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National Geographic B1: The Art of Making Silk
$15.50There is a silk factory in Florence, Italy, where workers use ancient machines to create beautiful silk cloth. Other factories have modernized and use newer machines but the workers here continue to weave silk from machines that are centuries old. How is this silk made? What makes it special?
ISBN: 9781424010974
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National Geographic B1: Mount Fuji
$15.50Mount Fuji is a famous mountain in Japan that has become a symbol of Japanese culture. Thousands of people climb the mountain every year. Some do it to take pictures and buy gifts. Others climb it for other reasons. Why do so many people climb Mount Fuji? What kind of experience is it?
ISBN: 9781424010929
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National Geographic B1: Flying Pumpkins!
$15.50Every year, a group of people in Delaware have a pumpkin throwing contest. They use machines to throw pumpkins very far. The winner is the team that throws a pumpkin father than anyone else! How do they throw the pumpkins? Who’s going to win?
ISBN: 9781424010813
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National Geographic B1: The Three Rivers of Zambia
$15.50Zambia, Africa, is nowhere near an ocean, but it is heavily influenced by water. Three great rivers flow through Zambia which impact the lives of the people and animals near them. How do the rivers impact life around them? How can humans protect these valuable rivers?
ISBN: 9781424010912
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National Geographic B1: The Adventure Capital of The World
$15.50Queenstown, New Zealand considers itself ‘The Adventure Capital of the World’. Why? People go there to jump from high places, drive extremely fast boats and walk into the mountains and fly back. Why is Queensland such a popular place for adventure? What would you do there?
ISBN: 9781424010752
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National Geographic B1: The Missing Snows of Kilimanjaro
$15.50Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It’s in a hot, tropical area, but it’s so high it’s always been covered in ice and snow. Now, this ice and snow is disappearing. Why is this happening? How is it affecting the area around the mountain?
ISBN: 9781424010851
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National Geographic B1: Butler School
$15.50In the past, it was popular for rich people in England to have servants, or people to help manage their homes. The most important servant was the butler. Today, there are fewer butlers, but the job is still important. What skills make a good butler? Where does one learn them?
ISBN: 9781424010769
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National Geographic B1: One Woman’s Choice
$15.50Flora grew up in a large city in Tanzania. Then she married and moved to a small village where she and her husband hunt and farm to live. She dreams of going back to the city but doesn’t want to leave her family. Will Flora stay in the village? Will she move back to the city?
ISBN: 9781424010936
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National Geographic A2: Volcano Trek
$12.50Two scientists are travelling in Ethiopia to study a very old volcano. Volcanoes can be dangerous, because they have hot, melted rock inside. But they also offer important information. Will the scientists make it safely to the volcano? What will they learn?
ISBN: 9781424010554
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National Geographic A2: Making a Thai Boxing Champion
$12.50In 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?
ISBN: 9781424010660
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National Geographic A2: Cheese-Rolling Races
$12.50Many 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?
ISBN: 9781424010677
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National Geographic A2: The Lost City of Machu Picchu
$12.50Machu Picchu is a beautiful old city in Peru. It was forgotten for many years, but now many people are visiting it. Some people think that too many visitors may not be good for the city. What will happen to Machu Picchu?
ISBN: 9781424010455
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