Catalog Search Results
1) Cesar Chavez
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Cesar Chavez is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. Cesar Chavez quit school after Grade 8 to help support his family. He laboured in the fields as a migrant farm worker. In 1962, Cesar...
2) Rosa Parks
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Rosa Parks is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. Rosa Parks (1913-2005), as a young black woman back in 1995, refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. This act of...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Martin Luther King Jr. is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) was the dominant force in the civil rights movement during its decade of greatest achievement,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
Serbian English Bilingual book for children (Latin alphabet). Perfect for kids learning English or Serbian as their second language. Fun bedtime story with important message. Jimmy the little bunny doesn't start off knowing how to ride a two-wheeler bike like his big brothers. In fact, sometimes he gets teased for it. When Dad shows Jimmy how not to be afraid to try something new, that's when the fun begins.
Author
Language
English
Description
Bilingual Mandarin English children's book (Chinese Simplified). Perfect for kids studying English or Chinese as their second language.
Jimmy the little bunny goes to the beach with his family. There he learns about the importance of helping others. When Jimmy's sandcastle is destroyed by the wave, they work together to build the bigger and better one. Everything works out better when we help each other.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
English Punjabi Gurmukhi (India) bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Punjabi Gurmukhi (India)as their second language. Little Jimmy doesn't like to brush his teeth. Even when his mother gives him a brand new orange toothbrush, his favorite color, he doesn't use it like he is supposed to. But when strange and magical things start happening to Little Jimmy, he begins to realize how important brushing his teeth can be. I love...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Learn basic, English phrases like, 'How are you?' and 'What time is it?' through this adorably-illustrated book. Meet Philip and Martha, two young students who meet at school and become friends. Young learners will find the simple greetings, questions and statements easy to understand. This simple read-along includes the questions: How are you? Where are you going? What is your name? What time is it? The appropriate answer is given for each question....
Author
Language
English
Description
Illustrations, large font-size, and minimal text on each page make it easy for language learners and young readers to improve reading skills. The World Folktales Graded Readers bring stories from around the world into the ESL classroom. Traditional tales interest people of all ages who love folk stories, as well as learning and sharing wisdom from around the world. Inspire students to share stories from their own culture as they improve reading speed...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"This is a true story! It happened to a friend of a friend of mine... " Do you know the story of the silver hook? The mysterious hitchhiker? The babysitter who gets some troubling phone calls? How about the story of Hanako-san, a Japanese schoolgirl who some say appears in school bathrooms? These are all examples of urban legends: creepy stories that people have told — and retold — to their friends. Urban Legends features 16 scary stories. Some...
Author
Language
English
Description
This folk tale from Vanuatu, adapted for beginner readers, tells the story of the great chief Roy Mata. He brought peace to the island of Efate a long time ago by creating a new tribal system to unite the nation! Inspire students to share stories from their own culture as they improve reading speed and fluency.
These graded readers include an introduction to Vanuatu and the story itself, large, full-color illustrations, graded language, a glossary,...
Author
Language
English
Description
This humorous Romani folk tale, adapted for beginner readers, tells the story of Babik, a clever man who uses his wits to trick Death, trap the Devil, and outsmart the angels! Illustrations, large font-size, and minimal text on each page make it easy for language learners and young readers to improve reading skills. There is also an introduction to Romani culture (and why the word "gypsy" is a slur), comprehension and discussion questions, a map of...
14) Dead in Dublin
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Had had!" Ten seconds later, he was dead.
Milan Schwab, a Czech language student, stumbles into his English class, utters this mysterious phrase, and dies. Daniel, his teacher, tries to figure out how he died-and most importantly, who killed him. This fast-moving murder mystery based in modern Dublin is perfect for intermediate English students who like to solve puzzles as they read.
(Note: Contains some adult situations that may not be suitable...
Author
Language
English
Description
Meet the Mendez family: Vera, Ricardo, David, and Carmen. The kids need new jackets, so they go shopping. At the store, Carmen meets a good friend. The Mendez family enjoys lunch at Kate's Diner. Then, Ricardo starts to think about a new job as a food truck server. Will he take the new job? Meet the Yousef family: Dina, Abdul, Zara, Hassan, and Fariba. Fariba is happy to meet her friend Carmen at the store. On the way home, Dina needs to get some...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Learn English with Cats"
Looking for a purr-fect read? Look no further than "Short Stories About Cats in Easy English." This collection of feline tales is sure to delight cat lovers and language learners alike.
Each of the 15 stories features a different cat, from mischievous kittens to sophisticated Sphynxes; each tale offers a unique perspective on these beloved pets. Follow them on their adventures as they explore the world around them, solve...
17) I Love Autumn
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
English Bengali Bilingual Children's Book. Perfect for kids studying English or Bengali as their second language.
In this children's book, Jimmy, the little bunny, explores autumn, his favorite season. He enjoys being outside and playing with colorful leaves. When it starts raining, he and his family find interesting activities to do at home. They spend a wonderful day together, no matter the weather.
Author
Language
Gaeilge
Description
English Irish Bilingual Children's Book. Perfect for kids learning English or Irish as their second language. This is a touching story of friendship between a dog and a little boy. When one of them needs help, they are always there for each other. This is what true friendship means.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. Lindy loves wood. She loves the look of wood. She loves the feel of wood. She gets a job in a furniture factory. Lindy loves her new job. But she doesn't like how the guys treat her. And the boss doesn't care about workplace safety. Lindy is the only woman on the shop floor. So Lindy doesn't say anything. One day Lindy...
20) June Callwood
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
June Callwood is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. June Callwood's career was marked by a strong concern for social justice, especially on issues affecting children and women. She...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request