Ali lives for RB music and hiphop, and her one ambition is to be a DJ at a top London club. Its not easy though, especially with a sarcastic, younger brother, a nagging mother and, worst of all, Da G her biggest DJ rival.
Every night, the Spooky Skaters leave their home in the Land of the Dead and go skating in secret in the local skate park. They do spooky stunts on the ramp and they feel alive! Every day after school, Ben, Leila and their friends hang out at the skate park. Roland and Patty go there too, but they cant skate and theyre definitely not cool! Then, one night, Roland and Patty meet the Spooky Skaters .
Robin Hood and his men live as outlaws in Sherwood Forest. They fight corruption and injustice and they dont like taxes! So when the taxman pays his annual visit to the Sheriff of Nottingham, the outlaws are less than pleased to see him. Will they help the people of Nottingham get back the money that is rightly theirs, or will the Sheriff win once again?
Kaori is a 13 year old schoolgirl living on the lizardinfested island of Lucertola. She spends most of her time daydreaming about her classmate, Jeff. When Jeff goes missing, Kaori realises that only she has the power to find him. Kaoris search uncovers the darker side of the island she calls home and forces her to confront the evil forces that control it.
The Scholastic DVD Readers combine graded reading with authentic audiovisual material that is sure to appeal to teenage students around the world. From the ancient Scottish tradition of the Burryman to the Monster Raving Loony Party, Eccentric Britain introduces you the nations creative, colourful and eccentric citizens! With DVD material from the BBC. CEF level B1 (Intermediate).
The Scholastic DVD Readers combine graded reading with authentic audiovisual material that is sure to appeal to teenage students around the world. 999 Emergency presents four gripping real life emergency situations, requiring quick thinking and incredible bravery from those involved. With DVD material from the BBC. CEF level A2 (PreIntermediate Intermediate).
Jamal Malik, a street kid from the slums of Mumbai, has been arrested for cheating after answering eight questions correctly on the quiz show Who Wants to be a Millionaire? As Jamals story unfolds, it becomes clear to the Inspector of Police that the boys troubled and chaotic life has provided him with the answers. Will Jamal succeed in answering the final question and be reunited with the love of his life, the beautiful Latika?
In 2006, YouTube.com featured an extraordinary film clip that showed the emotional reunion between two young men and their pet lion, Christian, in Kenya. Before long it had been watched by millions of people all over the world. This true story, told by Christians former owners, Ace and John, follows Christians journey from his time as a lion cubliving in the Kings Road in London to his subsequent return to his natural home in Kenya.
Follow the fortunes of Becky Sharp, one of English literatures most colourful heroines, as she uses her wit, charm and ruthless ambition in an attempt to forge a place for herself in high society. With Fact Files on William Thackeray, the Napoleonic Wars, and Young Men in Regency England.
A mysterious event from Earths past nearly starts a war so big that the Transformers alone will not be able to save the planet. Sam Witwicky and the Autobots must fight against the darkness to defend the world from the Decepticons evil power.
In 1985, top mountaineers Joe Simpson and his friend Simon Yates went climbing in the Peruvian Andes. After a series of accidents, Simon was forced to cut the rope which held him and Joe together. At the time, Simon believed that he was sending his friend to his death
Chanel is one of the worlds most famous fashion houses, known for its classic, elegant designs. This reader tells the story of the rise of the House of Chanel and its influence on contemporary fashion around the world.
The survivors of the Oceanic Flight 815 crash are finding life on the island difficult and dangerous. And every day there are new mysteries What is inside the strange hatch in the forest? Who are The Others and why did they take Claire? And will Michael ever manage to build his boat and bring rescuers to the island?
Design is not just what it looks and feels like. Its how it works. In 1976, Steve jobs and his friend Steve Wozniak started a computer company called Apple in a garage in California. Today, Apple is one of the worlds largest companies, famous for its innovative products and beautiful designs. Hundreds of millions of people around the world use the technology that Steve Jobs helped to create.
A nonfiction reader which tells the fascinating story of Michael Jackson in an informed and mature way. The Fact File section develops themes from the reader to enhance the reading experience and covers subjects such as the breakthrough of black artists into mainstream music. The People and Places section gives a visual timeline of Michael Jackson and those close to him during his life.