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The Ugly Duckling: Level 4 (english Language Learners)

Davidson, Susanna

Usborne

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This is the classic story of The Ugly Duckling retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. It is developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. It is part of the Usborne English Language Learners programme.

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Langue : Français

Why the Sea is Salty: Usborne English-intermediate (level 4)

Dickins, Rosie

Usborne

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Roman

This popular title in the First Reading series is re-issued with with an audio CD inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together.

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Langue : Français

The Genie in the Bottle (usborne First Reading: Level 2)

Dickins, Rosie

Usborne

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Roman

This is a new title in the fantastic 'First Reading' series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. A poor fisherman goes fishing, but catches an old bottle instead of a fish. When he opens the bottle, he accidentally releases a big, bad genie.

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Langue : Français

A Bear Grylls Adventure 1: The Blizzard Challenge

Grylls, Bear

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Roman

Olly isn't enjoying activity camp. Why should he bother building a shelter or foraging for food with his teammates - he'd rather be at home in the warm and dry, where the sofa and the video games are. But then Olly gets given a compass with a mysterious fifth direction. When he follows it, he's magically transported to a high mountain range where he meets survival expert Bear Grylls. With his help, Olly must learn to survive in sub-zero temperatures, including what to do if the ice cracks when you're crossing a frozen lake, or a blizzard sets in . . . But can his adventure with Bear Grylls change Olly's mind about teamwork and perseverance? And who will Olly give the compass to next?

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Langue : Français

A Bear Grylls Adventure 2: The Desert Challenge

Grylls, Bear

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Roman

Sophie loves activity camp . . . but is terrified of insects. It's so bad that she won't go into the tent on her own, just in case something flies at her, or she steps on a creepie-crawlie. But when she's given a compass by one of the other boys on the campsite, Sophie is magically transported to the desert on an adventure where they're impossible to avoid! With the help of survival expert Bear Grylls as her guide, she will learn how to withstand the extreme temperatures of the desert and how to spot mirages, encounter giant camel spiders, deadly scorpions and snakes . . . but will Sophie overcome her fear of insects back in the real world? And who will she give the compass to next?

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Langue : Français

A Bear Grylls Adventure 3: The Jungle Challenge

Grylls, Bear

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Omar is fiercely competitive and very impatient about anything that holds him back. . . especially other people. Activity camp is brilliant because he's the best at all the challenges, it's just so annoying that not all his teammates are as quick or brave or strong as he is. It would be much easier just to ditch them and go it alone. But when he's given a mysterious compass it transports him to a thick jungle that is impossible to get through quickly - he has to learn to move with the rhythm of the environment around him with the help of his guide, adventurer Bear Grylls. Can his time in the rainforest change his mind about what makes someone successful? And who will he give the compass to next?

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Langue : Français

A Bear Grylls Adventure 4: The Sea Challenge

Gryllls, Bear

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Roman

Chloe is enjoying activity camp and all the outdoor fun - what's not to like? But she can't understand why everyone goes on and on about "leaving things the way you found them". After all, what's the big deal about a bit of litter in the middle of the woods? The world is big enough for a bit of rubbish not to matter. But when she's given a mysterious compass with a fifth direction she's transported to a tropical island beach and has to brave the extreme conditions with the help of survival expert Bear Grylls. It's not like a typical trip to the seaside! First there's a shipwreck to escape through raging surf, fresh water to source, not to mention quicksand and sea urchins... Will Bear persuade her to change her ways when she sees how much non-degradable litter still washes up, and the damage it does to wildlife? And who will get the compass next?

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Langue : Français

A Bear Grylls Adventure 5: The River Challenge

Grylls, Bear

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Fiction
Roman

Anything that means he might have to swim and Jack is the first to duck out of it. But when he falls into a small stream at Camp, he's not just embarrassed - he's been transported to a raging river where dangers lurk around every bend. Luckily, the inspirational adventurer Bear Grylls is there to guide him through the treacherous waters and give him back some of his lost confidence...

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Langue : Français

A Bear Grylls Adventure 6: The Earthquake Challenge

Gryllls, Bear

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Fiction
Roman

Fatima's loving Camp during the daytime, but pitch-black nights in the tent are scary. Then she's given a mysterious compass that transports her to a deserted city, where the aftershocks of a huge earthquake are still being felt and all the lights are out - and the buildings are falling down around her. But soon Fatima meets up with survival expert Bear Grylls, who helps her get safely out of the danger zone. Together they discover that the city's not quite as deserted as it seemed . . . and Fatima learns a few things about staying calm no matter what happens.

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Langue : Français

The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out

Tomlinson, Jill

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Fiction
Roman

Otto is a penguin chick, that much he knows, but other than this he has a lot to learn. Life at the bottom of the world is a curious thing and life can change at a moment’s notice. The next blizzard, the next meal and the threat of being orphaned are all challenges that must be faced. But how will Otto and his friends manage? The only way that penguins can do – by looking after each other.

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Langue : Français

Mary Poppins

Travers, Pamela Lyndon

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Roman

When the East Wind blows Mary Poppins into the home of the Banks children, their lives go topsy-turvy and are changed forever.

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Langue : Français

Three Favourite Animal Stories : The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark; The Cat Who Wanted to go Home;

Tomlinson, Jill

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Fiction
Roman

Three heart-warming classic stories full of animal antics by Jill Tomlinson. Plop is a baby barn owl. He is perfect in every way - except for one thing. He's afraid of the dark! One day Suzy the cat finds herself flying away in a hot-air balloon. How is Suzy going to find her way home? Hilda is a small, speckled hen. When she makes up her mind to visit her new cousin chicks nothing can stop her!

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Langue : Français