tone, and use persuasive language to get the response you need. Featured writing styles include online review
Clearly and attractively presented, this reissue of the second edition of the Collins COBUILD Elementary English Grammar offers preintermediate learners of English a firm foundation in the principles of English Grammar. The second edition of the Collins COBUILD Elementary English Grammar has been written for pre intermediate to intermediate learners of English in order to provide them with a sound understanding of the basics of English Grammar. The reference material is attractively presented on the lefth
The Collins Latin Pocket Dictionary offers the learner of Latin extensive coverage of Latin and English in a compact, handy format. The Collins Latin Pocket Dictionary is designed for all those studying Latin, whether at school, or as a hobby. It is the ideal text for learners of Latin, and comes with a useful supplement of Latin phrases used in English. The Collins Latin Pocket Dictionary offers extensive coverage of Latin and English. This dictionary includes a supplement on Latin verbs and nouns. The c