Item category 1: Adult Literacy Level 2

ESL graded reader : In the Arctic Ocean, a baby whale goes too close to land. It cannot get back to the water. A group of whales are trapped by moving ice. They cannot get back to open water. Will the whales find safety before it's too late?

ELT GRADED READERS. The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history. 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 sh...

ELT GRADED READERS. The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history. 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 sh...

ELT GRADED READERS. The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history. 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 sh...

Animal Farm tells the story of a rebellion and how it goes wrong. The animals' lives on the farm are terrible - there is not enough food, the work is hard, and animals are dying. One day, the animals kick out the farmer and start to run the farm. Soon, a group of animals - the pigs - becomes more...

When their main oxygen tank explodes on the way to the moon, the crew of Apollo 13 use their tiny lunar module as a lifeboat and hope to return to earth.

This series of readers has proved very popular with both students and teachers. These stories feature topics of high drama including romance, intrigue, corporate takeovers and crime. Why was the body of the daughter of one of the richest men in the country lying on the tarmac at Sydney Airport? T...

Determined to make a name for themselves, three adopted sisters living in London train for the ballet and the stage and in the process discover that each has a special talent.

ESL graded reader : In France, some people earn money by selling a special food called a truffle. Truffles can be found in the woods; however they are very rare and expensive. That's why they are sometimes called black diamonds. What is this unusual food, and why is it so expensive?

Penguin Readers is a series of popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, written for learners of English as a foreign language. The series is aligned to the Common European Framework and includes language activities that help develop key skills.

ELT GRADED READERS. Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Secret agent Ian Munro is sent to the islands of the Caribbean to...

This series of readers has proved very popular with both students and teachers. These stories feature topics of high drama including romance, intrigue, corporate takeovers and crime. Eleven corpses are found floating in the harbour. No one can explain how these young people died. Detective inspec...

ESL graded reader : Many towns have special events. However, one town in England has a pretty unusual one. At the start, someone pushes a piece of cheese down a hill. Then, the people run after the cheese. And after that? Well, things get pretty funny! What happens?

ESL graded reader : A National Geographic team in Botswana sets out on the difficult task of filming one of the most beautiful creatures on earth; the cheetah. Cheetahs are presently endangered and the team's goal is to show how important these animals are through photographs. Why is it so diffic...

ESL graded readers : Australia's Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest in the world. Aboriginal people have painted pictures of a story called 'Dreamtime' for years. These paintings are famous and very valuable. What is the Dreamtime story? Who are the Dreamtime painters?

Illustrated and carefully adapted, this title introduces English language learners to the life of Stephen Hawking.

In Argentina, there is a group of men who live a unique life; the life of a gaucho. This special type of cowboy has been continuing the old traditions for centuries. What type of lifestyle do these men have and what does it mean to be a gaucho?

Most crocodiles live above ground but an unusual group of crocodiles in Africa lives underground, in caves. A team of scientists will go to Madagascar to learn more about these crocodiles. Will they find any crocodiles? What will happen if they do find a real giant cave croc?

ESL graded reader : Along the coast of Northern Ireland, there is an unusual place called 'The Giant's Causeway'. According to a local story, a big man, or 'giant', made it. Scientists, however, have a different story. How was this unusual place made? Was there really a giant?

ESL graded reader : Two National Geographic explorers take an exciting and difficult trip to the Gobi Desert. When they finally get there, one explorer wants to take pictures of the desert in an interesting way. Why is it so difficult to cross the desert? How does the explorer take pictures of th...

Penguin Readers is a series of popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, written for learners of English as a foreign language. The series is aligned to the Common European Framework and includes language activities that help develop key skills.

The native bees of Central America are important for farmers, the rain forests, and food production. However, a new kind of killer bee is moving in and taking over the rain forests. What will happen to the native bees? Can the killer bees be stopped?

ESL graded reader : Cheju, South Korea, is known for its traditional women divers. They have long dived into the ocean to look for seafood. It's dangerous, but there were no other jobs available. Now, women in Cheju have more choices. What jobs can they do? What will happen to the Cheju divers?

ESL graded reader : The Orinoco River is one of the longest rivers in the world. Many lives depend on this river. Many people, animals and plants live in or near the water. However, things are changing on the Orinoco. Why? What will happen to life on the Orinoco?

ESL graded reader : Archaeologists study old cities and buildings to learn about cultures and people. An archaeologist in Guatemala has searched for one city for twenty years. He thinks the buildings there may tell him about one of the great cultures of the world: the Maya. Will he find the lost ...

ESL graded reader : In Thailand, boxing is an important sport. Thai boys start training to become boxers at a very young age. They all want to win and become the best; a real champion. Thai boxing offers these boys many opportunities. Why is boxing so important? What makes a champion?